2014 Ford Expedition Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 34 1 crash

“ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2020, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK FROM CHURCH, APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES. IT WAS PARKED ON A GRAVEL DRIVE WAY, IN PARK, AND THE KEY REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXITED AT APPROXIMATELY 12:35PM. AT 2:46PM IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UP AGAINST A TOWABLE MAN-LIFT WITH THE TONGUE OF IT INSIDE THE FRONT GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE KEYS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE HOME'S DINING ROOM TABLE A SHORT TIME LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE MAN-LIFT AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS SET TO ASSURE THAT IT DID NOT ROLL AGAIN. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED, IN 'PARK', AND…”
NHTSA complaint #11389814, 2020 · crash

“I bought this 2014 ford expedition. I didn't know at the time the Triton 5.4 had a transmission Lead Frame defect. I asked them to cover it under NHTSA 26V237 but they refused because they dsaid it wasn't part of the recall although this vehicle shares the same exact components. I also asked them to cover it under Safety Recall 26S28. I ended up having to pay $1842.00 to get this fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11747325, 2026

“While driving on interstate at highway speeds (70mph), the transmission experienced sudden downshift, which increased the engine RPMs to redline and rapidly decelerated the vehicle. Occupant safety was put at risk while other drivers were forced to quickly avoid collision due to our much slower speed. Transmission would not select proper gear which made it difficult to proceed to a safe pull-off point. After restarting the vehicle, the situation repeated itself several times while attempting to drive home. Reoccurring problems include rapid deceleration and high engine revs when transmission…”
NHTSA complaint #11733946, 2026

Electrical System 13 2 fire 1 injury

“Air conditioner stopped working; we pulled to side of street and shut engine off. Restarted engine and smoke started coming out of air conditioner vent on passenger side then out of front dash. Shut engine off again and called AAA for tow truck. Tow truck came about an hour and a half later. Tow truck driver turned ignition key to put car in neutral and began pulling it up onto flat bed. Smoke started coming from front area of dash and out through vents at bottom of windshield. Tow truck driver rolled car back down onto street. Smoke got extremely thick. My husband opened front passenger d…”
NHTSA complaint #11490337, 2022 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“Fire while engine on /off exactly as described in NHTSA campaign 22V648000, Ford Recall Campaign 22S56. Car destroyed damaging adjacent property. No injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11525229, 2023 · fire

“Was driving 80MPH down the highway when instantly the rear wheels locked up, green wrench came on dashboard and my car came to a screeching halt. Complete loss of power, and am VERY lucky it did not create a major pile up on the highway! Had to "bunny" hop it over 4 lanes of traffic and barely survived the most terrifying experience of my life. Had it towed and the mechanic shop said the throttle body/actuator had magnetic problem which is VERY common, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! But there are no recalls on it, and they had to replace the entire unit, and now I am scared to death to drive the veh…”
NHTSA complaint #11687286, 2025

Engine 10

“Was driving 80MPH down the highway when instantly the rear wheels locked up, green wrench came on dashboard and my car came to a screeching halt. Complete loss of power, and am VERY lucky it did not create a major pile up on the highway! Had to "bunny" hop it over 4 lanes of traffic and barely survived the most terrifying experience of my life. Had it towed and the mechanic shop said the throttle body/actuator had magnetic problem which is VERY common, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! But there are no recalls on it, and they had to replace the entire unit, and now I am scared to death to drive the veh…”
NHTSA complaint #11687286, 2025

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The contact stated that the check engine and Advancetrac warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission lead frame needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was became aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the fail…”
NHTSA complaint #11660526, 2025

“The contact's father owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer was fluctuating. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated while his father was driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road temporarily. The driver was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exc…”
NHTSA complaint #11615192, 2024

Air Bags 7 6 crash 8 injury

“TRAVELING APROX 45-50 MPH ON HIGHWAY WHEN A SUBURBAN PULL OUT IN FRONT OF WITH ABOUT 55 FEET AND I HIT THE TRAILER THEY WERE PULLING HEAD ON AND THEN IT SPUN ME SIDEWAYS AND INTO A 5 FT DEEP DITCH AND CAME TO ABRUPT STOP FROM THE FRONT NOSE DOWN. NONE OF OUR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, FOR EITHER MYSELF OR MY PASSENGER. WE WERE BOTH TAKEN BY AMBULANCE AND SUSTAIN CONTUSIONS, BACK AND NECK INJURIES.BOTH VEHICLES WER EIN MOTION AND IT OCCURED ON A HIGHWAY WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 55 AND I HAD THE RIGHT OF WAY, THEY PULLED OUT FROM A SIDE ROAD.”
NHTSA complaint #11390865, 2021 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TRAFFIC ON HWY CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP FROM AROUND 60 MPH. I APPLIED THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND CAME TO A SAFE STOP. THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME DID NOT STOP AND REAR ENDED ME AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THERE WERE 3 PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE, ALL WEARING SEATBELTS, AND NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG WENT OFF!!! THE SENSORS TO PREVENT CAR FROM STARTING AFTER AN ACCIDENT ACTIVATED AND CAR WOULD NOT START. BECAUSE MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE STILL AT TIME OF IMPACT, THERE WERE NO LIFE THREATENING INJURIES, BUT WERE SOME INJURY. THE NYS POLICE AT THE SCENE WERE SURPRISED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF.”
NHTSA complaint #11270942, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“THIS VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A SEMI TRUCK ON A SURFACE STREET. BOTH VEHICLES WERE IN MOTION; THE SEMI TURNED INTO OUR VEHICLE. THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND A PILLAR WERE DESTROYED, THE FRONT BUMPER SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE, AND THE B AND C PILLARS ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALONG WITH PARTS OF THE DOORS WERE IMPACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS, MY WIFE REQUIRED EMERGENCY CARE, AND THE EXPEDITION SUSTAINED OVER 25K IN DAMAGE BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. NONE OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS COULD UNDERSTAND WHY BASED ON THEIR EXPERIENCE RESPONDING TO ACCIDENTS. I ATTEMPTED…”
NHTSA complaint #10960105, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Structure 6 2 crash

“ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2020, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK FROM CHURCH, APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES. IT WAS PARKED ON A GRAVEL DRIVE WAY, IN PARK, AND THE KEY REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXITED AT APPROXIMATELY 12:35PM. AT 2:46PM IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UP AGAINST A TOWABLE MAN-LIFT WITH THE TONGUE OF IT INSIDE THE FRONT GRILL OF THE VEHICLE. THE KEYS WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE HOME'S DINING ROOM TABLE A SHORT TIME LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF OF THE MAN-LIFT AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS SET TO ASSURE THAT IT DID NOT ROLL AGAIN. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOCKED, IN 'PARK', AND…”
NHTSA complaint #11389814, 2020 · crash

“Minor side impact. All repairs were make and no issues noted”
NHTSA complaint #11695111, 2019 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while at the car wash, the running boards extended downward and fractured. The contact stated that the running boards failed to retract as intended. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the running boards were extending and retracting independently. The contact engaged the running boards to extend down. The contact stated that the front driver's side window became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the window motor. The local dea…”
NHTSA complaint #11627649, 2021

Vehicle Speed Control 4

“While driving on interstate at highway speeds (70mph), the transmission experienced sudden downshift, which increased the engine RPMs to redline and rapidly decelerated the vehicle. Occupant safety was put at risk while other drivers were forced to quickly avoid collision due to our much slower speed. Transmission would not select proper gear which made it difficult to proceed to a safe pull-off point. After restarting the vehicle, the situation repeated itself several times while attempting to drive home. Reoccurring problems include rapid deceleration and high engine revs when transmission…”
NHTSA complaint #11733946, 2026

“While driving the truck will shift into 1st gear. It will also shift back and forth between gears randomly. When this happens, the wheels may lock up or just skid. The service engine light will come on, the speedometer will drop to zero while still moving and the "miles to empty" will show at zero miles. Sometime the tire indicator will turn on as well. This may/may not reset when the vehicle turns off and back on. Other times the vehicle will stick in first gear when leaving from a stop. It will also stick in 3rd or 4th gear as well. There have been times where it seems to stick like…”
NHTSA complaint #11726391, 2025

“My mother in law contacted me and stated her 2014 ford expedition’s transmission felt like it was failing. I drove same the next day. As I was test driving the vehicle at approximately 60mph down a U.S. highway, I hear a “clunk” noise and then immediately the RPMs went up and the vehicle downshifted into 1st gear causing the vehicles’s wheel to lock up. I went sliding down the highway and luckily didn’t not collide with another vehicle. I had the vehicle scanned and same displayed PO722 output speed sensor codes. After further research, I discovered that her transmission is the same model and…”
NHTSA complaint #11525734, 2023

Seat Belts 3

“Both my third row seat belts, driver and passenger side, have come unstitched. Luckily we were not needing them, my son was buckling up at the time of failure. I have an extended warranty on the car from Ford and was told they cover the second row seat belts but not the third row.”
NHTSA complaint #11498714, 2022

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt sensor and rear seats seat belt sensors were inoperable. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light failed to illuminate with a passenger seated in the front passenger’s seat without the seat belt securely fastened. The driver's side seat belt alarm operated correctly. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who could not duplicate the failure with the alarm. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not equipped with a front passenger’s side seat belt sensor alarm. The veh…”
NHTSA complaint #11474753, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT, THE WARNING CHIME DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WAS NOT LATCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80.”
NHTSA complaint #10630176, 2014

Suspension 3

“IN 2015 LEFT FRONT STRUT FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT 3/3/2015 AT APPROX 10,00 MILES REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT ONLY THAT STRUT.. IN 2016 BOTH REAR STRUTS FOUND LEAKING AT 25,000 MILES. BOTH REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 3/3/2019 AT 45,00 MILES RIGHT FRONT STRUT FOUND LEAKING. MECHANIC NOTED OK TO GO TO NEXT OIL CHANGE. (/16/20 RT FRONT STRUT STILL FOUND LEAKING BUT LITTLE PROGRESSION. DECIDED TO WAIT UNTIL 20121 AS NO ACCELERATED TIRE WEAR NOTED OVER THE LAST YEAR. FORD SHOULD HAVE REPLACED ALL STRUTS UNDER WARRANTY WHEN THE LEFT FRONT AND BOTH REARS WERE FOUND LEAKING.. PHOTOS NOT CLEAR TO ME…”
NHTSA complaint #11359912, 2020

“OUR 2014 FORD EXPEDITION HAS DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBERS WHICH LEAK OIL. ON 4/21/17, WITH 21,132 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE FORD DEALER REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, WHICH WAS LEAKING OIL, UNDER WARRANTY. ON 11/17/17 THE FORD DEALER, WITH 27,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WHICH WERE BOTH LEAKING OIL. THIS WAS DONE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION AND WAS ALSO DONE UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, ON 4/30/20 WITH 49,851 MILES ON THE ODOMETER, THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, WHICH WAS REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALER AT 27,…”
NHTSA complaint #11322810, 2020

“ALL 4 OF OUR STRUTS HAVE A SLOW LEAK AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NEVER ONCE OWNED A VEHICLE THAT ALL 4 STRUTS LEAKED AT THE SAME TIME.. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ONLY DRIVING IS HIGHWAY. JUST FOUND OUT TODAY”
NHTSA complaint #11048707, 2017

Unknown Or Other 3 1 fire

“Fire while engine on /off exactly as described in NHTSA campaign 22V648000, Ford Recall Campaign 22S56. Car destroyed damaging adjacent property. No injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11525229, 2023 · fire

“PAINT BUBBLING ON HOOD AND REAR HATCH KNOWN DEFECT BY FORD CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEAR'S OLD”
NHTSA complaint #11096382, 2018

“WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR WE NOTICED THAT THE CARPET IN THE DRIVER WHEEL WELL WAS CUT SHORT. AT THAT TIME IT DID NOT CAUSE A HAZARD BUT OVER TIME AND MANY VISITS TO THE DEALER IT HAS FOLDED OVER IT ITSELF AND IS BECOMING DANGEROUS. FORD HAS LOOKED AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND ACKNOWLEDGED IT AS A PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT SINCE IT IS AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS CAN POSE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND ASKING THAT FORD MAKE THE REPAIR. ALSO THE PANEL ON THE SIDE OF THE CHAR IS FALLING OFF AND IS POSING A HAZARD TOO. THE DEALER SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS OFTEN AND SEEMS TO BE A…”
NHTSA complaint #11012087, 2017

Visibility 3

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal burning smell while the blower motor was engaged. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to a recall that did not include the year of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11654049, 2025

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the passenger’s side windshield wiper seized in the upright position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11494440, 2022

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while at the car wash, the running boards extended downward and fractured. The contact stated that the running boards failed to retract as intended. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the running boards were extending and retracting independently. The contact engaged the running boards to extend down. The contact stated that the front driver's side window became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the window motor. The local dea…”
NHTSA complaint #11627649, 2021

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2

“FORD RECALL ON EXPLORER MODEL REGARDING THE VEHICLE NOT RECOGNIZING THAT THE SHIFT GEAR IS IN THE PARKING SETTING,THEREFORE THE KEY IS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED...ALSO RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE CONSIDERING THAT SINCE PARKING ISN'T ENABLED THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD TO THE RECORDS THAT THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS MALFUNCTION IN 3 DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS INCLUDING 2012 AND 2008. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO REPORT THAT THE AUTOMATIC RUNNING BOARDS HAVE BECOME DIS ENGAGED IN THE MOTOR AND ONLY WORK RANDOMLY WHICH IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN ENTERING…”
NHTSA complaint #11151365, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10881435, 2016

Seats 2

“WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR WE NOTICED THAT THE CARPET IN THE DRIVER WHEEL WELL WAS CUT SHORT. AT THAT TIME IT DID NOT CAUSE A HAZARD BUT OVER TIME AND MANY VISITS TO THE DEALER IT HAS FOLDED OVER IT ITSELF AND IS BECOMING DANGEROUS. FORD HAS LOOKED AT IT SEVERAL TIMES AND ACKNOWLEDGED IT AS A PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT SINCE IT IS AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THIS CAN POSE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND ASKING THAT FORD MAKE THE REPAIR. ALSO THE PANEL ON THE SIDE OF THE CHAR IS FALLING OFF AND IS POSING A HAZARD TOO. THE DEALER SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS OFTEN AND SEEMS TO BE A…”
NHTSA complaint #11012087, 2017

“OWN A 2014 FORD EXPEDITION. WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT, THE WARNING CHIME DOES NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT IS NOT LATCHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND ROCHESTER FORD DEALER SERVICE STATED A PART WAS NOT PUT IT WAS OPTIONAL AND THEY DID NOT REPAIR IT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN BUT REPORTED AT 12,000 MILES.”
NHTSA complaint #10781216, 2015

Service Brakes 2 1 crash

“Two incidents resulting in minor collision. No injuries. Approaching traffic light applying brakes and accelerator is also engaged. I could not stop the vehicle. Repair man denied it could happen after first incident. No inspections made as far as i know. There is usually no warning lights or indicators on with this vehicle. I am terrified of this vehicle now. I have owned it for less than 2 months. I understand it was in a major (front and rear) accident in Atlanta area by a previous owner. Police report to be filed Monday morning. Both parties have Geico insurance. 1st incident at 46…”
NHTSA complaint #11539622, 2023 · crash

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the RPM increased rapidly, and the contact became aware that the vehicle had downshifted unintendedly, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the wheel speed sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satis…”
NHTSA complaint #11552913, 2023

Wheels 2

“WHEEL NUTS WERE SWOLLEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. JUST A WEEK PRIOR I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND THE NUTS WERE REMOVED WITHOUT INCIDENCE. HAD THEY BEEN SWOLLEN AT THE TIME I WOULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD OUT OF TOWN FROM FAMILY/FRIENDS ALONE. THE TOW COMPANY, DUE TO COVID, COULD NOT TAKE ME TO WHERE MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN TOWED. LUCKILY, THE NUTS WERE ABLE TO BE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF FLAT.”
NHTSA complaint #11363247, 2020

“LOW TIRE SENSOR KEPT GOING OFF. KEPT TAKING VEHICLE TO NORTH CASCADE FORD AND LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS TO HAVE SENSORS RESET AND TIRES CHECKED. DIFFERENT TIRES AT DIFFERENT TIMES WERE LOW. STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 41000 MILES. ON OCTOBER 7,2017 FRONT DRIVER TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. AIRED IT UP AND WENT TO LES SCHWAB. AFTER CHECKING ALL 4 TIRES AND NOT FINDING ANY PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES, WHICH WERE PURCHASED AT LES SCHWAB THE TIRE TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THREE OF THE FOUR WHEELS THAT CAME ON THE VEHICLE WHEN PURCHASED (PURCHASED NEW FROM NORTH CASCADE FORD) WERE CRACKED AND ALLOWING AIR FROM TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11033304, 2017

Back Over Prevention 1 1 crash

“Backup camera intermittently blacks out or becomes distorted.”
NHTSA complaint #11687179, 2025 · crash

Child Seat 1

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer equipped with a Graco Slimfit safety seat. The contact stated that the left harness strap was damaged and ripped in the middle. The contact mentioned that the safety seat was used only for 6 months and was not safe for the child. The manufacturer date was June 3, 2019. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11446919, 2021