2014 Ford Explorer: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
1,673 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
1,673 NHTSA owner complaints · 7 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 139.42
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the front driver’s side A-pillar trim had detached. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable a…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received the notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure). The contact stated that the driver’s side exterior trim was loose. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the part was on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but the line was busy. The failure mile…
While sitting at a stop light, waiting to turn, the steering wheel went stiff, then I was forced to make the turn without the power steering. it started working again but made a very loud grindy noise. the noise has not gone away. I took it to a shop, and they assesed everything, and stated the power steering rack has a fault code, and that the inner tie rods are loose, along with they can hear the power steering rac…
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 19V435000 | Suspension:Rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the… |
| 20V692000 | Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engine… |
| 20V675000 | Suspension:Rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware… |
| 21V537000 | Suspension:Rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Il… |
| 24V031000 | Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, … |
| 16V245000 | Suspension:Rear | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. T… |
| 17E048000 | Wheels:Hub | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for instal… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Steering (496 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 32/100, computed from 1,673 NHTSA complaints and 7 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for the 2014 Ford Explorer, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 10/06/2019. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.