2009 Ford Flex vs 2011 Ford Flex
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Flex | 2011 Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 181 | 144 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 45 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 82,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 18 | 57 |
| Engine | 36 | 25 |
| Power Train | 23 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 10 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2009 Ford Flex
2011 Ford Flex
Compare all Ford Flex vs Ford Flex years →
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.