2014 Ford Flex Problems & Complaints

Most common 2014 Ford Flex problems

• Steering~80,000 miles
  6627%
• Electrical system~57,000 miles
  5723%
• Fuel & propulsion system~64,000 miles
  5020%
• Engine & cooling~73,000 miles
  2711%
• Suspension~80,000 miles
  2610%
• Other / not specified~61,000 miles
  2510%
• Body & structure~47,000 miles
  125%
• Transmission & drivetrain~65,000 miles
  104%
• Driver assistance~120,000 miles
  94%
• Seat belts~86,000 miles
  83%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~37,000 miles
  73%
• Brakes~61,000 miles
  62%
• Air bags~96,000 miles
  42%
• Locks & latches~99,000 miles
  42%
• Stability & traction control~59,000 miles
  42%
• Lights~80,000 miles
  21%
• Wheels & tires~60,000 miles
  21%
• Seats~76,000 miles
  21%

Share of the 249 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Flex complaints by model year

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2014 Ford Flex recalls (4)

What 2014 Ford Flex owners say

Steering all 66 →

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning message had flashed twice on the instrument panel; however, the power steering continued to operate as needed. The contact then stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the warning message flashed as the power steering assist failed to operate as designed. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to the residence. Several days later, an independent mechanic went to the residence and drove the vehicle back the shop without failure. The mechanic determined that the vehicle needed to be serviced by an authorized Ford dealer. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a defective electric power steering rack. The contact then called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and making turns, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure and stated that the steering angle sensor and power steering sensor module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched the failure online and found NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the year, make, and model was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the recall was related to her vehicle failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Electrical system all 57 →

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that on various occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to unlock using the key fob. The contact had a locksmith go to her residence, and the key fob battery, and two unknown fuses were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that on various occasions, the "No Key Detected" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure persisted and that when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, it was diagnosed that the key fob needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred. …

After reporting to work on [redacted], I discovered that the front of my vehicle was on fire. Emergency services were immediately contacted, and employees on site attempted to contain the fire using fire extinguishers. The fire department arrived shortly thereafter and successfully extinguished the fire. Despite these efforts, the vehicle was ultimately deemed a total loss. Later that day, my sister advised me to review footage from our Ring camera from that morning. The video shows visible sparks coming from underneath my vehicle prior to my departure. At that time, I drove approximately nine miles to work, unaware of any issue with the vehicle.

Fuel & propulsion system all 50 →

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. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a dividing wall on the side of the roadway. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with both control arms. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure but was unable to provide a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it remained. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

2014 Ford Flex engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.