2011 Ford Flex reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Ford Flex — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 178
- 44 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 56 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 3 deaths · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,841
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-159
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2009-2013
-95
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
31%
Steering: 56 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Ford Flex
- STEERING 56
- ENGINE 25
- POWER TRAIN 16
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9
2 recalls on record for the 2011 Ford Flex
- NHTSA 16V247000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- NHTSA 15V340000 · 2015 · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, incr
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Flex units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford Flex reliable?
NHTSA has 178 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Ford Flex and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (56 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Flex units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Flex?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (56), engine (25), power train (16), unknown or other (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Ford Flex?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.