Worst 2014 Ford Flex Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Flex.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 64 | — | — | 83,031 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 54 | 1 | 1 | 56,985 mi | |
| Fuel System | 45 | — | — | 64,408 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 25 | 3 | — | 63,361 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | 2 | 74,695 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 3 | — | 64,144 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 76,433 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 63,750 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 63,188 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford Flex
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~485,377 vehicles.
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.
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 electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
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. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
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2014 Ford Flex — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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