Worst 2014 Ford Explorer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Explorer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 479 | 10 | 1 | 91,655 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 196 | — | — | 47,392 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 173 | — | — | 105,467 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 95 | 6 | — | 72,900 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 93 | 1 | 2 | 67,649 mi | |
| Body Structure | 90 | — | — | 52,833 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 73 | — | 1 | 67,921 mi | |
| Fuel System | 62 | — | 1 | 32,850 mi | |
| Airbags | 47 | 7 | — | 69,594 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 30 | — | 2 | 36,166 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 28 | 2 | — | 34,826 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 27 | 4 | — | 77,023 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 26 | — | — | 61,818 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 25 | — | — | 26,018 mi | |
| Brakes | 25 | 4 | — | 51,404 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 24 | 2 | — | 62,293 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 18 | — | — | 29,163 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 14 | — | — | 82,615 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 13 | 1 | — | 81,816 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield:Critical Fasteners | 13 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 12 | — | — | 98,300 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Pump | 11 | — | — | 128,924 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 33,240 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | 51,835 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 6 | — | — | 115,397 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 6 | — | — | 68,433 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 5 | — | — | 100,187 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford Explorer
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,260,351 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.
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2014 Ford Explorer — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Explorer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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