2014 FORD EXPLORER Complaints

View complaints related to 2014 FORD EXPLORER. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 1,580 complaints submitted for the 2014 FORD EXPLORER. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Elk Grove, CA

    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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Columbia, SC

    The defective recall items outlined in NHTSA Recall 24V031 (safety recall notice 24S02) continue to remain unrepaired and unresolved. The original notice was dated January 2024 and advised that parts and repairs should be available by late 2024. As of May 26, 2026 parts are not available and the windshield trim attachments and related rubber seals are not in place. The safety recall notice details the risks associated with this unrepaired and unresolved recall item.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Minneapolis, MN

    My pillar are coming off to the point when it rains water get inside my car. It’s messed up my system in my car. I can’t close my sun roof and water comes down from my lights that’s above my head where you put your sunny sunglasses in. I been calling around and still haven’t got no where.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Folsom, CA

    When driving, the steering wheel became less responsive. The next day, we drove a few hundred miles and got gas. After turning the car back on, the steering became even less responsive, resulting in a lot of force being needed to be used in order to turn the vehicle. In addition to this, the car was extremely difficult to keep straight, making driving on a single-lane road extremely dangerous. We have dropped the car off at the dealership and are waiting until Monday or Tuesday for a diagnosis and repair.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Crown Point, IN

    Backup camera failed, screen turns black or freezes when the car is put in Reverse. While driving or in reverse the screen becomes pixelated with red, green stripes. The camera is unuseable which creates a safety hazard. A recall is currently active for Ford 2015 explorers but not 2014 ford explorers. It is the exact problem the 2015 explorers are experiencing. The recall needs to be expanded to include the 2014 models.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Cheshire, CT

    The dashboard will randomly not work upon start up or stop working while driving... this only occurs for no longer than 1 min and will self correct. I have had multiple mechanics look for the cause of the issue and have replaced everything short of the instrument cluster and the wiring harness of the truck. While this doesn't seem to interfere with the function of my vehicle, this is/can be very dangerous. Please advise

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Denver, CO

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact stated that the recall repair was initiated in 2024, and the parts were still unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed. The contact's vehicle had not experienced any failure regarding the open recall repair.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Goose Creek, SC

    The contact owns a 2014 FORD Explorer. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the contact noticed the pillar was flapping on both driver side and passenger side, both sides are now fully gone including the top strip. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (24V031000 (STRUCTURE) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 129,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Port St Lucie, FL

    This recall has been open since 2024 with no available repair. My vehicle already experienced the failure while driving twice. I need this escalated to a regional service manager for resolution, or an alternative remedy if parts are still unavailable.”

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2014 FORD EXPLORER
    - Fuquay Varina, NC

    issue with driving between speeds of 25 to 45 mph. Believe that there is a problem with the torque converter as it feels as though it's shuttering during those speeds. speeds of 50 or higher miles per hour feel fine while driving.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE