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2014 Ford Explorer: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2014 Ford Explorer as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
1,684Owner complaints to NHTSA
4Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2014 Ford Explorer owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Steering500Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Unknown Or Other337Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Structure276Most reports between 50k and 130k miles
Engine198Most reports between 10k and 70k miles
Suspension103Most reports between 30k and 110k miles
Electrical System100Most reports between 40k and 120k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2014 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Suspension: RearJun 2019 · Campaign 19V435000
  • Wheels: HubAug 2017 · Campaign 17E048000
  • Suspension: RearApr 2016 · Campaign 16V245000
  • Power Train: Axle AssemblyNov 2020 · Campaign 20V692000
  • Suspension: RearJul 2021 · Campaign 21V537000
  • Suspension: RearMar 2021 · Campaign 20V675000
  • Structure: BodyJan 2024 · Campaign 24V031000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Windshield trim molding Item detachmentPE23001 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Feb 2024
  • Exhaust Odor in Passenger CabEA17002 · opened Jul 2017 · closed Jan 2023
  • Ford Explorer Exhaust OdorPE16008 · opened Jul 2016 · closed Sep 2017
  • Front Brake Hose FailureEA15005 · opened Sep 2015 · closed Nov 2018

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.