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2014 Ford Flex repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (25%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 53 repairs.
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2014 Ford Flex repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Flex in Ohio, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2019
Dec 2015

8000 mi
Replace 2 wheels for spidering of clear coat. Covered under 3/36 
Apr 2017

16000 mi
2 Aluminum wheels replaced due to spidering of clear coat.Covered under 3/36 
Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2017 - Dec 2018
Sep 2017

31000 mi
Even though mine was not part of the fuel pump recall that is what was repaired/replaced. While at the stealership,I asked them to repair or replace the black pillars....which they did not do. At best a heat gun was used as you can see the plastic melted a lil bit and a crack is now on a rear one 
Ford Flex in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Jan 2019
Sep 2015

10000 mi
Center armrest hinge broke. Repaired under warranty. Loaner car given. 
Jan 2017

34000 mi
Roof repair around sunroof. Sunroof mounting brace broke twisting roof. Realign right side doors. 
Jun 2018

52620 mi

US $2050
Replace both front struts. Replace both rear shocks. 
Ford Flex in Washington, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2016

28000 mi
A/C control panel developed crack near decorative debossed area (not by touch buttons). Dealer initially said would not be covered by warranty. Escalated to manager, who authorized repair. Parts ordered from Ford. Dealer replaced A/C control touch panel, which had cracked, under warranty. While vehicle was in dealer service center, the drivers exterior mirror was damaged. The housing was cracked, the integrated puddle light broken, glass broken, and power fold mirror failed. Dealer replaced whole mirror assembly at no charge. 
Jun 2018

46000 mi

US $100
Rear window washer inoperative. Dealer found disconnected hose within tailgate and reconnected. Claimed was common problem. 
May 2022

90000 mi

US $200
Replaced HID D3S bulbs on both driver and passenger sides. Required removing grill trim, grill assembly, and bumper assembly. Required removing headlamp assembly to access bulb cover. Done by self in home garage with hand tools. 

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2014 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2023
Sep 2017

95747 mi

US $59
slapping noise in right front wheel hub assembly, diagnosed as gap by design that allows part on shaft to slap against hub when turning. Ford did design a washer to fill this gap if desired by owner to eliminate noise, but not necessary. Will not do any damage to wheel hub. 
Nov 2017

107704 mi

US $735
replaced left catalytic converter 
Mar 2018

132000 mi

US $502
replaced right rear wheel bearings 
Aug 2020

320758 mi

US $1062
replaced alternator and washer fluid pump 
Nov 2022

432000 mi

US $806
Replaced fan blower motor 
Ford Flex in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
May 2017

17000 mi
Rear power liftgate malfunction, dealer replaced parts. 
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

36580 mi
axle seal failing, causing small fluid leak centre console latch broke B pillar trim on passenger door - connector failed, so the trim panel was loose. 
Dec 2017

56110 mi

C $275
Fuel Pump Drive Module replaced 
May 2018

65100 mi

C $18
Left headlight bulb burned out and relpaced 
Jul 2018

67580 mi

C $1130
2 wheel bearing replaced 
Feb 2019

79670 mi

C $250
Replaced leaking seal 
Dec 2021

124620 mi

C $350
inner tie rod replaced 
Ford Flex in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
Oct 2018

58000 mi
Noise from left front, wheel bearing replaced under warranty 
Apr 2020

89000 mi

US $175
Noise from back of car, Replaced right rear wheel bearing. 
Ford Flex in Michigan, United States
May 2021 - Mar 2024
May 2021

133000 mi

US $537
Replace both front upper control arms and bushings 
Oct 2022

144000 mi

US $1300
Replace rear shocks, replace front struts 
Ford Flex in Virginia, United States
Feb 2015 - Oct 2015
Mar 2015

35000 mi
Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. Front left wheel bearing replaced due to noise. 
Ford Flex in Washington, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
May 2017

13000 mi

US $8
Manufacturers recall. Part that connects to hatch opened arm coming off. Verified that trim does not stay installed without detaching with moderate movement or vibration. Trim is faulty. Installed new trim piece and confirmed trim stays in place. Repair complete. 
Ford Flex in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2018
Jun 2015

30000 mi
Notice shock absorber leaking, replaced left rear shock absorber under warranty 
Ford Flex in Missouri, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
Sep 2015

12000 mi
Tailgate strut trim cover (broken at time car was purchased) and front passenger seat rail trim cover (missing at time car was purchased) were replaced. 

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2014 Ford Flex 4dr SUV

287-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Flex in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

73000 mi

US $250
Drive train module has a bad input, and needs to be replaced. Part is on backlog, but the car is safe to drive. Paid $250 as part of extended warranty. Unkown total cost. 
Ford Flex in California, United States
Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
Jul 2018

44000 mi

US $600
Replaced front and rear brakes with EBC GD rotors and EBC green stuff pads. 
Ford Flex in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
Apr 2015

10320 mi
Faulty O2 sensor replaced under warranty 
Jun 2015

12400 mi
replace faulty O2 sensor under warranty 2nd time in 3 months. This time sensor failed because fuel was too lean. 
Sep 2016

31620 mi
Replace upper Strut mount bearings 
Ford Flex in New York, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Jun 2017

97400 mi

US $1200
Right rear wheel bearing making noise, issue confirmed and wheel bearing replaced, While troubleshooting wheel bearing, it was noticed the rear brakes were completely worn down and the front brakes did not have much life left. Replaced pads and rotors front and rear. 
Ford Flex in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2018
May 2015

12000 mi
Rear passenger side "D" pillar was replaced due to a crack. Front passenger door was out of alignment and was repaired. All repairs covered under warranty. 
Dec 2015

27000 mi
GPS system randomly showing car off course approx. 1/8 mile. 
Aug 2016

33400 mi
Rear camera stopped working. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2017

40600 mi

US $50
Left rear pneumatic strut on liftgate have rusted and cracked through from the interior. Replaced under extended service plan, $50 deductible. 
Aug 2017

46000 mi
Driver side door entry keypad came flying off at high speed. Replaced under warranty. Windshield washer pump stopped working. Unit replaced under warranty. 
Ford Flex in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014

22940 mi
Marker light at passenger side not illuminating. Had whole assembly replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2015

30380 mi
Blower motor for climate fan was replaced because it would surge through different speeds without input from occupant. 
May 2015

32480 mi
Wheel bearing failed at about 50000kms 
Ford Flex in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2015 - May 2017
Dec 2015

15000 mi
Windshield washer not working. Hose from reservoir to front washer had become disconnected. 

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