2014 Ford Flex Problems, Recalls & Reliability
325 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Ford Flex, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 47/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Steering leads the reports, typically around 80,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all Flex years
What owners report
“On 12/01/2017 approximately 20:00 hrs. Steering assist fault service required on parking lot steering wheel no power steering. 2014 ford flex vin. 2fmgk5b83ebd11092”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Flex
“Doors do not lock while driving; warning that door is not closed will continue indefinitely”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Flex
“The fuel pump control module failed, which caused the engine to stall and not start. Ford has a recall https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2013-15-ford-taurus-flex-recalled-for-stalling-risk.html they have told me my vehicle isn't within scope. Why?”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Flex
“The camera shows upside down and rear parking aid doesn't work. Recall 25v442000 is for the same thing. But ford dealer said it doesn't apply.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Flex
“Low engine oil pressure light flashes with oil smell and squeaking pulley that holds serpentine belt. Burning oil smell, dealer replaced oil sending unit, water pump and replaced valve cover gaskets.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Flex
“The vehicle was repaired under recall 20V-072. This was for the rear suspension toe link. The replacement rear suspension toe link on the right side has cracked. This was discovered when the right rear wheel was removed for tire replacement. I have a photo of the failed toe link part.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 Flex
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 208 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 65,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 46,000 and 91,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (4)
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.
Fix: 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. A…
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. A component within the fuel pump…
Fix: 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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly.…
Fix: 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…
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, 2013; and…
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft…
Technical service bulletins
55 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2014 Ford Flex. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Ford Flex reliable?
The 2014 Ford Flex drew 325 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 47/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).
What are the most common 2014 Ford Flex problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Ford Flex are steering (66 complaints), electrical (59), and fuel system (50).
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Flex problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Ford Flex problems around 65,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 46,000 and 91,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Ford Flex have recalls?
4 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Ford Flex. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.