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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%)
Chart based on 191 repairs.
2011 Ford Flex engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 15200 mi | no heat on driver's or passenger side! Forced cold air blowing even when heat turned 'off' --Parts backordered for 3 1/2 weeks!!! |
| 82000 mi US $45 |
0442 Code, small evap leak, was the valve on the engine. |
| 81000 mi US $10400 |
Connector rod disintegrated and blew through the block. Replaced with NEW long block and NEW turbos |
| 84300 mi US $36 |
Replaced the canister evap solenoid. Cleared the CEL |
| 105000 mi US $350 |
Thermostat and coolant replacement |
| 62000 mi US $185 |
Service engine light came on twice in the last two weeks, once engine died . Dealer could not diagnose ? |
| 67000 mi | Water pump failed, lead to oil contamination and catastrophic engine failure |
| 67800 mi | Catastrophic engine failure,ESP Warrenty covered engine replacement. Complete engine assemblies "no longer available "? New long block and new turbos installed with old engine parts.Car does not run well.MPG is under 14.Taking back in ASAP |
| 83000 mi US $45 |
Replaced oxygen sensor ( bank2 sensor1 ) after CEL came on . |
| 68000 mi US $300 |
The coil on my #2 cylinder went bad, caused the engine to misfire and my check engine light to come on. I was able to drive the car to the mechanic, they diagnosed the issue and replaced the coil. No further problems. |
| 137000 mi US $5000 |
Had to replace the timing chain. Seriously not thrilled. |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
tune up, for first time |
| 10000 mi | Bogging at accelaration from stop. Also deceleration at highway speed. Dealer could not replicate, but input from FordFlex.net & other indicated could be TRS or throttle body. Because they could not duplicate/confirm, they repaired both |
| 115000 mi US $1000 |
Replace Fuel injector. Replace high pressure fuel pump. |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Vacuum |
| 1000 mi | Injector stuck open, replaced PCM. Dumped the vehicle immediately after repair. |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $6000 |
Early analysis suggests water pump bearing failed, allowing total loss of coolant. This was followed subsequently by overheating and a cracked block. The estimate of $6,000 was for replacement with a used engine, New of course would've been more closer to 10k. We opted not to fix vehicle and sold it for salvage value to the mechanic. |
| 15000 mi US $650 |
Car stalled numerous times, found throttle body malfunctioning. |
| 74000 mi US $1800 |
Throttle body malfunctioning, replaced under TSB at owner cost. Engine PCM damaged by malfunctioning throttle body, replaced under emissions warranty. |
| 37500 mi US $600 |
Replaced Starter Motor. Starter continued to run long after engine had turned over for variable periods of time. |
| 1000 mi | Transmission slipped. Updated PCM programming. |
| 17800 mi | leaking oil gasket |
| 11000 mi | Engine overheated due to design defect in Fan Cooling system as outlined in a TSB. Ford was out of parts for a week, so we had to drive a rental (at Ford's expense) while it was in the shop. |
| 131714 mi US $2600 |
Water pump leaked over Timing Belt. Replaced Pump, Timing Chain, guides and tensioner. |
| 193000 mi US $100 |
loud exhaust. front muffler had crack, flange between flex tube and front muffler had bolt that rusted out and broke. Easy fix. $100 for a aftermarket replacement front muffler |
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