2014 Ford Explorer engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 11, 2026AZElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When I'm driving on the freeway. I could be on flatland and it will stall, I could be going down a hill and it stalls, I could be on a regular road, turning a corner, hitting a bump. And it stalls when I'm on the freeway, I have to get over very scary happens all the time when It happens I coast, I put it into park, i turn it off, and it restarts immediately every time. This is constantly happening. IHave a video and picture but it will not upload on this.But it says hell…

   NHTSA complaint #11723535 · source
2. Filed Oct 24, 2025170,000 miCAEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle jerked, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and then the engine stalled. After several attempts, the…

   NHTSA complaint #11695502 · source
3. Filed Aug 6, 2025145,000 miMAFireTowedEngine

   The contact owned a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, black smoke started to come from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact noticed the smoke continued and that black smoke was now coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and noticed a fire starting near the engine on the driver's side, closer towards the…

   NHTSA complaint #11678728 · source
4. Filed Jun 25, 202584,000 miKYEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced hard start-ups, and the engine was revving high while idling, with the check engine warning light remaining illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the timing chain, crankshaft, and cam shaft sensors were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no…

   NHTSA complaint #11669263 · source
5. Filed May 18, 2025TXEngineOther / UnknownSuspension

   Noticing a problem with the steering and wheel suspension that is affecting other Ford explorers between 2018 and 2025. Engine oil blow by. Causing oil to leak and ending up under the carriage and on the back of the vehicle. Rear camera problems.

   NHTSA complaint #11661662 · source
6. Filed Mar 11, 2025CAEngineWheels & Tires

   Vehicle has code C0063-64ABS. Also has a problem with the restraint control module and ABS module causing the front tires to lock and make the car slide. I was about to get into a car crash on Oct 24,2024 because the cars front tires locked and just slide from one side to other the steering wheel went loose and I wasn't able to control the car I took it to ford dealership where they told me that it has the code that appears at the beginning of this message

   NHTSA complaint #11647641 · source
7. Filed Jan 21, 2025135,000 miNJEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed exhaust Y-pipe. The contact was informed that the exhaust Y-pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure.…

   NHTSA complaint #11637320 · source
8. Filed Nov 21, 2024GAEngine

   Making a right turn I was startled by a vehicle running a red light. Front wheel passenger side cleared the curb. Right rear tire jumped the curb jolted back to ground. I looked at tire pressure gauges and no leaks were evident. Being on a single lane road I continued driving looking for a turn in place after traveling about a quarter of a mile an engine rattle developed and there was faint smell of smoke. I traveled another block and turned into a dollar general parking…

   NHTSA complaint #11626686 · source
9. Filed Oct 1, 2024100,000 miNJBody & StructureEngineSuspension

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side door panel had started to detach from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the vehicle. There was no…

   NHTSA complaint #11617492 · source
10. Filed Aug 6, 2024127,000 miNCElectrical SystemEngineVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the security light was illuminated, and the battery was drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the security panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, the lights failed to turn on, and the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was determined that the electrical system needed to be…

    NHTSA complaint #11606756 · source
11. Filed Aug 2, 2024CAEngine

    Vehicle engine light came on. Took car into mechanic and found out a code points to a problem with the timing chain/cam position sensor. Prior to the engine light coming on car previously had (2) ransom issues that now after getting the diagnosis makes sense why the car was at times making a flutter sound when starting along with the engine randomly at times acting like to was going to stop running while driving the vehicle. I told ford and the mechanic about it previously…

    NHTSA complaint #11606159 · source
12. Filed Jun 12, 2024120,000 miOKFireElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle, the contact noticed smoke coming out from underneath the passenger's side of the hood. The contact stated upon exiting and inspecting the vehicle, she noticed burning plastic falling from underneath the passenger's side of the vehicle onto the ground, and there was fire. The contact poured water underneath the vehicle and opened the hood and poured water at the fire location. The contact…

    NHTSA complaint #11593890 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology