Flexplate Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the flexplate for:
1. any cracks.
2. worn ring gear teeth.
3. chipped or cracked ring gear teeth.

Fig 1: Inspecting Flexplate

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.