2014 Ford Explorer problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1677 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Explorer. The most-reported areas: Steering (497), Unknown Or Other (336), Structure (276).
Key takeaways
- 1677 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 | 497 | 30% |
| Unknown Or Other | 336 | 20% |
| Structure | 276 | 16% |
| Engine | 196 | 12% |
| Suspension | 103 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 100 | 6% |
| Power Train | 79 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 67 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 62 | 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%.
| 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.
Suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-19
2 incomplete recalls
Steering - filed 2026-09-17
Steering simply shutoff and locked up while driving. I seen there's a recall on 2013 Ford exploers but not for 2014 even though its the same problem. Now im without a vehicle and it will be a expensive repair.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-13
I own a 2014 Ford Explorer, VIN [XXX]. In approximately 2020, I reported damaged exterior A-pillar appliqué trim clip(s) to a Ford dealer and requested repair. I was told the needed part was on backorder. The condition was not permanently repaired. Ford later issued Safety Recall 24S02 / NHTSA Recall 24V-031 for certa...
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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.