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Exterior lightingPart report

2011 Ford Flex Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
85,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Ford Flex, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.

“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 6 times in two years. The problem would usually correct within around five seconds or so. I have found there are many issues on the internet with this Ford problem there is a recall on this issue but my vehicle comes within a month of the recall so no help from the dealer. They want around 3000-3500 for replacement. …”

NHTSA complaint #11139001, filed 2018-10, 85,000 miles

“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 running out of power steering fluid every two week I have to add more to keep it from making that loud noise while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11694945, filed 2025-10

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201421%
2013376%
201212%
201121%
201011%

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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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