2011 Ford Flex Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Ford Flex, 2% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford FLEX. The contact stated that she was unable to adjust the driver's side-view mirrors. The contact stated that the plastic case surrounding the side view mirrors were melting due to the sun. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who did not determine a cause for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 9,000. Updated 8/23/13 updated 09/13/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10511985, filed 2013-05, 6,177 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10056789Aug 1, 2014Ford: an intrusion of water, from moveable moonroof, due to an overflow of trough rails when drain system has over capacitized. Model 2011-14 flex.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Flex
57 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
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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