2014 Ford Expedition problems and complaints

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (34), Electrical System (13), Engine (10).

Key takeaways

  • 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 10 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train3447%
Electrical System1318%
Engine1014%
Air Bags710%
Structure68%
Vehicle Speed Control46%
Visibility34%
Unknown Or Other34%
Seat Belts34%
Suspension34%
Service Brakes23%
Wheels23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x44/54/55/54/5
2014 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x24/54/55/53/5
2014 Ford Expedition SUV 4x24/54/55/53/5
2014 Ford Expedition SUV 4x44/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Tires - filed 2026-09-02

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer AT, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: UTV11R9 4221. The contact purchased four new tires. The contact called Walmart for assistance. The contact became aware that there were large blisters on the sidewalls of the tires. The tire ...

Power Train - filed 2026-06-30

I bought this 2014 ford expedition. I didn't know at the time the Triton 5.4 had a transmission Lead Frame defect. I asked them to cover it under NHTSA 26V237 but they refused because they dsaid it wasn't part of the recall although this vehicle shares the same exact components. I also asked them to cover it under Safe...

Power Train,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-04-27

While driving on interstate at highway speeds (70mph), the transmission experienced sudden downshift, which increased the engine RPMs to redline and rapidly decelerated the vehicle. Occupant safety was put at risk while other drivers were forced to quickly avoid collision due to our much slower speed. Transmission woul...

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More for the 2014 Ford Expedition

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.