Electronic stability controlPart report

2011 Ford Flex Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 1%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage: 107,150miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Ford Flex, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,150 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 stop with break pedal being pressed down. …”

NHTSA complaint #10734655, filed 2015-07, 89,300 miles

“While accelerating from a stop with the ecoboost system , the car will almost stall, then speed up with out your foot on the pedal. It blows black smoke and then it will be fine. This has happened on and off for the past several months, the car had an extended warranty in which this showed up. While this was going on I have had to replace the power transfer unit because it locked up, then the car would only work in front wheel drive, have had nothing but trouble since the car radiator fan system burned up and they replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10779815, filed 2015-10, 125,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2018	1	1%
2016	3	3%
2015	1	1%
2014	4	2%
2013	24	4%
2012	2	3%
2011	2	1%
2010	1	1%
2009	10	6%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford Flex

Steering
57 complaints Engine
25 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints Other or unknown
12 complaints Electrical system
9 complaints Brakes
8 complaints Engine cooling
7 complaints Seats
7 complaints Fuel system
6 complaints Wheels
5 complaints Body and structure
4 complaints Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Flex

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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