2014 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1684 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Steering (500), Unknown Or Other (337), Structure (276).
Key takeaways
- 1684 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 32 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 38 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 500 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 337 | 20% |
| Structure | 276 | 16% |
| Engine | 198 | 12% |
| Suspension | 103 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 100 | 6% |
| Power Train | 80 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 67 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 47 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 29 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 29 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
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- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Explorer 4 DR SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-21
My drivers seat belt will only fasten at the perfect angle about 10% of the time or less. I called form to open a claim but they said it was a “wear and tear” item. I don’t think a SEATBELL is a negotiable.
Steering - filed 2026-10-21
My steering wheel suddenly became really loose causing the control of the vehicle to be really difficult and it make a very loose hollow noise.
Engine - filed 2026-10-20
Engineering design flaw. Water pump connected to the timing chain, knowing that it would cost thousands of dollars to fix.
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More for the 2014 Ford Explorer
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.