2014 Ford Flex Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -18 City / 23 -25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
287 -365
Seats
6 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angela G
Ford flex is the best family ride.
This is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned. It has a lot of room for storage even when using all three rows! It is a great family car, but does not have the feel of a minivan. It is great for vacations do to all of the room. It has a lot of great features - heated seats, back seat a/c control, back up camera, Bluetooth tech.
accountCircle Joshua S
It is our home away from home.
Great car for my big family. Has a 3rd row for 7 seats and the 2nd and 3rd row fold down for moving stuff. The back 2 rows have sunroofs while the front row has a moonroof. It also has the ford sync system for Bluetooth use with your phone. It is a wonderful family vehicle.
accountCircle Holby
Ride, Mileage, and Space Galore!
The body style kind of reminds me of the mini trucks and lowriders I used to get excited about when I was a teenager. It think it's a super cool and practical alternative to mini vans and big, lunky SUVs. It's kind of a best kept secret, and I'm sad that 2019 is the end of the model...but it was seriously neglected by Ford. Even though it's fraternal twin, Explorer, is more popular, I use this to make Amazon deliveries and give Uber XL/Lyft rides once in awhile. I have a lot of positive comments from passengers about the spaciousness and attractiveness of the vehicle. I have the tan cloth interior and the seats are pretty durable. I also like the deep blue exterior paint job. I don't like the gray-blue that Ford started using for later models. I upgraded to some touring tires when I bought new tires and it rides like a dream! It's the perfect size for road trips with a family of 5. We have room to spread out, and there's space left behind the third row for some luggage. I have a rack on top for the rest of our gear. I purchased mine used with 40,000 miles. It was still getting about 22 mpgs (combined). Around 90,000 miles, I changed the air filter and replaced the spark plugs and I was back to 22 mpgs (combined) again! I also had to replace a fuel modulator behind the rear passenger door along the way. Other than that, mine has been very reliable.
accountCircle Regina L
Nice vehicle to drive even though it is larger than a car. It drives like one.
It is blue with gray top. It drives wonderfully and is very economic gas wise. I usually fill it up once a week and that is at half a tank. It is roomy with the third row seat. The only problem I have is the third row is hard for me to get in. Once in there it is a comfortable ride with comfortable leg room. We brought the vehicle so that we could take our grandkids with us on long trips. They absolutely love it especially the Sirius radio where they can listen to the music they want without commercials while riding. I have been questioned by people as to how I like it and the gas mileage while I am out and about. I love my flex.
accountCircle Sam F
Family vehicle with the flex.
The only problems I have had is with the back door/tailgate door. It needed a new motor. However there is so much room. It sits 7 people and it can haul all of my kids sports equipment with no problem at all. I like that it is spacious and has enough plug in areas for people to charge their devices.
accountCircle Allyson T
It has a ton of space for a growing family. With seating up to 7
I absolutely love my car. It fits all 7 of us perfect. Plus holds all the baseball equipment!
accountCircle Karen W
It is a Reliable and comfortable vehicle, and it has a hauling hitch.
It is Easy to enter and get out. It has Lots of room. It is Easy on Gas. It is a Smooth ride. It Looks regal.
accountCircle Mrlissay P
Cool mom driving in an edgy car.
Love my flex but sometimes depending on how I am sitting it is hard to see in blind spot. It is very reliable and I love having the third row especially when traveling. It is pretty good on gas, love the heated leather seats and the black sparkly paint. I do wish it had a moonroof.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Deanna P
Focusing on the gas pedal.
The brakes are a little touchy. Same with the gas, I have to be very careful when I press on the gas, if I use too much power the car will fly forward abruptly. This is actually helpful though when I am merging onto the highway! But when I am at a stop sign, I have to gently tap or I will go far too fast.
accountCircle L D
Too many issues to be worth it!
The cars electronic power steering goes in and out regularly. It apparently is something that was recalled in 2010 but has yet to improve. Also the drive train makes a terrible noise and it started close to 70k miles, this is also an issue many other flex owners have complained about for years without resolution.
accountCircle Debra K
I love the very precise backup camera.
It is a great car if you have to drive six people around and you do not like minivans. The seats fold/stow easily and the gas mileage is decent. But, it is so long and difficult to park, and as my oldest graduates from high school, I long for a smaller vehicle! It was great while it lasted but I am ready to something smaller.
accountCircle Justyne W
It is very large and roomy. Very great car for a road trip.
On my ford flex really the only thing I do not like about it is the center dash where the screen is. I do not like how hard it is to change the radio station and ac/heat. It is a touch tap that is very tiny and hard to touch correctly while driving you have to look at it and take your eyes off the road.
accountCircle Reece P
I love my ford flex 2014 so much.
The flex ford 2014 is very spacious and wonderful for big families that do not want something as hefty as a van. Lots of trunk space, comfortable seats, and has Bluetooth radio option that comes in handy for long road trips with a music crazy family. I have had it for a long time now (4 years) and it is still running just fine.
accountCircle Kyle W
2014 ford focus se review.
Transmission problems, it stutters. The car handles pretty well and is good on fuel economy. It takes e85 so the gas is a lot cheaper than most cars. It has bluetooth and is able to connect to a few cars. It also has a sunroof but also plenty of room in the trunk.
accountCircle Alyssa C
The features are GREAT!!!
I have a 2014 Ford Flex Limited that has been my daily vehicle for almost 2 years. Overall it's a good car. We have had some repairs (CV joint, fuel pump filter). I love all of the features, sunroof, nav system, push-button start. I look forward to having it several more years.
accountCircle Robin B
Car is okay, but not the best.
Speakers are spotty, the car drives okay but can be loud at times, after one car wash the back washer fluid sprayer stopped working, the car is comfortable and a nice ride because it is smooth as it sits up high, the touch screen does not always work and can be very off, the speech commands also do not always work properly.

Ford Flex Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
287 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats
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SEL
287 HP 19 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited
287 HP 19 MPG 6-7 Seats
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Limited w/EcoBoost
365 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2014 Ford Flex Owner Reviews

4.46
158 Reviews
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 32%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Alandra B on June 25, 2021
My wonderful daily driver.
The car just keeps on running and I literally drive it into the ground. I do deliveries for GrubHub and I am a caregiver as well, so I basically live in my vehicle. It is roomy and I do like the heated seats for my back. There is great lumbar support as well. I do not like the fact that it is pretty difficult to park. I also am not a fan of the look of the stock wheels.
accountCircle Kyle W on June 23, 2021
2014 ford focus se review.
Transmission problems, it stutters. The car handles pretty well and is good on fuel economy. It takes e85 so the gas is a lot cheaper than most cars. It has bluetooth and is able to connect to a few cars. It also has a sunroof but also plenty of room in the trunk.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mary R.

I love that it drives like a smaller vehicle. It hugs the road nicely and it does not feel like your driving a tank like some other vehicles it is size. I love how spacious it is. We are a family of 5 and have a large dog and we all fit in there perfectly for long trips. I love how all the seats in the back lay down completely flat which creates a nice amount of space to transport things.

likeFilled Angel H.

Lots of room, made for adult size people. 7 Seater. Nice sound, sunroof, easy handling. Rear view camera allows for easy exits. Side view alerts ease changing lanes. Seats adjust easily. Lots of luggage space as well as cargo space.

likeFilled Lisa G.

The pros of this vehicle are it is spacious seating arrangements without sacrificing your trunk space! The seats are very easy to maneuver and comfortable as well. It drives very smoothly and can even haul smaller things. Our family of 6 loves our ford flex and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a family vehicle.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mary R.

I do not feel like it is super ideal for families with more than one kid in a car seat. We have two kids in car seats and it is a pain trying to get our older son (6) in the back in the third row because we have to move everything around. And he could sit in between the two car seats but there is not a ton of room for him.

dislikeFilled Angel H.

Some might say it is too big, somewhat long. Sunroof should have alert when it is not returned back to normal position. Only one side has seats adjust for back row seating. Sunroof does not allow for roof top storage.

dislikeFilled Lisa G.

The cons of the ford flex are having to fold the middle seat to get to the third row. It also has very strange doors that basically cup under the vehicle where the rocker panels are. I have only owned mine for a year but I fear that living in the north with snow and salt being a factor that the bottom of my doors will begin to rust and that will be a heftier replacement than rocker panels.

Ranks #11 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2014 Ford Flex has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
4.78
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2014 Toyota 4Runner
4.73
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2014 Ford Flex
4.46

Ranks #6 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Ford Flex has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #6 of 22 other Midsize SUVs.

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2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
33 MPG
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2014 Subaru Outback
30 MPG
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2014 Ford Flex
25 MPG

Is The 2014 Ford Flex A Good Car?

Yes, the 2014 ford flex limited is a great vehicle. It is comfortable, reliable, practical and economical.
Cynthia T.
It's a very good vehicle, has a lot of features and drives very well. 3rd row to fit the family. Lots of perks.
Adam P.
Yes it is. It is comfortable on trips, has many accessories, has seating for my family and very versatile in carrying many types of materials, supplies, etc
Ilka D.
Yes it spacious rides smoothly and looks good too. I live my flex and my kids fix comfortably. You can fold all the sets down to stow and is so easy to use.
Camila P.
Yes. It is safe and reliable. It provides good mileage for a family on the run and a busy mom at work.
Nathaniel H.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Ford Flex?

The 2014 ford flex limited is a very reliable automobile. It starts consistently and reliably in every weather, even very cold temperatures.
Cynthia T.
It is very reliable, have not had any consistent issues, drives well. Has had normal wear and tear but no reoccurring issues.
Adam P.
Wish the gas mileage was better but for the size vehicle, it's not bad. There has been a problem with plastic side window panels coming loose
Sarah H.
It's very reliable I've never had a problem. It's radio is Bluetooth compatible with great radio options.
Kathy S.
Yes it is reliable. There have been issues with the locks from time to time but nothing major in terms of how it runs.
Alexander Z.

Is The 2014 Ford Flex A Good Value?

We bought our 2014 ford flex limited at a used car dealership - CarMax - I believe. They price their vehicles according to a standardized scale. The car is a good value and a good fit for our... Read More
Cynthia T.
It is a good value, bought it used. Got a good price. Has run well for the time we have had it with no major issues.
Adam P.
It is comparable in price to other vehicles of its size and equipment. Overall, a good value, especially if you find a late model previously owned car.
Dave N.
It's a great value I only paid $12,000.00 for it add bumper to bumper coverage through the dealership my payments are $300 a monthly
Cara N.
Now, one can be purchased for nearly 10 grand, for a family in need, I would say it’s a great value.
Jamie S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2014 Ford Flex radio not working?

Answer: The radio in a 2014 Ford Flex is a very prominent part in the vehicles day to day usage, so when something goes wrong with it You lose a lot more than just Your tunes. While there doesnt seem to be a ton of...

Why is my 2014 Ford Flex backup camera not working?

Answer: There are several reasons that the backup camera would not be working on a 2014 Ford Flex. There have been complaints of a software malfunction that causes the signal from the camera to drop. You have to go...

How do i perform the 2014 Ford Flex climate control reset?

Answer: When the climate control system is not working in Your 2014 Ford Flex then the first thing that You should do is reset the system. Resetting it is pretty straightforward and easy to do. The first thing that You...

How do I check the 2014 ford flex charging system?

Answer: When the Ford Flex' "Check Charging System" warning illuminates it indicates there is a problem with the alternator. Its voltage output should be tested at a local auto supply center or dealership. The charging...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety