2014 Ford Flex Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Ford Flex, 2% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford FLEX. While the vehicle was parked, the door and trunk ajar warning light illuminated when the doors and trunk were properly closed. In addition, all the doors failed to remained locked. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 47,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10875270, filed 2016-06, 47,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated that on various occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to unlock using the key fob. The contact had a locksmith go to her residence, and the key fob battery, and two unknown fuses were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that on various occasions, the No Key Detected message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11515194, filed 2023-04, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passenger’s side door unlocked. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred sometimes when the vehicle was parked, and the alarm activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty door latch. The contact was informed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589655, filed 2024-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford FLEX. The contact stated that the door ajar warning sensors illuminated when the vehicle's doors were closed. The interior lighting activated. The doors also unlatched and locked independently while driving and the security system also activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The electronic door system was cleaned; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10715660, filed 2015-05, 30,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Flex
66 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Flex
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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