2014 Ford Flex Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 10%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Ford Flex, 10% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving along and all of a sudden the vehicle drive wouldn't go higher then 20 miles an hour engine is reving up can't switch gears from drive to reverse transmission is gone bought this in may 2016 I haven't even had it 2 years dealer won't help me bought it from imperial in mendon ma doesn't seem right transmission to go in new vehicle like this”
NHTSA complaint #11081751, filed 2018-03, 65,000 miles“Beginning in early may, my vehicle would lose all power and go into limp mode while driving. The wrench warning light appeared and I pulled over into the nearest parking lot. The owner's manual indicate it was a powertrain problem and needed to be taken to a dealership. When I started the vehicle, the light was no longer on and it ran normally. A few days later, same problem. This happened about 50% of the time I would drive it. Driving, lose power, wrench light appears, pull over, turn off car, restart, all normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000028, filed 2017-06, 40,640 miles“Shortly after I purchased my Ford FLEX we noticed a horrible exhaust smell inside the vehicle as we were driving down the road. I took it to the Ford dealership where we bought it to be looked at and they did several things and told me they couldn't fix it and didn't know how and that there were several other owners of flexes that had the same complaint but couldn't fix either. I called the Ford manufacturer myself and they have directed many things to be done to my vehicle by different dealerships, still no results!!! My car has been in the shop longer than I have had it in my possession. …”
NHTSA complaint #10859853, filed 2016-04, 10,100 miles“The car completely died in the middle of the road without warning. I had my children In the vehicle. Signs of fuel pump issues, contacted Ford about it and researched Ford flexs have a recall on fuel pumps. My specific vehicle VIN states there are none but all signs and symptoms lead to that. Ford refuses to help with the recall situation just wants me to pay for diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #11494412, filed 2022-11“The snuglock technology is a joke on this seat. It doesn’t matter if it’s latch or seatbelt installed the lock off isn’t holding it in position. Over time it becomes loose and the seat is moving more than an inch at the base. I’m having to tighten my seat every other day to ensure that my child’s seat is secure. I first complained to Graco in November and they wanted to send a replacement seat, but other complaints say even those have the same problem. I reached out to Graco again today stating I no longer want this seat.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 53 | 21% |
| 2018 | 20 | 29% |
| 2017 | 13 | 31% |
| 2016 | 14 | 14% |
| 2015 | 13 | 11% |
| 2014 | 25 | 10% |
| 2013 | 78 | 13% |
| 2012 | 5 | 8% |
| 2011 | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 7% |
| 2009 | 19 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Flex
66 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
26 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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Flex
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology