2014 Ford Flex reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Flex from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 323
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 64 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 16 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#1,638
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-14
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2012-2016
+19
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
20%
Steering: 64 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Ford Flex
- STEERING 64
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 54
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 45
- SUSPENSION 25
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24
4 recalls on record for the 2014 Ford Flex
- NHTSA 20V072000 · 2020 · SUSPENSION:REAR A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V621000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the ris
- NHTSA 14V393000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, incre
- NHTSA 14V710000 · 2014 · SEATS Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a cras
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2014 Ford Flex
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford Flex units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Ford Flex reliable?
NHTSA has 323 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Ford Flex and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (64 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford Flex units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Flex?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (64), electrical system (54), fuel/propulsion system (45), suspension (25). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Ford Flex?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2014 Ford Flex. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.