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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 62000 mi US $1500 |
Pto was leaking. Was just over the factory 60k warranty and it needed to be replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $440 |
Needed new front axle after boot on u joint broke. CHeaper to get new axle than new u joint. |
| 3000 mi | I believe they replace the PTO Seal |
| 100000 mi US $750 |
Needed new motor mount. |
| 72300 mi US $200 |
Replaced leaking rear differential vent per TSB |
| 26000 mi | PTO Assembly had catastrophic failure, replaced w/ new under Warrenty |
| 6200 mi | shifting was not consistant, sometimes too slow or rough. |
| 20000 mi | Many unrepaired problems when traded, including transmission slippage that was never eliminated despite six attempts. |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | Transmission would not disengage from Drive when shifting to other gears. Fixed itself, but took to dealer. They performed PCM update and tested system. Has not occurred since. |
| 12000 mi | Rough downshifting when re-accelerating from low speeds. Parts replaced as per mfr bulletin on transmission. Remains to be seen if problem is corrected. |
| 150000 mi | Pull code on Check Engine light. |
| 53000 mi | Noisy 1/2 shaft bearing. Replaced |
| 73000 mi US $250 |
Jerky transmission. Low on fluid (no leaks though) and SW updated. |
| 112840 mi C $2000 |
steering knuckle siezed, required entire steering column and connected parts to be replaced. Apparently a "feature" in ford's design, most other cars the knuckle is replaceable on it's own. |
2011 Ford Flex 4dr SUV
262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 3500 mi | 2nd time in for slow electrical drain. Dealership reports that car has bad battery due to numerous power drains. Also concern with slight slip in transmission. |
| 20300 mi | Tranmission slipping. Intermittent problem. I was informed that I have a computer with my trans that learns how I drive. I was told they updated the program that teaches the trans when to shift. |
| 105400 mi C $1000 |
New hose |
| 106400 mi C $2000 |
DVT problem - the usual Ford AWD problem. |
| 24000 mi | Intermittent transmission slipping.Has happened several times since I've owned the (new) vehicle. Slips out of gear and then back in. Reminds me of the Windstar I had (eventually dropped 4 transmissions). so done with Ford |
| 30000 mi | Transmission started doing slipping more frequently, then I started having odd electrical/transmission problems such as the rear lights not going on when going in reverse (same 1st sign as previous Ford). I decided to get rid of it while the going was goo |
| 63000 mi US $1500 |
PTU - transfer box 4wd system leaking thick black oil; dealer wanted to replace PTU. I repaired by flushing out ptu, solved the problem temporarily at least. Seems to be widespread issue on AWD flex. |
| 91000 mi | PTU/front differential leaking thick black fluid from vent hole. Unit is un-serviceable, dealership recommends replacing PTU for $2000. I flushed and refilled with new fluid and problem is solved for the time being. Cost -$20 in fluid and 2 hours on my back under the car. |
| 69920 mi C $2000 |
PTU leaking. Clogged. |
| 90520 mi C $574 |
driver CV axel |
| 29000 mi | Car began running rough, making loud noise and was not drivaeble. Taken to dealer, where they replaced the PTO (power take off) box at no charge. Luckily it was covered under warranty. Other than this repair, it's been a great car! |
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