How to service and repair the upper intake manifold on Ford Flex?

Service of the upper intake manifold begins with taking off the Air Cleaner outlet pipe followed by disconnecting the EVAP tube from the intake manifold and the Throttle Body electrical connector. First detach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer followed by vacuum hose disconnect from the brake booster and PCV tube removal from the PCV valve. The service process requires disconnecting wiring harness retainers followed by upper intake manifold support bracket bolt removal and then proceeding to the fuel tube bracket bolt removal. Finish by taking out all six bolts which maintain the upper intake manifold while discarding the gaskets. Safely clean down along with inspecting both sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold. If an engine needed an upper engine replacement or repairing then checking for metal objects within the intake manifold becomes necessary to avoid causing engine failure. Engine damage can be prevented by installing new intake manifold parts. Users should apply new gaskets before they fasten the upper intake manifold with its six bolts at 10 Nm (89 lb-in) torque settings maintained for the specified order. Install the fuel tube bracket bolt first at 6 Nm (53 lb-in) and then install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt at 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Reinstall the wiring harness retainers then join the PCV tube to the PCV valve before connecting the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold as well as the EVAP tube to the intake manifold using a pin-type retainer. The TB electrical connector should be reconnected before installing the ACL outlet pipe.

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Ford Flex Intake Manifold, Lower Part Number: CT4Z-9424-C
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- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold, Lower
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: AT4Z-9424-F, CT4Z-9424-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Intake Manifold, Upper Part Number: FT4Z-9424-B
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- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold, Upper
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Intake Manifold Part Number: DG1Z-9424-A
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- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Intake Manifold, Upper Part Number: AT4Z-9424-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold, Upper
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Intake Manifold, Lower Part Number: 7T4Z-9424-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold, Lower
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Intake Manifold, Upper Part Number: 7T4Z-9424-E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold, Upper
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Intake Manifold Part Number: AA5Z-9424-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Manifold Assembly - Inlet; Engine Intake Manifold
- Manufacturer Note: Service Manifold Requires 1 Bolt To Retain MAP Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Ford Flex | Limited, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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The Ford Flex Intake Manifold is arguably one of the uppermost crucial parts that add value and efficiency to the Ford Flex vehicles. Located between the cylinders heads and camshafts, Intake Manifold has the main purpose of good distribution of the air, or air/fuel mixture to each cylinder head intake ports to enhance engine power and efficiency. Contemporary Flex designs employ high-tech composite plastic components in Intake Manifolds as they offer an enhanced weight to workload ratio plus superior heat conduction as compared to normal components. Some intake manifolds incorporated in Ford Flex Intake Manifold models include the utilize of Variable Length Intake Manifold (VLIM), made to enable alteration of airflow depending on engine load so as to result in the premier outcome in terms of performance and efficiency. This feature is specially useful for those drivers who find themselves in a dilemma of choosing between power and efficiency of the car. That's why the Intake Manifold will work for almost any kind of Ford Flex, from the basic SE to the mid-grade SEL up to the professional-grade Limited. Also, Intake Manifold plays its part in making the automobile safe by guaranteeing that combustion is proper to support the engine's performance. Indeed, such things as the modern look and admirable performance of the Ford Flex Intake Manifold make the Ford Flex recognized in the auto market, and turn the car into a truly reliable large SUV or crossover.

Ford Flex Intake Manifold Parts and Q&A

Intake Manifold, Upper
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Q: How to service and repair the upper intake manifold on Ford Flex?
A:
Service of the upper intake manifold begins with taking off the Air Cleaner outlet pipe followed by disconnecting the EVAP tube from the intake manifold and the Throttle Body electrical connector. First detach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer followed by vacuum hose disconnect from the brake booster and PCV tube removal from the PCV Valve. The service process requires disconnecting wiring harness retainers followed by upper intake manifold support bracket bolt removal and then proceeding to the fuel tube bracket bolt removal. Finish by taking out all six bolts which maintain the upper intake manifold while discarding the gaskets. Safely clean down along with inspecting both sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold. If an engine needed an upper engine replacement or repairing then checking for metal objects within the intake manifold becomes necessary to avoid causing engine failure. Engine damage can be prevented by installing new intake manifold parts. Users should apply new gaskets before they fasten the upper intake manifold with its six bolts at 10 Nm (89 lb-in) torque settings maintained for the specified order. Install the fuel tube bracket bolt first at 6 Nm (53 lb-in) and then install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt at 10 Nm (89 lb-in). Reinstall the wiring harness retainers then join the PCV tube to the PCV valve before connecting the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold as well as the EVAP tube to the intake manifold using a pin-type retainer. The TB electrical connector should be reconnected before installing the ACL outlet pipe.