2011 Ford Flex problems and complaints
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Flex. The most-reported areas: Steering (57), Engine (25), Power Train (19).
Key takeaways
- 144 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 57 | 40% |
| Engine | 25 | 17% |
| Power Train | 19 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 5% |
| Seats | 7 | 5% |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Flex SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2011 Ford Flex SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-05-10
I have had this vehicle since about August 2025, the brakes and wheel bearings have failed twice, the strut failed, the power steering system has messed up repeatedly, the coolant came FLYING out of the car (while parked) FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON! There have been multiple warning lights on since I got the vehicle and I...
Power Train - filed 2026-04-28
Went to put car in reverse and it kept driving forward- no weird sound or anything. Proceeded to put the car in park and it was still moving forward. Transmission was stuck on drive.The shifter is disconnected from the transmission with no warning .Just looked and the transmission shifter bushing is disconnected. Also ...
Steering,electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2025-10-22
I had changed all my bulbs and fuses to my car for my brake lights several times and they still don’t work. My car almost got hit with me and my kids in it due to my break lights not working. Also my car keeps saying service advance trac and keeps saying it every time I drive. My car also keeps running out of power ste...
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More for the 2011 Ford Flex
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.