How common are steering complaints on the 2014 Ford Flex?

NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2014 Flex, which is 27% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Ford Flex?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the steering complaints reported on the 2014 Ford Flex.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Ford Flex?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 77,500 miles.

Did steering complaints cause crashes or injuries on the 2014 Ford Flex?

NHTSA records 0 crashes and 2 injuries tied to the steering complaints for this model year.

How does the 2014 Flex compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2014 Flex's steering share is 27%, higher than 2015 (17%), 2016 (8%), 2017 (7%), 2018 (3%), and 2019 (1%), but lower than 2011 (40%) and 2012 (38%).

2014 Ford Flex Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Flex, 27% of its 249 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls on file. Owners typically report sudden loss of power steering assist at a median mileage of 77,500.

Steering complaints: 66; 27% of 249
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 77,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel locks up with a loud grinding noise while turning at low speed, sometimes traced to the steering module.
Electric power-steering assist cuts out intermittently at highway speed, triggering a "steering assist fault-service required" warning and leaving the vehicle hard to control.
Power steering fails completely while backing out of a driveway or parking lot, sometimes resetting after the engine is shut off and restarted.
Steering column seizes on multiple occasions, requiring the driver to turn the engine off and on to unlock it.
Loss of power steering assist has been linked in some cases to fuel pump or fuel pump relay module failures, and one owner reported a shoulder injury from forcing the wheel.

When 2014 Ford Flex steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2016, latest Feb 26, 2026.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2022 Q3 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Ford Flex

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Flex model year

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

201032 (23%)
201157 (40%)
201224 (38%)
2013149 (26%)
201466 (27%)
201519 (17%)
20168 (8%)
20173 (7%)
20182 (3%)
20193 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2014 Ford Flex?: NHTSA lists 66 steering complaints for the 2014 Flex, which is 27% of the 249 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2014 Ford Flex?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the steering complaints reported on the 2014 Ford Flex.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Ford Flex?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 77,500 miles.
Did steering complaints cause crashes or injuries on the 2014 Ford Flex?: NHTSA records 0 crashes and 2 injuries tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
How does the 2014 Flex compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2014 Flex's steering share is 27%, higher than 2015 (17%), 2016 (8%), 2017 (7%), 2018 (3%), and 2019 (1%), but lower than 2011 (40%) and 2012 (38%).