MYRModel Year Report

2014 Ford Flex

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2014 Ford Flex
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Flex Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2009: 180 complaints 2009 2010: 139 complaints 2011: 144 complaints 2011 2012: 64 complaints 2013: 578 complaints 2013 2014: 247 complaints 2014 2015: 100 complaints 2015 2016: 89 complaints 2017: 40 complaints 2017 2018: 61 complaints 2019: 220 complaints 2019
2014: 247 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009180
2010139
2011144
201264
2013578
2014247
2015100
201689
201740
201861
2019220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 64 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAN'T STEER TO HARD ALSO AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME

NHTSA ODI report, 20181119

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 45 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE IMPACTED THE CURB AND STARTED TO JERK UNCONTROLLABLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150127

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 247
R 20140804 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained.

Campaign 14V393000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141125 — seats

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 14V710000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161201 — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 16V621000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201028 — suspension

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020.

Campaign 20V072000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Ford Flex — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V393000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V710000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V621000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V072000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2018 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ◆ 2019 ◆ 2009

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Ford Flex reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Ford Flex is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Flex?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Flex have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.