2014 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Expedition. This model year has 70 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2014 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 33 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 7 | 6 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2014 Ford Expedition. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 70 most recent complaints
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 …
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 emp…
Minor side impact. All repairs were make and no issues noted
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 tr…
Backup camera intermittently blacks out or becomes distorted.
While driving at highway speeds very quickly the speedometer went to 0 , the fuel low warning came on , the transmission locked up dragging the rear wheels and engine goes to high rpm , this has happened numerous times , I’ve checked with local ford dealership and they tell me th…
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 d…
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 no…
While traveling at 40 mph the car suddenly shifted into first gear. At that time the speedometer, trip odometer, and gas mileage indicator all quit working and the service wrench appeared on the reader. The rear tires locked up sending the car into a skid that took the vehicle in…
The key to start/stop the vehicle engine could not be removed from the ignition steering column due to a problem with the gear shifter. The gear shifter (on the floor, not the column) thought the car was not in park even though the engine was off and IN park. The auto is availa…
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 runni…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission downshifted to first gear unexpectedly, causing the rear tires to lock-up. The vehicle drove off the road into a ditch. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact h…
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 wa…
While driving it would hard downshift and speedometer would glitch, speedometer wouldn't work, all power would go out. I had the work fixed at Ford. They have confirmed that it is the same part that was recalled on the 2014 F150s but the Ford Expeditions are not included. This …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted independently. In addition, the contact stated that the brakes engaged independently. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on an icy r…
My MPH gauge is getting stuck while driving causing my vehicle to not shift properly along with not being able to continue to go. This is dangerous I have to pull over immediately and restart the vehicle on the side of the road with my kids and can get hit by an incoming vehicle.…
P0722 code stored in power train control module. Intermittent output shaft speed sensor failure.
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 r…
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 …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted. The contact turned on the hazard lights and shifted into neutral(N) and coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the vehic…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2014 Ford Expedition
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Expedition. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2014 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2014 Ford Expedition has 70 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (33 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (33 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (13 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (10 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2014 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2014 Ford Expedition has 10 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 70 total NHTSA complaints. 9 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2014 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2014 Ford Expedition in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2014 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2014 Ford Expedition has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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