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2011 Ford Flex

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2011 Ford Flex is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: 4WD, AWD, FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder
Combined Economy
18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
4WD, AWD, FWD
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbocharged
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears6
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: 4WD, AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
City16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • 16V247000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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…

    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…

    Reported April 26, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 15V340000: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    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…

    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…

    Reported June 2, 2015. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2011 Ford Flex have?

Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.5L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Ford Flex?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2011 Ford Flex front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: 4WD, AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Ford Flex?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.