2014 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 2, 2026 · 72 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Expedition years
Far fewer complaints than other years 24th of 33 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Expedition. That ranks 24th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (34 complaints, 47%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Ford Expedition problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train34 · ~124,000 mi
Electrical System13 · ~85,000 mi
Engine10 · ~138,500 mi
Air Bags7 · ~40,000 mi
Structure6 · ~97,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control4
Seat Belts3 · ~25,800 mi
Suspension3 · ~44,000 mi
Unknown or Other3 · ~47,000 mi
Visibility3 · ~166,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3447%124,000——
Electrical System1318%85,000——
Engine1014%138,500——
Air Bags710%40,000——
Structure68%97,000——
Vehicle Speed Control46%———
Seat Belts34%25,800——
Suspension34%44,000——
Unknown or Other34%47,000——
Visibility34%166,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)23%64,500——
Seats23%12,000——
Wheels23%104,500——
Back Over Prevention11%———
Child Seat11%———
Service Brakes11%———
Service Brakes, Air11%106,000——
Tires11%162,749——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 11 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 2201522016: 2201622017: 5201752018: 5201852019: 7201972020: 6202062021: 8202182022: 6202262023: 112023112024: 7202472025: 7202572026: 420264

n = 72 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Ford Expedition recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2014 Ford Expedition.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer AT, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: UTV11R9 4221. The contact purchased four new tires. The contact called Walmart for assistance. The contact became aware that there were large blisters on the sidewalls of…

Tires · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761579

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…

Power Train · received Jun 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747325

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…

Power Train · received Apr 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11733946

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…

Power Train · received Mar 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11726391

Minor side impact. All repairs were make and no issues noted

Structure · received Oct 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11695111

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Expedition?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 34 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Expedition?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2014 Ford Expedition a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.