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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.
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2011 Ford Flex other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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Chart based on 8 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

20000 mi Drivers side head rest problem - 2 service attempts, problem still present at time of trade 
15000 mi Load floor collapsed when cargo area was loaded with bags of garden soil. This was in third-row-stowed configuration, with power folding third row. Dealer replaced load floor under warranty. 

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2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

16000 mi Needed to replace seat belt tensioners for five seats in 2nd and 3rd rows. All covered under Ford Warranty. 
18500 mi While replacing the passenger seat rail (see other problem), the technician noticed that a wire for the passenger seat belt sensor was pinched. 
54700 mi

US $100
Motorized driver' seat lumbar support replaced. 
4000 mi Driver's seat belt retracted and locked. Could not pull seat belt out after it retracted fully. Dealer said the mechanism was locked tight, ordered parts, and replaced it. 
65000 mi

US $20
Broken rear seat handle that activates the folding action 

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2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

24000 mi Back elec tailgate seat came loose after 2 flips. This car is junk! Update: a friend later fixed it. 

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2011 Ford Flex Other Problems

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