2014 Ford Flex reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Ford Flex — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 323
- 111 in the last 5 years
- 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 ratesComplaint 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
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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. Data as of 2026. 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?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.