2014 Ford Flex structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2014 Ford Flex — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I know that the 2015-2019 Ford Flex is being recalled for rear camera issues and "B" pillar mldgs. coming loose. My 2014 Flex has these same issues. What about earlier models?”
filed Nov 6, 2025
“Lights will not go off inside car says there is a door open makes it very unsafe for me to drive runs down car battery alarm goes off every night due to this electrical flaw”
filed Jan 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Flex years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flex | 49 | 21% |
| 2018 Flex | 17 | 28% |
| 2017 Flex | 3 | 7% |
| 2016 Flex | 8 | 9% |
| 2015 Flex | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Flex | 69 | 12% |
| 2012 Flex | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Flex | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Flex | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Flex | 12 | 7% |
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.