The service and repair manual for the 2017 Ford Flex — 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SEL Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 52 complaints · 39 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 Flex manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,064
- General Information 1,679
- Accessories & Equipment 2,633
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 230
- Body & Frame 876
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 259
- Restraints 207
- Drivelines & Axles 41
- Steering 381
- Electrical 1,333
- Suspension 189
- Engine Mechanical 405
- Transmission 248
- Engine Performance 3,002
- Front 258
- Rear 258
- Radiator Cap Pressure 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 Flex
- Structure — body · 25V732000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 flex vehicles. the driver and front passenger b-pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › turbo/supercharger · 16V925000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 ford taurus, 2016-2017 ford flex, lincoln mkt, 2017 ford explorer and ford explorer police interceptor utility vehicl.
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 25V695000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 flex, 2015 explorer, lincoln mkt, lincoln mkz, 2015-2016 c-max, escape, taurus, 2016 fusion, 2018-2019 taurus, 2019 lincol.
- Suspension — rear · 20V072000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 lincoln mkt and ford flex and taurus vehicles with the police interceptor or sho performance pack. the rear suspension toe.
Owners have filed 52 complaints and Ford has issued 39 technical service bulletins for the 2017 Flex. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2017 Flex manual
Is this manual specific to the 2017 Flex?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2017 Flex problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 Flex, covering structure, engine and engine cooling, back over prevention. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2017 Flex wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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