2011 Ford Flex Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

56Steering complaints

38.9%Of all 144 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING56 · 38.9%

ENGINE25 · 17.4%

POWER TRAIN16 · 11.1%

Unspecified / other11 · 7.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 · 6.2%

Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford Flex overview page.

What owners report

“Electric Power Steering lights up and steering wheel locks up, can hardly make it move at it. We turn the car off and turn it…”NHTSA complaint 11659824 — filed 05/08/2025

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering…”NHTSA complaint 11633160 — filed 12/30/2024

“Loss of power steering driving down interstate. Service power steering and service advance Trac lights came on. Had to call for tow”NHTSA complaint 11568134 — filed 01/26/2024

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford Flex have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford Flex: 56 of 144 complaints on file (38.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford Flex have in total?

144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.