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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 191 repairs.
2011 Ford Flex electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ford Flex
Engine not specified
| 59000 mi US $150 |
Exterior entry system was shorting due to crack in trim. Have extended warranty and is not covered. |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Sync and bluetooth problems - Sync system could only recognize 2 of the advertised 10,000 commands and was unreliable even at those. The Bluetooth worked sporadically as well. Problems still present at time of trade |
| 10000 mi | The condenser was cracked and needed to be replaced. This issue fell under the existing warranty and was repaired in 2 days rather than one due to the dealer not having the part on hand and receiving it late in the day. |
| 95800 mi US $200 |
The my driver and passenger side climate control started doing the opposite of each other. If on A/C driver's side would blow cold and passenger side would blow hot. Mechanic replaced the actuator and fixed the issue. |
| 33480 mi | Puddle light on passenger side was out. |
| 72300 mi US $200 |
Dual zone climate inop |
| 94000 mi US $175 |
Dual zone climate non operative |
| 32700 mi | Pass. Side headrest DVD player stopped working, replaced w/ new under Warrenty . |
| 61000 mi US $24 |
HVAC damper motor under dash , for fresh air intake. |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
One of the auto-parking sensors was damaged. Probably from a new automatic car wash where the nozzles were set WAY too high. Repaired under CPO warranty. 1 day for sensor, 1 day for paint matching, 1 day for install plus oil change |
| 7000 mi | Ford Sync system would not take a "user-installed update"; Ford's syncmyride.com gave an error sending us to dealer for reprogramming. The dealer informed us that our Sync was up to date already so they did not reprogram/repair. |
| 36300 mi US $200 |
Battery was leaking - discovered during normal maintnance - replaced at owner cost during oil change visit |
| 48800 mi | battery dies due to unknown reason. Replaced battery at 5 weeks old, roadside assistance 5 times, home jumps 4 times. Flex has 5000 miles on it. Speculate slow electrical drain dealer hasn't identified. Frustrating!! |
| 6000 mi | back lights for emergency strip panel, gear shift box, headlight, steering wheel, headlight all not lighting up. Eventually replaced several different fuses in service junction box & forced in as built data |
| 1000 mi | Satellite radio and GPS cut out when under almost any obstacle. Dealer has contacted manufacturer to check on solutions. |
| 98000 mi US $750 |
Needed new ac compressor. |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $250 |
Blower motor control unit required replacement. Common problem, lots of examples on Internet. Parts and Labor $250. |
| 62000 mi US $1700 |
Condenser cracked, A/C blowing only warm air Replaced core. |
| 86140 mi | Dual heating system only heating one side. Freezing cold air on passenger side. Traveling in the U.S. Dealer offered no help. Once home disconnected battery. Let sit for an hour or so. Reconnected battery. let sit for 1/2hr started up HEAT! |
| 138880 mi | Heating system failed completely. 2 years previous we had one half of the system fail. Tried the same approach as before. Disconnected the battery. Let sit for an hour or two. Reconnected the battery. Let sit for an hour. Started the flex and voila, HEAT!! Makes one wonder if there isn't something preprogrammed in the computer system to cause it to fail! Just sayin' ;) |
| 55000 mi US $250 |
Had to replace starter. It kept cranking after the car started. I decided to also replace the battery since it is 6 years old...it checked out okay but decided to replace due to age |
| 151900 mi C $700 |
[alternator] was overcharging the battery, causing everything electrical to shutdown/malfunction |
| 155000 mi C $200 |
ac blowing hot air, not cooling at all |
| 18400 mi | Passenger air bag turned itself off despite having a full-sized adult in the seat. |
| 64000 mi US $300 |
both front air director motors failed and were replaced |
| 43000 mi | Sync system dropped Bluetooth for phones and audio. Searched online found I needed to pull and reseat fuse #14 on the fuse box under the steering column. After doing so everything came back up. |
| 72000 mi US $30 |
Blend door actuator for passenger failed. Dealer quoted replacment at $900. Part cost $18, purchased swivel head rachet and replaced total cost $30. Difficult to reach bolts but do-able search forums for pictures and guide |
| 68000 mi US $325 |
Passenger side vents blow only cold air.No outside air or heat. Right temperature actuator failed. Actuator replaced. |
| 82000 mi | Previously dead battery.18 months.Replaced for $30 under warrantee. Went dead again in 4 days. Back to dealer for 7 days. Ran diagnostics on electrical system. Found nothing. Have not had the problem since. Keeping my fingers crossed. Dealer did not charge for any of this service including doing 26 point system check as usually done on regular service. They worked on the car only two of the 7 days claiming shortage of electrical technicians for various reasons. |
| 17000 mi | Satellite radio working intermittently. Software update performed. |
| 81000 mi US $1000 |
Leaking A/C condenser was replaced with a vac and re-charge of refrigerant |
| 60000 mi | Passenger air bag module failed |
| 73000 mi US $100 |
After a recharge, system blew no cold air. Dealer replaced compressor and 2 other elements of the AC system. Covered by $100 deductible with ESP. |
| 84000 mi US $1079 |
Left turn signal replaced. Probably didn't take more than ten minutes. |
| 51000 mi US $1400 |
Condenser needed replacing. The repair apparently needed them to remove the front bumper (!) |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 40600 mi | AM radio not operating |
| 2000 mi | Brought car in due to slow power drain. Dealership state loose sensor plug in steering wheel for airbag sensor causing battery to drain. |
| 4500 mi | Battery died numerous times after car sits for more than 2 days. Found TSB after 3rd trip in for same issue that states if keys are left in ignition overnight the master controls do not shut down and continue to drain battery. Vehicle in for 3rd time with slow battery drain. Repair shop saying that leaving key in ignition is causing power train? |
| 76000 mi US $90 |
Replaced battery |
2011 Ford Flex 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 140000 mi US $300 |
Replaced battery due to age and mileage |
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