With 1 recalls and 247 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

247

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 247 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering50

02Fuel/propulsion System33

03Electrical System23

04Suspension18

05Unknown Or Other15

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

Ford Flex Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-18city

23-25hwy

$2,200-$2,450/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~$2,200/yr5/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Flex AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2014 Ford Flex

31States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

MIMichigan

4912%

FLFlorida

4110%

TXTexas

338%

ILIllinois

256%

CACalifornia

215%

WAWashington

195%

AZArizona

184%

MOMissouri

164%

MNMinnesota

133%

UTUtah

123%

OHOhio

123%

DCWashington DC

123%

INIndiana

102%

WIWisconsin

102%

COColorado

102%

DEDelaware

92%

OROregon

92%

KYKentucky

92%

PAPennsylvania

92%

VAVirginia

82%

OKOklahoma

72%

IAIowa

61%

GAGeorgia

61%

NV5

KS5

TN5

MD4

ID3

AR3

CT3

NY3

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 247 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.