How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Flex have?

NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Flex, which is 13% of the 144 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Flex transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford Flex transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 58,195 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower and much higher mileage.

Did the 2011 Ford Flex transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires among the 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Flex.

How does 2011 compare to other Flex years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 Flex has 19 complaints in this area (13% share), higher than 2010's 12 complaints (9% share) and higher in share than most later years like 2016 with 8 complaints (8% share).

2011 Ford Flex Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Flex, 13% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 58,195. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 19; 13% of 144
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,195 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle hesitates from a stop, engine revs with no forward movement, then the transmission bangs or lurches hard into gear.
Transmission slips or thunks going into first or second gear, and the problem can happen again around 50 mph.
Power transfer unit (PTU) failures, sometimes with a burning oil smell after highway driving, leading to full unit replacement.
Rough driving with check engine and wrench warning lights, followed by deceleration and failure to accelerate properly.
Some owners report the hesitation and lurching started intermittently and became more frequent or severe over time.

When 2011 Ford Flex transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2011, latest Apr 28, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2016 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Flex model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201012 (9%)
201119 (13%)
20124 (6%)
201311 (2%)
201410 (4%)
201511 (10%)
20168 (8%)
20172 (5%)
20182 (3%)
20193 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Flex have?: NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Flex, which is 13% of the 144 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Flex transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Flex transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 58,195 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower and much higher mileage.
Did the 2011 Ford Flex transmission issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires among the 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Flex.
How does 2011 compare to other Flex years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 Flex has 19 complaints in this area (13% share), higher than 2010's 12 complaints (9% share) and higher in share than most later years like 2016 with 8 complaints (8% share).