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2011 Ford Flex recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 26, 201616V247000 | Air bags: frontalAn improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V247000
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| Jun 2, 201515V340000 | Steering: electric power assist systemIf the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V340000
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Owner complaints by component144
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“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…”
- Power train
“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.”
- Steering
“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.”
Other Ford Flex model years
- 20154 recalls113 complaints
- 20144 recalls249 complaints
- 20136 recalls580 complaints
- 20122 recalls64 complaints
- 20112 recalls144 complaints
- 20101 recall139 complaints
- 20091 recall181 complaints
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2011 Ford Flex recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Flex have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Ford Flex. The most recent, 16V247000 (reported April 26, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Ford Flex?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 144 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Ford Flex?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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