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2011 Ford Flex repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (4%)

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2011 Ford Flex brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (26%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

11000 mi Brakes groaning at the end of a stop, dealership performed TSB 10-13-7 and replaced front pads, rotors, caliper brackets. 
131700 mi

US $350
Stuck rear caliper. Replaced both calipers, lines, pads, and rotors for both sides. 
90000 mi

US $1100
Had 1 caliper hanging up and another getting close. Decided to do the HD brake upgrade. New calipers, brackets, rotors, pads and SS brake lines at all 4 corners. Brake fluid flush as well. 

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2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

111000 mi

US $350
Front brakes and rotors 
112400 mi

C $400
Both rear brakes - complete replacement-calipers, rotors, pads. 
146940 mi

C $50
Brakes choppy when stopping. Replaced brake pads, lubed and freed up salt corroded bits. 
26660 mi

C $310
Back brakes seized, not sliding on slider bolts. Calipers fine. 
56600 mi

C $1100
rear caliper refused to disengage, required replacement (along with rotors/pads, price not included) 
96720 mi

C $1000
brakes, transmission fluid, filters, oil change. 
99200 mi

C $100
replaced rear brakes and rotors 
114700 mi

C $400
abs sensor dead on rear right wheel. No traction control or abs available caliper siezed, was removed and rehabilitated, and put back in 
83800 mi

US $750
Had to replace both rear calipers, rotors, pads. Last rear brake job at 53000 miles 
67800 mi

US $500
replace LR Caliper 
84000 mi

US $1079
Replace rear pads and rotors. Resurface, sand pads, lubricated and adjust all brake components and reassemble front brakes. 

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2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

83700 mi

C $120
Key jammed in ignition. Switch in gear shift faulty 
90520 mi

C $450
rear rotors and brake pads 
58400 mi Rear Passenger side caliper was sticking. 
100000 mi

US $500
Rear brake pads and rotors replace. 
124000 mi

C $1600
back rotors, all pads 

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2011 Ford Flex Brake Problems

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