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2011 FORD Flex

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #15V340000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering assist system in your vehicle is like a helper that makes it easier to steer. It's controlled by a sensor that might fail and shut down the system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assist fails, you'll need to use more effort to steer the vehicle at low speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash. This is especially concerning if you're driving in heavy traffic or on uneven roads.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the steering system for any issues and replace the steering gear if needed, or update the steering system software if not. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
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High Priority #16V247000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The frontal air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a high-speed crash to cushion your body. In affected models, this air bag might inflate too forcefully during a severe crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflates too quickly, it could cause a serious injury to you, the driver, in a crash. This is a critical safety issue that could have severe consequences.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the air bag system and replace the driver's frontal air bag if necessary – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.
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Other FORD Flex Years

2019
4 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall

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