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2014 Ford FLEX Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1588221
Internal NHTSA #	11241055
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	FLEX
Model Year	2014
File date	25/07/19
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle center console (also known by ford as the glove box) latch attachment, has separated per ford tech and will no longer secure latch assembly to armrest assembly. This failure results in the center console latch not securing the armrest. As the armrest is not secured, it enters the area around the driver and impedes driving, impacting safety while vehicle is in motion. This is a known failure that has reportedly occurred on multiple vehicles up to about model year 2014 (ford flex), ref nhtsa report 11152858 for example. Vehicle is under warranty by ford and repair is under review currently by ford, as it was initially declined to be covered for unexplained reasons. Per dealership, entire armrest assembly requires replacement as the attaching points are non-repairable. Failure mileage was approximately 44,000 miles. Failure was not caused by owner's actions that would be considered as negligent.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	44000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PERRYSBURG, OH
VIN pattern	2FMHK6DT5EBXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	04/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Ford FLEX Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Ford FLEX Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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