2014 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost
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- Photo: Ford Flex front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex IMG 4254 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front Profile - 2013 Ford Flex SEL AWD (8094073764) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Flex rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2014 Ford Flex Limited AWD EcoBoost is a 365-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $42,375 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 365 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Flex measures 201.8 inches long on a 117.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,839 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,375 ($58,183 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,270 ($59,412 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in |
| Tires Front | P255/45R20 |
| Tires Rear | P255/45R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.8 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 68 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,839 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2014 Ford Flex SUV FWD: overall not rated
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Ford FLEX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 10, 2020 · SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Consequence: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
NHTSA campaign 20V072000
Aug 25, 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Consequence: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
NHTSA campaign 16V621000
Nov 7, 2014 · 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
NHTSA campaign 14V710000
Jul 2, 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
NHTSA campaign 14V393000
249 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Ford FLEX
Owner Complaints
249 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Ford FLEX (11 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 66 |
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 46 |
| Suspension | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Engine | 22 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2014 FORD FLEX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.