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Ford Flex

2011 only

174 classified complaints 2 recalls

2011 Ford Flex have 174 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Electric power steering motor and module, typically surfacing around 118,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Flex report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011 only

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 28 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 28 complaints

Median onset: 125,436 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 44,000 miles. 27.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles. 30.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 6 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011 model year. See the full Ford Flex report for every year and full specs/safety data.