2014 Ford Flex
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.
- Complaints
- 249
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 249 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 181 |
| 2010 | 139 |
| 2011 | 144 |
| 2012 | 64 |
| 2013 | 580 |
| 2014 | 249 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 246 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
27% · 66 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.
Electrical system
23% · 57 reportsMost commonly citing body control module/bcm and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving power steering failed and can't steer to hard also air conditioner blower stopped working at the same time
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-19
I noticed about 6 months ago, the Backup camera has been cutting out randomly, and has been getting worse. I noticed that there is a recall for 2015 - current models of Ford Flex for this issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Fuel/propulsion system
18% · 46 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Hello, I was driving my Ford Flex at 60mph yesterday with my 15 year old friend helping me move. The engine completely died for several seconds and continued running. That night the engine was idling rough which was a new symptom.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Suspension
10% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing control arm.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while her wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly after the steering wheel jerked in the right direction.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-06
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
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, 2015-01-27
Engine
9% · 22 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014Complaint volume 249 complaints filed for this model year.
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2014-08-04Power train14V393000 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.
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2014-11-25Seats14V710000 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.
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2016-12-01Fuel system, gasoline16V621000 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.
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2020-10-28Suspension20V072000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Ford Flex — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 66 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 57 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 46 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V393000 · Power train
- Recall 14V710000 · Seats
- Recall 16V621000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V072000 · Suspension
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- 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 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Flex have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.