2011 Ford Flex Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -17 City / 21 -24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
262 -355
Seats
6 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle tracig P
Great comfortable ride and good gas mileage. Just don't get the ecoboost engine.
For a vehicle that size it has great mileage with the non ecoboost engine. It is very roomy and handles 5-6 passengers easily. It has a very smooth comfortable ride and handles nicely. I literally have no complaints at all and will buy another one when this one wears out.
accountCircle Tiffany G
Great family vehicle for everyone.
This vehicle is a super nice one to own. It drives good and nothing is really wrong with them. You get good gas mileage and is a great family car to own. I have never had a problem with mine yet and I have had mine for two years. As long as you take care of it they last long.
accountCircle Cindy P
Dependable, safe, and comfy.
The reason I purchased this vehicle is because I worked at Ford and I never saw a flex come in for major mechanical issues. I have had this one two years and no issues. Also it has row bars in the roof, so that sold me also. I looked for how comfortable the back seat is when I found this one and the back seat is very roomy and the seats are comfortable. I ride back there a lot.
accountCircle Kathy L
Love this SUV
I love driving this vehicle. It’s roomy, comfortable, and has great views from drivers seat. I have the 2011 and just have passed 100,00.00 miles. It’s been a great car for someone with 2 knee replacements. It’s very easy to get in and out of. It’s a bit challenging to park , as it’s a big square box. But just love my Flex.
accountCircle Hannah W
Great family car!!!!!!!!!
It's a great car... Great for families and kids... Easy and comfortable to drive... Big enough for what we're bed but not too big
accountCircle Laura G
Great car with a wide range of customizations.
Love the built in GPS and touchscreen system! The seats also fold down completely, allowing us to easily pack the car with boxes, twin mattress, or even large furniture when moving. Makes its super convenient. The heated seats are a plus during the winter, too!
accountCircle Angela K
Flex is great for families.
Awesome vehicle for a family. Love the second row fridge/freezer. It is perfect especially for long trips with kids. The seats are comfortable and the flex has minimal road noise inside the car. We have loved having the flex. On one bad note, we have had problems with the ecoboost, and have had to replace them two times. This is expensive and would not get ecoboost again.
accountCircle Kelly P
Everyone should consider buying a flex!
The flex is the best vehicle I have ever driven. It is large, so I can fit everyone and all of our stuff into it, but it still drives like a car. I especially love that I can see out of it like a car and do not have weird blind spots like other vehicles in the same size category. I test drove all vehicles in the same size category and my flex was (and still is) the best. Love it!!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bradley G
This is a 2011 Ford Flex review. Interior and electrical needs updated.
Electric issue. Powder. Room. Tires. Alignment. Several typical ford issues with engine and transmission. Tires consistently go flat or loose pressure. Alignment is often going out. The air conditioner is not cold. There is not enough width in the inside
accountCircle Robert F
Be aware of this before you purchase.
Water pump needed replaced. Required removing almost the entire engine. Cost over $1000 labor to replace a $50 part.
accountCircle April Scri
Water pump failure
Love the room. It’s very spacious. But water pump will fail and leave you stranded. Ford will not stand behind them. There are hundreds of reviews relating to the no warning water pump failure and engine replacements. I had been considering and upgrade it I’m doubting I’ll buy another one. Sad, cause I love the vehicle its my favorite out of any I’ve owned. Ours failed without any warning or anything.
accountCircle Kimberly H
The color the lights are bright.
It is big have a TV in the back good for family good on gas. The brakes do go out a lot I love color of my car the speed. I like Bluetooth in my radio the sincere in the back of my car to let me know if I am about to him someone. The color has a pretty purple the seats warm up.
accountCircle Lisa C
2011 Certified Ford Flex Limited
The vehicle was purchased as a certified used vehicle with and extended warranty. The vehicle has needed steering parts repaired which were covered under the warranty. The vehicle is very comfortable and easy to drive. Had lots of cargo room and gets good gas mileage.
accountCircle Bri S
A cute comfortable family car.
My car is very good on gas, it is a nice sized family car and is very comfortable. The car is very spacious on the inside. I haven't had any problems with the car. The car is very reliable as well. I would recommend this car to anyone who wasn't a cute spacious comfortable family car.
accountCircle Tabby D
Electric issues with the ford flex.
Electric system has issues regularly. It fails to work at least once a week. The camera or the radio. The car does handle the road well and we have put a lot of miles on it. The ac goes out in the front. We spend a lot of time getting these little things fixed.
accountCircle Josephine W
The fact that it holds my kids in it is enough.
I do not like the way the front of the vehicle looks. It fits my 4 kids in it without any. Complaint from them and it can hold a lot of stuff in the trunk but other than that it looks like mater from the Disney movie cars just not brown but silver updated one.

Ford Flex Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
262 HP 19 MPG 6-7 Seats
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SEL
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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SEL w/Ecoboost
355 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Titanium
262 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited w/Ecoboost
355 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Titanium w/Ecoboost
355 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2011 Ford Flex Owner Reviews

4.41
104 Reviews
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 2%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Tanya T on May 16, 2021
Great overall vehicle just everything you are looking for!
Very spacious vehicles, the seats are very comfortable and love the that they are heated front and back seats. Great traveling vehicle! Also great on gas, I took a 6 hour trip on a full tank of gasoline. Also has a lot of space! The back can turn into a flat bed with a push of a button. Great towing vehicle! Love its touch screen and dual a/c. Also comes equipped with curbside auto parking. The reverse camera helps a lot while reversing.
accountCircle Sally U on March 30, 2021
Very comfortable riding automobile and trouble free.
My flex is very reliable. It has a very comfortable ride and drives very smooth. Wonderful for trips. I have not had any trouble with my car and love it. The car is a very sturdy and feels very safe when I drive it. It gets about twenty miles to a gallon of gasoline. It great features including an excellent back up camera.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Haley L.

Rear view camera, large enough to hold things, foldable third row, hands free phone, Bluetooth ability to connect to your phone, plenty of cup holders and are different sizes, the back rows can control their temperature, heated seats.

likeFilled Elisa G.

Runs smoothly. Has a lot of Room and a comfortable interior, which is a plus for families. Reliable and Sturdy. Nice looking. Can hold furniture and different items in the back. Perfect for work and family.

likeFilled Judy M.

The ford flex has plenty of cargo space, or can be configured to carry up to six passengers. It runs on regular unleaded petrol, and, for its size, gets relatively good mileage per gallon. Unlike most SUV's, it sits low to the ground, making entry to the vehicle easy.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Haley L.

It can be difficult to connect to the Bluetooth as you cannot have the car in motion, the car is very long, can be hard to park parallel and standard spots, you stick out in the back. The car sits low and not high like a SUV.

dislikeFilled Elisa G.

It Needs a lot of gas. Sometimes the mechanicals do not line up with the car. Always In need of minor little repairs. Car requires a little more maintenance than the usual car. Nothing too major but still always has an issue.

dislikeFilled Judy M.

We have owned our ford flex for less than a year, and have found very little on the negative side. The sun visors are inadequate, leaving gaps in their coverage. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver needs to store her handbag in the second row seating area.

Ranks #13 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2011 Ford Flex has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
4.82
2
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2011 Toyota 4Runner
4.71
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2011 Ford Flex
4.41

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Ford Flex has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #5 of 23 other Midsize SUVs.

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2011 Subaru Outback
29 MPG
2
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2011 Mazda CX-7
28 MPG
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2011 Ford Flex
24 MPG

Is The 2011 Ford Flex A Good Car?

Yes it is a good vehicle to drive. I have 3 kids and they have had plenty of room to ride and have stuff with them.
Pamala J.
The best vehicle I have purchased in 40+ years. No major issues. Just regular maintenance. Comfortable ride on the road. Most people like it but do not know what it is.
Ronnie G.
Yes, it is a good family vehicle. It has enough room for my family of 5 and has storage space. I enjoy this vehicle
Crimson I.
Yes, smooth ride, roomy, dependable, nice colors, good interiors, Ford make, sunroof windows, bucket seats
Sherry W.
Yes the Ford Flex is Very good vehicle. It is great comfortable car. Great for long hours of driving. It is a nice heavy safe auto.
Sherwin F.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Ford Flex?

Yes my flex has been reliable. I have not had any problems with anything, except for the caring if it.
Pamala J.
As I said previously. The best purchase in cars I have made in 40+ years. Better than the Benz I traded for the flex.
Ronnie G.
No my ford flex does not have any problems. I drive it daily and have not had any issues nor do I hope to have any
Lauren W.
Transmission irregular, floor flooded from clogged drain vent in front window... cowling vent clog,a
Deborah B.
The Ford Flex is very reliable with very good performance. My car has never had any major problems. The only maintenance had been routine oil changes, tires etc.
Jackie F.

Is The 2011 Ford Flex A Good Value?

I am not sure how much the sell cost. I have had mine for several years. I got it at a good value. I would buy another one.
Pamala J.
It was a great value at the time I purchased it. Not sure what they cost today. Have been contacted on several occasions to buy my car. But if it is not broke; do not fix it.
Ronnie G.
I bought my flex used at 14000. At the time yes it was a good value for the car. The mileage was low and there was no problems.
Olivia H.
The car cost was about 34,000. It has been worth every penny and would not trade it for anything. It has been a wonderful value.
Summer D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2011 ford flex starter located?

Answer: The 2011 Ford Flex's starter is easy to see, but relatively difficult to remove. You can find it if You look just to the left of Your battery, underneath Your air intake tube. To access it, it's best to go in...

What type of power steering fluid does the 2011 ford flex use?

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Safety & Reliability

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