Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford Flex
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford Flex has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 249 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V621000 Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V710000 Improper Airbag Suppression/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 66 complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 46 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 24 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
Of the 249 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 249 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ford Flex has a moderate number of owner complaints and four recall campaigns, primarily affecting the steering, fuel system, and electrical components. Although the data indicates some areas of concern, it remains limited in scope to draw conclusive reliability judgments. Regular maintenance is expected to mitigate some potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,400 | occasional |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Air and cabin filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Check engine light
- Fuel pump noise
- Suspension noise
- Electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford Flex at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.