2014 Ford Flex · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 50owner reports
- 82,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Oct 28, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
66 of the 244 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 50 of those describe power steering loss, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2014 Flex.
Tick what matches of 50 reports
Power steering loss on other Flex years
No other Flex model year has enough reports of power steering loss for a sheet of its own. See every Flex year.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (7 reports), the EPS motor or module (7 reports) and the column (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the steering system covers the 2014 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 54,000 and 122,000 miles, from the 32 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The power steering system failed and requires brute force to turn the wheel. The software system was reflashed but this did not fix the problem. There was a recall for this issue from 2011-2013, but not for our year. There is not a warning light on.”
Filed Jul 15, 2025
“Sudden loss of control due to power steering failure . No accident, was able to recover.”
Filed Mar 29, 2024
“Electric assisted power steering failure. No warning lights, no warning of failure whatsoever. Unable to steer vehicle while driving. Problem was confirmed by mechanic that the steering rack needed replacement.”
Filed May 20, 2023
“Loss of power steering while turning left at low speed. Steering warning lit and alert for steer assist and service vehicle. Steering wheel extremely difficult to move off center. Car power cycled off then on which cleared warning. Power steering appeared to be restored.”
Filed Aug 16, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 50 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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