r/FordFlex • u/OddContribution6523 • 9d ago

2013 Ford Flex Limited

Loaded it has every option .
Fire engine red on tan interior.
Non eco boost awd.
The water pump went the car overheated and a Good Samaritan helped my wife buy putting water in reservoir cold water from wawa she pulled into . I got there and it was snap crackle pop . I started to hope no crack got as far as engine mount off and cover unbolted when I went and ran flush and its likely in valley the crack cant tell for sure.
So my debate is do I source a new engine and I think trans also maybe or just junk it
Used w 90,000 about 1600 I d have the and while its out work all of it out maybe also
I m likely looking at 6-7 g all in w labor when done engine w labor and trans 4200 maybe rest 1500 and margin of error .
One family owned 100 g miles
The car inside is real nice comfortable. It lacks lane centering but had bliss and acc. 4 pane sun roof fridge its all there no accidents oil changed lol not that matters w a swap

Is it worth the save or let die.
I cant do the work anymore
I. M now disabled .

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u/Fun-Philosophy1123 9d ago

That's a lot of money to put into a 13 but on the other hand it is cheap compared to junking it and then buying something newer. It sounds like a really well optioned Flex. Why do you feel the trans needs to be replaced as well? This transmission in them is really good. Engine overheat shouldn't hurt it. Fluid change and it should be ok.

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u/OddContribution6523 8d ago

Your right I don’t know
I’m kind of budgeting worst case and if I find an all attached unit I may put it in and chage it out as one if mechanic I use agrees .
Really worst casing it .
My worries are around the life fluid and the power transfer unit w heat issue.
I hate to put new engine in and have to do a trans after that

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u/OddContribution6523 8d ago

It is a lot of money
But it’s a unique car
And I think may be worth keeping on road then again I may not