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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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Chart based on 191 repairs.
2011 Ford Flex suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (18%)
Chart based on 39 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
| 99000 mi US $650 |
Replaced lower control arms due to wear. |
| 41800 mi US $1000 |
Replaced hubs + bearings(4),replaced brake rotors + pads.Also installed new coil springs, struts/shocks |
| 89000 mi US $350 |
Replaced pass side half shaft. Ford dealer failed to support half shaft axles when sub frame was removed to replace long block and turbos. Also new tie rod ends, rotors, brakes, struts. |
| 103900 mi US $9335 |
Replaced both rear knuckles because of worn ball joints. Also decided to replace wheel bearings and rear shocks while I was at it. |
| 37000 mi US $115 |
Alignment only - not a problem - "subframe damaged", so aligned with shims, but the alignment was not successful. Will need to return for re-alignment. |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front struts, rear shocks and sway bar end links. Had rattle over bumps and leaking shocksstruts |
| 92000 mi US $450 |
Wheel making significant noise |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
All 4 wheel bearings have gone in the past 3,000 miles. |
| 104000 mi US $1000 |
Needed 2 new real shocks, a new front strut and new real brake pads and rotors |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 70240 mi C $300 |
Complete loss of power steering fluid. Found leak in the main serpentine hose. Complete replacement. Happened while on vacation in Oregon. Waited 4 days for the part to arrive from California. |
| 84320 mi C $500 |
Right front wheel bearing totally seized. Replaced. |
| 112400 mi C $400 |
Steering very noisy,rattley if that's a word. Service department at dealer tried to scare me into spending thousands of dollars. Took it to an independent, shop and he determined it needed one tie-rod end replacement. Husband fixed it for 170! |
| 138260 mi C $100 |
Passenger side tie-rod end showed some slack. Replaced. |
| 187000 mi US $1500 |
Front struts and rear shocks replaced |
| 62000 mi US $1000 |
Had to replace front passenger control arm $800 but it wasn't Ford's fault. My daughter who was learning how to drive hit a curb. I also decided to change the transmission fluid and radiator fluid while at the dealership |
| 36900 mi | Clonk from steering on full lock. |
| 39700 mi US $60 |
Leaking rear shock replaced |
| 26660 mi C $310 |
front drivers side bearing squealing |
| 56600 mi C $1100 |
rear bearing died, ended up wearing the tire so badly the set required replacement. |
| 76880 mi C $1300 |
steering rack failed - leaking steering fluid. Entire rack replaced |
| 99200 mi C $1800 |
steering rack failed - second time on this vehicle, new parts used on first repair as well! |
| 101060 mi C $500 |
high pressure hose to the steering rack rusted out. repairs a month ago apparently didnt notice the hose needed replacing - argued and got the cost of part $150 covered, but labour for 3+ hours and fluids still needed |
| 110360 mi C $2500 |
fourth repair/replace to steering system in 18 months. This time the knuckle that connects the rack to the steering column had siezed, and in these vehicles its all one big piece. |
| 151900 mi C $750 |
bushing, control arm was shot. car was sliding in the snow |
| 155000 mi C $200 |
super loud bearings at back |
| 38000 mi | There was a fairly loud hissing sound any time the steering wheel was moved at all. Diagnosed as leaking steering gear. Steering gear was replaced under warranty. |
| 128000 mi US $105 |
Worn sway bar replaced |
| 84000 mi US $1079 |
Replace rear shocks |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $1200 |
Passenger side sway bar needed replacement. Both front replaced |
| 105000 mi US $520 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| 114700 mi | Replaced right rear wheel bearings |
| 117300 mi US $150 |
Replaced left rear wheel bearing |
| 20300 mi | Small noise heard when turning right. I was told that the noise was very minor and just normal power steering noise. |
| 33000 mi US $700 |
I had to replace both front wheel bearings. |
| 30980 mi | Heard a bump when going over bumps at any speed in the passenger wheel well. Bushings were replaced to solve the issue. |
| 75640 mi C $1000 |
Seal leaking in Rack and Pinion. Had to replace complete unit. |
| 88660 mi | New rear wheel bearing |
| 38600 mi US $750 |
Replaced front driver side wheel bearing. Rumbling noise |
| 69920 mi C $600 |
blew a power steering hose |
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