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FLEXPLATE Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford RV Cutaway, 2009 Ford Econoline, 2009 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect the flexplate for:
    1. any cracks.
    2. worn ring gear teeth.
    3. chipped or cracked ring gear teeth.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Worn Ring Gear Teeth
    G06064112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.