2014 Ford Flex fuel system problems
50 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2014 Ford Flex, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. While reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle lost power steering ability. The contact had to engage the steering wheel with force, which caused an injury to the right shoulder. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. Also, the fuel pump failed over six months ago. The personal mechanic replaced the fuel pump control module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel drive module shorted out internally and the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Flex
- Steering 66 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints