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Fuel systemPart report

2011 Ford Flex Fuel system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
81,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Ford Flex, 4% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,650 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 2011 Ford FLEX is back at the dealership after three turbos being replaced on it's 3.5 liter ecoboost engine. Our vehicle was at the delerahip for a month and we just got it back on thursday. On saturday I was on the highway when it began shuttering and just died. I was left powerless in the left lane of a four lane highway and had to manuver across three lanes to get to the shoulder with three children on board. Vehicle would not restart and while turning the key white smoke billowing from under the hood. Very strong smell of electrical burning. …”

NHTSA complaint #10949646, filed 2017-02, 62,000 miles

“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

“Driving down the expressway had an engine shut down with no codes or previous symptoms. Turns out it was a complete maf sensor failure. No rough performance no check engine light. No warning just a complete shutdown. This with just 74,000 miles”

NHTSA complaint #11175774, filed 2019-02, 74,000 miles

“Fuel pump failure shut down engine in seconds on the freeway and left us stranded on the freeway with highspeed traffic. Problem confirmed by the dealer. Vehicle inspected by the manufacturer. No warning, engine just lost power on the freeway.”

NHTSA complaint #11423512, filed 2021-07

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201823%
201633%
20151816%
20145020%
20137212%
2012711%
201164%
20101612%
20091911%

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
Wheels
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Flex

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology