With 1 recalls and 249 complaints, the 2014 Ford Flex rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

249

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V7100002014-07-11

SEATS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Ford Flex's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 249 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering50

02Fuel/propulsion System34

03Electrical System24

04Suspension18

05Unknown Or Other15

249 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Flex Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-18city

23-25hwy

$3,400-$3,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2014 Ford Flex ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Flex FWD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr5/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr4/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Ford Flex

35States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

4914%

FLFlorida

288%

TXTexas

257%

CACalifornia

247%

AZArizona

216%

MOMissouri

175%

INIndiana

164%

ILIllinois

144%

PAPennsylvania

123%

UTUtah

113%

WAWashington

103%

GAGeorgia

103%

OHOhio

103%

VAVirginia

93%

DCWashington DC

93%

DEDelaware

82%

MNMinnesota

82%

OKOklahoma

82%

WIWisconsin

72%

OR6

NC6

NE5

NV5

MD4

KY4

AR3

NJ3

KS3

CO3

CT3

TN3

MA2

IA2

ND2

NY2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

2014 Ford Flex: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2014 Ford Flex a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2014 Ford Flex. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Ford Flex?

Yes, 1 recall on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Flex?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $292 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2014 Ford Flex?

STEERING problems top the list with 249 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2014 compare to other Ford Flex years?

Each Ford Flex model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Ford Flex overview page.