2014 Ford Flex: raw data

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vehicle2014 / ford / flex
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints249 on file (2014-02-10 → 2026-07-22)
recalls4
investigations0
fars18 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Backup camera failure or inverted imageBACK OVER PREVENTION21 complaints2023-10 → 2026-07ford-flex-2014-backup-camera-malfunction
  • 11717008 The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen, and the message “Camera not Available” was displayed
  • 11629262 Rear view camera does not work permanently sometimes image is upside down or no image. A lot of times this happens while backing up creating a safety hazard as we can hit other cars or people
  • 11549375 We own a 2014 Ford Flex, and have been experiencing persistent problems with its rear backup camera system. We have been having this problem for close to 3 yrs now. The camera works intermittently every now and then. Sometimes, we get a message “Rear view camera unavailable
Rear suspension toe link fractureSUSPENSION16 complaints2020-02 → 2022-03ford-flex-2014-rear-suspension-toe-link-fracture
  • 11457863 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
  • 11355217 WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 FORD FLEX ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 13 ON HWY 684 / SAW MILL PARKWAY. I HIT A SMALL POTHOLE, WHICH IT TURNS OUT FRACTURED THE TOE LINK, THE ITEM THAT WAS PART OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 20V072 NHTSA DATE: FEB 10, 2020 FORD RECALL NUMBER: 20S04
  • 11342051 NHTSA HAS ISSUED RECALL 20V072 COVERING MY VEHICLE. AS A RESULT OF THE DEFECTIVE TOE LINK THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON MY CARE IS WEARING UNEVENLY AND CUPPING. MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAYS THEY COULD REPLACE THE TOE LINK AND DO THE REQUIRED ALIGNMENT IN ONE DAY AT A COST OF ~$300
Door ajar sensor false alert disables locksELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 complaints2018-04 → 2022-05ford-flex-2014-door-ajar-sensor-fault
  • 11475147 Drivers door spontaneously thinks it’s open and when driving all cab lights come on and at night it’s blinding. This has been going on for over 6 months and getting worse
  • 11373540 DOORS DO NOT LOCK WHILE DRIVING; WARNING THAT DOOR IS NOT CLOSED WILL CONTINUE INDEFINITELY
  • 11353519 DRIVER DOOR SENSOR DETECTS DOOR AS OPEN WHEN IT IS CLEARLY CLOSED. NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU SLAM DOOR THE SENSOR DOESN'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE DOOR AS CLOSED. THIS KEEPS THE INSIDE LIGHTS ON AND CAR DOORS WILL NOT LOCK EVEN WHEN IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU ENTER CAR
Power steering assist failure while drivingSTEERING56 complaints2018-10 → 2026-02ford-flex-2014-power-steering-assist-failure
  • 11720819 I was driving down a main road going 45 MPH when my steering wheel locked up and I got a message on my dash to service advanced steering. I was unable to turn my steering wheel in any direction and had to pull over in order to not be involved in a collision
  • 11685817 Without warning, the vehicle's power steering stopped working in an intersection while turning. The hazard lights came on automatically and I used my full body strength to steer the car out of the intersection
  • 11659925 Driving along and all of a sudden steering will be very difficult to turn - and there is play in the steering wheel. Not being able to turn safely, puts my family at risk. There are no warning lights or alarms that have shown up
Fuel pump control module failure causing stall or no-startFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM43 complaints2018-04 → 2026-07ford-flex-2014-fuel-pump-control-module-stall
  • 11752265 Hello, I was driving my Ford Flex at 60mph yesterday with my 15 year old friend helping me move. The engine completely died for several seconds and continued running. That night the engine was idling rough which was a new symptom
  • 11512087 Driving down road at 45MPH, vehicle lost power, motor quite running. Due to being on 4 lane divided road, and cars all around, I quickly hit my hazard lights, put it in neutral and coasted best I could and was able to turn on a side road to safety. This was very dangerous
  • 11162858 MY 2014 FORD FLEX WILL NOT START. I CAME HOME FROM WORK, SHUT OF CAR. WENT OUT A SHORT TIME AFTER WARDS TO GO OUT TO DINNER. WOULD NOT START.ENGINE TURNS OVER, ENGINE ALMOST STARTS BUT DOESN'T. FAULT CODES FROM COMPUTER INDICATE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE
Second-row seat belt buckle or retractor failureSEAT BELTS6 complaints2018-04 → 2020-10ford-flex-2014-second-row-seat-belt-failure
  • 11206208 HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SEATBELTS RETRACTING TO THE POINT NOW WHERE KLABEN FORD SAYS THE ENTIRE SEATBELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT IS A REAR PASSENGER AIRBAG SEATBELT
  • 11186343 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BELT BUCKLE GETS STUCK. WHEN THE PASSENGER TRIES TO UNBUCKLES THE SEAT BELT, IT DOES NOT UNBUCKLES AND PASSENGER GETS STUCK IN CAR SEAT. SOMETIME IT TAKES MORE THEN HALF AN HOUR AND MULTIPLE TIMES TRIES TO GET IT UNLOCK. FRUSTRATING
  • 11154203 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FLEX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE INFLATABLE SEAT BELTS ON THE SECOND ROW WERE DAMAGED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
2492014-02-102026-07-22112STEERING:66; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:57; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:46; SUSPENSION:26; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:24

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V62100025/08/2016FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPFord 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.A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
14V71000007/11/2014SEATSFord 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."Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
14V39300002/07/2014POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTFord 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.If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.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 if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
20V07200010/02/2020SUSPENSION:REARFord 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.A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.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 second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202418legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Ford Flex vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/ford/flex
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Ford Flex},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/ford/flex}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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