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2014 Ford Flex Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 57 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ford Flex, 23% of that year's 249 total complaints. Owners report door-ajar sensor faults, doors unlocking or unlatching on their own, engine stalling, and one fire incident, with median mileage at failure around 57,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
57
23% of 249
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
57,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Door-ajar warning lights illuminate and interior lights, alarms, or horn activate even when doors are fully closed.
  • Door locks disengage or doors unlatch on their own while the vehicle is being driven.
  • Vehicle stalls without warning while driving, sometimes leaving the car unable to restart.
  • Instrument cluster or MPG display freezes and stops updating regardless of driving speed.
  • Check engine light comes on alongside loss of power to onboard computer systems.
  • One owner reported a fire originating near the front of the vehicle, which resulted in the car being declared a total loss.

When 2014 Ford Flex electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2014, latest Jul 15, 2026.

2014 Ford Flex electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2014Aug 2016Apr 2017Nov 2018Oct 2019Nov 2020Feb 2023May 2025
57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Flex model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201014 (10%)
  2. 20119 (6%)
  3. 201210 (16%)
  4. 2013210 (36%)
  5. 201457 (23%)
  6. 201513 (12%)
  7. 201623 (23%)
  8. 20173 (7%)
  9. 201812 (18%)
  10. 201922 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Ford Flex have?
NHTSA lists 57 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ford Flex, which is 23% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Flex electrical system?
The data provided does not list any related recalls tied to this Electrical System complaint category.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Flex electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Ford Flex is 57,000 miles.
What kind of electrical failures do owners report most on the 2014 Flex?
Owners most often describe door-ajar sensor malfunctions that trigger alarms and unlock doors, along with unexpected engine stalling.
Were there any fires or injuries linked to these electrical complaints?
NHTSA data for this category records 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 57 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ford Flex.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.