2011 Ford Flex steering problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Flex — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had this vehicle since about August 2025, the brakes and wheel bearings have failed twice, the strut failed, the power steering system has messed up repeatedly, the coolant came FLYING out of the car (while parked) FOR ABSOLUTELY NO REASON! There have been multiple warning lights on since I…”
filed May 10, 2026
“I had changed all my bulbs and fuses to my car for my brake lights several times and they still don’t work. My car almost got hit with me and my kids in it due to my break lights not working. Also my car keeps saying service advance trac and keeps saying it every time I drive. My car also keeps…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a…Campaign 15V340000 · Jun 2, 2015
Steering problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 19 | 19% |
| 2014 Flex | 66 | 27% |
| 2013 Flex | 149 | 26% |
| 2012 Flex | 24 | 38% |
| 2010 Flex | 32 | 23% |
| 2009 Flex | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Flex
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.