2011 Ford Flex engine problems
32 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2011 Ford Flex, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Upon acceleration, usually from a complete stop such as accelerating from a stop sign or on a green light, it feels as though the gears do no catch & the car jerks and the rpm's raise but the car stops accelerating. Will also have a "stuttering" or "jerking" while at a complete stop with break pedal being pressed down.
The exhaust muffler holding hook is severly rusted. Part was replaced by the dealer in 05/03/11. Replaced part is severly rusted again. Vehicle has 7500 miles only. The vehicle is driven to a minimum during the winter months. This is a potential hazard since the mufler could fall off the car while driving due to execive rust of the supports.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford Flex
- Steering 57 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints