CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Ford Flex has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 249 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (66 reports).
2014 Ford Flex recalls
Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss
Certain Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKT vehicles from model years 2013 to 2015 with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack may have rear suspension toe links that fracture under stress.
Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls
A component inside the fuel pump electric module may overheat, causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Most common 2014 Ford Flex problems
Problem areas named in the 249 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 66 |
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46 |
| Suspension | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Engine | 22 |
| Structure | 12 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 |
What owners report
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. Today, I made it to my destination and the car died, then it did not start after cranking. The Fuel pump module Aa8a-9d412-ca was faulty and now I am out $142+ from Ford to replace a part myself that is a known problem on the Ecoboost engines for this vehicle. This is a liability and I am seeking reimbursement for this known issue. Please issue a recall for this fuel pump module, everyone's safety is at risk that still has this faulty part installed that Ford has
I noticed about 6 months ago, the Backup camera has been cutting out randomly, and has been getting worse. I noticed that there is a recall for 2015 - current models of Ford Flex for this issue. Not sure why the 2014 model isn't a part of the recall, as my car seems to be doing the exact thing described in the recall.
BACK UP CAMERA IS DISABLED WHEN BACKING UP. IT IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH BACKING UP MAKING IT A SAFETY CONCERN. THE BEEPING SEEMS TO WORK BUT THE CAMERA WILL BE BLACK.
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.
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 âCamera not Availableâ was displayed. The contact stated that turning off and restarting the vehicle, and waiting for the cellphone to connect to Bluetooth on the radio, the camera operated as needed and provided an image of the rear of the vehicle while reversing. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and diagnosed with a camera failure. The mechanic performed a troubleshooting of the camera and determined that the camera needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The fai
2014 Ford Flex questions
Does the 2014 Ford Flex have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford Flex: Rear Toe Links May Fracture, Causing Sudden Handling Loss; Fuel Pump Can Overheat and Cut Power, Causing Stalls; Seats; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Flex?
Based on 249 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (66), Electrical System (57), Fuel/Propulsion System (46).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford Flex has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.