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2FMHK6DT0BB••••••2011 Ford FLEX
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford FLEX build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
126on the model
59builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Steering 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringJan 2024
Loss of power steering driving down interstate. Service power steering and service advance Trac lights came on. Had to call for tow
EngineJul 2017
Timing chain rattle upon startup is getting worse. Same issue with f150 ecoboost motors was covered under recall but nothing for ford flex. The timing chain breaking can cause an engine lockup and create a dangerous accident
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Apr 2015
Upon acceleration, usually from a complete stop such as accelerating from a stop sign or on a green light, it feels as though the gears do no catch & the car jerks and the RPM's raise but the car stops accelerating. Will also have a "stuttering" or "jerking" while at a complete…
SteeringOct 2016
My current problem and has been for the last two years is the steering. As of around two years ago I have on multiple occasions the power steering losing the power and resulting in a very hard to control steering wheel while driving and very dangerous. This has happened roughly…
EngineOct 2013
The contact owns a 2011 ford flex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was sudden reduction of engine power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both turbo booster were replaced. Most recently, the failure recurred…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2FMHK6DT0BBD09288 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.