Worst 2011 Ford Flex Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Flex.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 55 | 1 | — | 108,279 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | — | — | 88,168 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | 75,656 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | 1 | 1 | 66,344 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 50,327 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 62,824 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 46,276 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 78,825 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Ford Flex
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~394,318 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
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2011 Ford Flex — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Ford Flex reliable?
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Does the 2011 Ford Flex have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Flex reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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