Engine turbo failure while driving on highway during a longer road trip (~600 miles, majority at highway speeds). This is the v6 ecoboost engine. I was informed by dealership repair shop that it 'fell apart' and parts of it were sucked back into the engine. Significant knocking and pop sound from engine while driving; significant loss of power when accelerating.
2014 Ford Flex engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. While driving, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The vehicle was not taken to a ford dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Breaks and rotors have been worked on 3 times within 1 year by carmax. In addition, bearings have been replaced. Additionally, the vehicles computer module failed. Also, the fuel pump.
Wife stopped and got gas, drove approximately 45miles, parked in the garage and wouldn't start the next morning..... I attempted several times to get it started, and determined it was a fuel issue. Searched the web and found several complaints regarding 2013-2015 flexs' with same complaint. Diagnosis was fuel pump relay, but not mine????
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start in cold weather. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to huntington ford (2890 s rochester rd, rochester hills, mi 48307, (248) 852-0400) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 65,818.
Engine has stalled several times while traveling down road. Unexpected loss of power at the same time as engine stall. Also unprompted call to ford vehicle report number while traveling numerous times. Once car is restarted, several codes are lit including trac control and engine light. This has happened 3 times in the last 30 days.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and the engine warning indicator and code: 90627 illuminated. The contact called sunland ford at (760) 241-7751 (located at 15330 palmdale rd, victorville, ca 92392) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that he repaired the vehicle himself, but the details were not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. *tt the consumer stated the VIN should have been listed in the existing recall, had all the signs which met the requirements. The fuel pum control module was replaced. Updated 12/13/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. While driving out of a parking lot at 5 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormally strong odor. The contact was unsure where the odor originated from and rolled down the windows. The contact called ed butts ford (1515 n hacienda blvd, la puente, ca 91744, (800) 960-3673) and was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The dealer was contacted a second time and diagnosed that carbon monoxide was leaking from the exhaust system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. When it would start, the vehicle would stall while driving unknown speeds. The low pressure warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact called jc lewis ford (9505 abercorn st, savannah, ga 31406). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall; however, the symptoms were identical to the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v621000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 91,000. The VIN was not available. *tt
Check engine light came on after the check fuel fill inlet light had been on. When taken to the ford dealer they said the legal canister failed internally. Now ford is saying they won't cover it because it not part of the emissions system. My vehicle is 2014 ford flex del.
Talana recall , vavlve cover, pcv valve, crankcase vent oil separator high performance engine rtb silicone, sae 5w-30 premium synthetic oil, brake parts cleaner, metal surface wipes, silicone gasket remover. Smoking condition from the tailpipe during normal engine operating temperatures. Brought to ford dealer ship when it happened. They diagnosed the problem. Took home. Brought back 1 week later.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 80,250.
2014 ford flex. Consumer writes in regards to possible engine failure. *ld the consumer stated the engine either shut off or failed to start. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford flex. While driving the vehicle, there was an abnormal exhaust odor in the cabin. The contact stated that the exhaust caused the contact to be hospitalized on three occasions. There was no crash involved. The contact stated that subsequent blood tests showed traces of carbon monoxide in the blood. Additionally, the contact stated that she constantly experienced severe headaches after driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to gosch ford (150 carriage cir, hemet, ca 92545, (951) 396-7250) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was no trace of carbon monoxide in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60.
No, there wasn't a fire (yet). But your system wouldn't allow me to send this w/o picking one of the three incident options. Bad raw fuel smell after every engine shutoff. Car taken to ford dealer who told us there was a tsb# 14-0091 for this issue. No parts available, and they don't know when they will be available! We are worried that the car is going to start on fire! Please help!
I was traveling 70 MPH on a toll way in busy morning traffic. Without any warning the vehicle lost engine power. Pressing the gas gave no acceleration and no power to move the car. Thankfully I was in the left lane and had enough momentum to get to the left shoulder. At this point a wrench light came on saying check manual. The car was under no power of its own in 70 MPH traffic. Very dangerous! Sat on the left should of the speeding toll road until a tow truck arrived and took it to the nearest dealership. They ran diagnostics and were very surprised and perplexed why a 2014 engine seized up. Issued a rental car for an indefinite time and said the engine will be taken completely a part as they try to figure out what went wrong. They said they will work with ford on a solution whether to rebuild the engine or put a new one in. This is a 2014 engine! I think they know there is a big problem with the car. I certainly have lost confidence in it. It failed me at 70mph in traffic.
Vehicle was parked on side of road, on an incline facing uphill, with engine running. 2 adult passengers in vehicle. Without notice vehicle began rolling backwards. Passenger turned wheel in an attempt to stop vehicle on curb. Center console prevented passenger from being able to access vehicle brakes or parking brake. Vehicle ended up striking another vehicle before it came to rest. Luckily there were no injuries as hill ends in cul-de-sac with large drop off. I requested local ford dealers inspect powertrain system as a car in park should not suddenly begin rolling. 2 local dealers have refused to look at vehicle citing they do not want to get involved.
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