2014 Ford Flex Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Ford Flex, 5% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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 sensor on my passenger door has gone out, causing the car to believe the door is open even when it is not. There is also a consistent issue with one seatbelt, sometimes it will lock into place when not in use, and sometimes it will not allow me to buckle it.”
NHTSA complaint #11204898, filed 2019-04, 80,000 miles“When temperatures are less than 40 degrees f, the rear hatch will not latch when closed after being opened. The hatch opens fine, but it will not latch unless warmed. I have had it checked by a Ford dealer and an independent mechanic, but no solution has been found. This morning, I had to use a hair dryer to warm the latch in order to get it to close. Temperatures were around freezing. The vehicle is always stationary when I open the hatch, and I will not move it as long as the hatch will not latch.”
NHTSA complaint #11057293, filed 2017-12, 50,000 miles“Power steering quit while in a parking lot. I stopped, shut off the vehicle, and it reset. The passenger side door ajar light constantly stays on, even though the door is shut. This will not allow the doors to be locked, and the interior lights stay on until the vehicle reaches 15 MPH. It has also caused the lights to stay on inside the car, draining the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10969344, filed 2017-03, 40,000 miles“Our 2014 Ford FLEX indicates passenger door ajar (right front door) on the instrument panel, even though the door appears properly closed. Repeated attempts (up to 50 or more) are required to get the door to close with the indicator light turning off. Once the door is closed properly, with the indicator light off, the door ajar light may turn on again while the car is off and not moving, causing the alarm to sound. In addition, while driving, the passenger door ajar light may suddenly turn on, causing the need to pull over to insure the door is closed properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904977, filed 2016-09, 50,000 miles“Front passenger door open light will remain on, despite being secured closed causing interior lights to remain on until 10 MPH. This is a problem when reversing at night. We don't reverse above 10mph and it is difficult to see. It is also a problem driving in traffic at night. We also worry the light will drain our battery.”
NHTSA complaint #11003882, filed 2017-07Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10056789Aug 1, 2014Ford: an intrusion of water, from moveable moonroof, due to an overflow of trough rails when drain system has over capacitized. Model 2011-14 flex.
- 10056927Jul 24, 2014Ford: when driving highway speeds, there would be a whistle or wind noise from left and/or right a pillar. Model 2013-14 flex.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 59 | 23% |
| 2018 | 19 | 28% |
| 2017 | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 | 9 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 69 | 12% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 12 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Flex
66 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsEngine
22 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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