2016 Ford Flex Drivetrain Parts

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The 2016 Ford Flex has 69 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 17 part types and 18 brands, covering both the 3.5L V6 and the 3.5L V6 Turbocharged. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 2016 Ford Flex, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are CV Axle (31 parts), Gear Oil (7 parts) and Transfer Case Fluid (5 parts). The other 14 part types cover the remaining 26 parts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 710969
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 710969
RearAWDwith Ford RDU Differential
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SKF Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 13622A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2016 Flex engines WS710969
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710969
RearAWDwith Ford RDU Differential
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This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Axle Shaft Tool

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 600229
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AWDAxle Installation Tool
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This table covers the Axle Shaft tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes.

CV Axle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged FD8413
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
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MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 TX1175
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TX1174
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front
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MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged TX834
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftAWD
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 TN40022
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 TN40137
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightFWD
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged TN40021
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged TN40203
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Intermediate shaft included
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN40203
Intermediate shaft included
Front Rightwith intermediate shaft
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 FD8249
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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APWI Fits: all 2016 Flex engines FD8506
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAWD
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APWI Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged FD8412
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftAWD
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CARDONE Fits: 3.5L V6 662211
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
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CARDONE Fits: 3.5L V6 662186
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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CARDONE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged 662254
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV11032
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: all 2016 Flex engines NCV11177
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightLimited or SEL Model
Fitment notes — GSP NCV11177
Rear RightLimited or SEL Model
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GSP Fits: all 2016 Flex engines NCV11190
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Left
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV11227
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
Fitment notes — GSP NCV11227
Front RightAWDRequires Intermediate Shaft
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV11197
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightFWD
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 NCV11236
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
Fitment notes — GSP NCV11236
Front RightAWDwith Intermediate Shaft
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged NCV11030
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged NCV11531
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Rightwith intermediate shaft
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TOP NOTCH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TN40117
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightLimited or SEL Model
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN40117
Rear RightLimited or SEL Model
Rear Right
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TOP NOTCH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TN40130
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2016 Flex engines FD8233
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE FD8233
Rear LeftAWDFrom 12/03/12
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2016 Flex engines FD8207
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAWD
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE FD8207
Rear RightAWDFrom 12/03/12
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2016 Flex engines FD8333
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE FD8333
AAR Joint Design
Front Left
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 FD8319
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE FD8319
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 FD8320
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE FD8320
AAR Joint Design
Front RightFWDFrom 06/22/16
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged FD8331
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AAR Joint Design
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE FD8331
AAR Joint Design
Front RightAWD
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged FD8257
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front LeftAWD
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This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.

CV Axle Support Bearing Bracket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines CVB3
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing Bracket
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This table covers the brackets that mount the CV Axle Support Bearing. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.

CV Intermediate Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged FD3517
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front RightAWD
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This table covers the CV Intermediate shafts.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines DX251
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH DX251
Front Inner
Front InnerFWD
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MEVOTECH Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged DX787
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front OuterAWD
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MEVOTECH Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged DX550
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerAWD
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TS221
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Inner and OuterAWD
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT TS221
Rear Inner and OuterAWDwith Boots, Clamps, Trilobal Boot Adapter, C-Clips, And Grease
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This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NSK Fits: all 2016 Flex engines R6044
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic trans.60 MM ID
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SKF Fits: all 2016 Flex engines JLM506849
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with 2.1654 In. Bearing Inside Diameter
Fitment notes — SKF JLM506849
with 2.1654 In. Bearing Inside Diameter
Rear Left0.9055" Cone Length
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA Fits: all 2016 Flex engines NS99139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Outer
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NATIONAL Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 99139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear OuterAWD
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 99139
Rear OuterAWDwith Ford RDU Differential
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2016 Flex engines WS99139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear OuterAWD
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99139
Rear OuterAWDwith Ford RDU Differential
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 711010
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear OuterAWD
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 711010
Rear OuterAWDwith Ford RDU Differential
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TIMKEN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SL260556
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2016 Flex engines WS711010
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear OuterAWD
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711010
Rear OuterAWDwith Ford RDU Differential
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This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 936848
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Length: 89.25"OE Fix
Fitment notes — DORMAN 936848
Length: 89.25"OE Fix
RearAWD
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2016 Flex engines WDS36848
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOBIL Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 104361
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart
Fitment notes — MOBIL 104361
Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart
Rear DifferentialAWD
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VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged VV975
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV975
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged VV820
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV820
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged 889785
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 889785
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged 882505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 882505
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged 723856
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 723856
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged VV822
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV822
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG
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This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.

Power Take Off (PTO) Assembly

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 600238
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
AWDwith Class III Trailer Tow Package
Fitment notes — DORMAN 600238
AWDwith Class III Trailer Tow Package
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This table covers the Power Take Off (PTO) assemblies.

Transfer Case Assembly

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VAICO Fits: all 2016 Flex engines V252274
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Transfer Case assemblies.

Transfer Case Control Module

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: 3.5L V6 TM259
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Transfer Case control modules.

Transfer Case Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged VV982
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil1 Quart
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MOBIL Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 102490
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-14 0Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-14 0
Fitment notes — MOBIL 102490
Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-14 0Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-14 01 Quart
Transfer Case, Power Transfer Unit
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged 889787
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged 887344
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.5L V6 Turbocharged VV981
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-14 0 Gear Oil5 Gallon
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This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.

Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 711140
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Input Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 711139
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SS2863
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearAWD
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS2863
RearAWD2.78" O.D. X 0.46" Width
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This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Output Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2016 Ford Flex

On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.

  • Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Gear Oil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2016 Ford Flex?

Our catalog currently lists 69 drivetrain parts for the 2016 Ford Flex across 17 subcategories and 18 brands, covering both the 3.5L V6 and the 3.5L V6 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 2016 Ford Flex engines?

Some do. 33 parts fit every engine; the other 36 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2016 Ford Flex?

Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Ford Flex was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Ford Flex?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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