FORD FLEX 2014 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING:Always use the jack provided as original equipment
with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided as
original equipment with your vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.
2. Place the transmission selector lever in positionPand turn the engine
off.
If the third row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to
access the spare tire and jack.
3. Remove the carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle, then
remove the wing nut that secures the
spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the trunk.
5. Remove the second wing nut that
secures the jack retention bracket by
turning it counterclockwise, then remove
the jack kit from the vehicle.
6. Remove the jack, L-shaped bolt, and
the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down
the wrench socket to use to loosen the
lug nuts and to operate the jack.
7. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
350Wheels and Tires
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

8. Remove the wheel cover with the lug wrench tip and loosen each
wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the wheel is raised off the ground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are
shown here, and are depicted on the
yellow warning label on the jack.
Note:Jack at the specific locations
to avoid damage to the vehicle.
10. Put the jack in the jack notch next to
the tire you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
11. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
12. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against
the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been
lowered.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
14. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. SeeWheel Lug
Nut Torque Specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
15. Install the wheel cover.
Wheels and Tires351
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

Stowing the tire and jack
1. Fully collapse the jack, fold the
lug wrench socket into the handle
and place the jack and wrench into
the felt bag as shown. Place the
extension bolt or L-shaped bolt into
the external pocket of the felt bag.
Take care to position the jack as
shown to make sure that the
locating holes in the jack base can
be placed on the locating tabs of
the jack mounting bracket in the
spare tire tub.
2. Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the
Velcro® straps.
3. Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using
the locating tabs to position the jack correctly.
4. Insert the straight end of the jack retention
bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket
and swing the retention bracket over the jack.
With the jack in place, place the looped end of
the retention bracket over the threaded stud in
the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic
wing nut.
352Wheels and Tires
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

If you are stowing the flat tire,
remove the L-shaped bolt from the
external pocket of the felt bag. With
the third row seat in the raised
position, stand the flat tire in the
rear of the vehicle with the tire’s
valve stem facing the rear of the
vehicle. Fasten the flat tire to the
vehicle by inserting the L-shaped
bolt through one of the lug bolt
holes in the wheel. Turn it
clockwise into the threaded hole in the vehicle until the tire is secured.
If you are stowing the temporary spare tire, place the tire over the jack
and secure it with the large wing nut.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING:When a wheel is installed, always remove any
corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting
surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or
brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure that any fasteners that
attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with
the mounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct
metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Wheels and Tires353
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles
(160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire,
wheel removal).
Lug nut socket
size/Bolt sizeWheel lug nut torque*
ft-lb N•m
12x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
Note:Inspect the wheel pilot hole
and mounting surface prior to
installation. Remove any visible
corrosion or loose particles.
354Wheels and Tires
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.5L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 214 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendationsin
the Fuel and Refueling
chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsin the
Fuel and Refueling chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.049-0.053 inch
(1.25-1.35 mm).0.0031–0.0038 inch
(.081– .097 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio10.8:1 10.0:1
Engine Drivebelt Routing
Capacities and Specifications355
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MAX and
MIN on reservoirMotorcraft™ DOT 4 LV
High Performance Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO
4925 Class 6
Door latch, hood latch,
auxiliary hood latch,
seat tracks, trunk and
liftgate latches—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or
equivalent /
ESA-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft™ Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Automatic transmission
fluid
2,3
10.9 quarts
(10.3L)
(6F50)
Motorcraft™
MERCON™ LV ATFXT-10-QLV /
MERCON® LV
11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
(6F55)
Rear differential fluid
(AWD)1.3 pints
(0.615L)Motorcraft™ SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (AWD)
4
18 ounces (0.53L)Motorcraft™ SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
356Capacities and Specifications
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
5
6.0 quarts (5.7L)
(3.5L V6 engine)Motorcraft™ SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil or equivalent
4
WSS-M2C945-A
6.0 quarts (5.7L)
(3.5L V6 EcoBoost
engine)•Motorcraft™ SAE
5W-30
Motor Oil or equivalent
4
WSS-M2C946-A
Engine coolant
6
3.5L engine
13.2 quarts
(12.5L)
Motorcra ft™ Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
Prediluted•VC-3DIL-B (US)
•CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
engine
13.7 quarts
(13.0L)
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft™ Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
A/C Refrigerant and OIl
Capacity
7
3.5L GTDI
39 oz (1.15 L)
3.5LTiVCT
37 oz (1.09 L)Motorcraft R134A
RefrigerantYN-19 (US), CYN16–R
(Canada)
WSH-M17B19–A
Capacities and Specifications357
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
A/C Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
8
3.5L GTDI
7.9 oz (0.23 L)
3.5LTiVCT
8.9 oz (0.26 L)Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant Compressor
OilYN-12–D
WSH-M1C231–B
1Use only Motorcraft™ DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause brake system damage.2Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.3Automatic transmissions that require MERCON™ LV should only use MERCON™ LV fluid. Refer
toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any
fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.5Your engine has been designed to use engine oil that meets Ford specification or an equivalent
engine oil of the recommended viscosity grade that displays the API Certification Mark for
gasoline engines.6Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.7Warning: The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R134A under high pressure. Opening
the A/C refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C refrigerant system is to be serviced
only by qualified personnel.
358Capacities and Specifications
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)

MOTORCRAFT™ PART NUMBERS
Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
Engine
Engine air filter
elementFA-1884 FA-1884
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S
Spark Plugs
1SP-520 SP-528
Cabin air filter FP68 FP68
Seat air filter FS-104 FS-104
Windshield wiper
bladeWW-2401-PF (driver side)
WW-2201-PF (passenger side)
WW-1201-PF (rear)
1Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Note:Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent
replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage
to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Capacities and Specifications359
2014 Flex(471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013
USA(fus)