2014 Ford Flex steering problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Ford Flex — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving down a main road going 45 MPH when my steering wheel locked up and I got a message on my dash to service advanced steering. I was unable to turn my steering wheel in any direction and had to pull over in order to not be involved in a collision.”
filed Feb 26, 2026
“Auto “steering assist failure” occurred, very difficult to steer, very dangerous and could have caused wreak if actively driving when it failed. Dash light indicates steering assist failure. Appears this is an ungoing problem with ford flex vehicles since 2010 I do not see recall for my 2014 flex…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Flex | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 19 | 19% |
| 2013 Flex | 149 | 26% |
| 2012 Flex | 24 | 38% |
| 2011 Flex | 57 | 40% |
| 2010 Flex | 32 | 23% |
| 2009 Flex | 18 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Ford Flex
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.