Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Ford Explorer has 68 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
68
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and fron...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PTU failure, due to no maintenance service recommended for PTU, PTU failure has been a ongoing issue... |
| Jan 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The water pump is having issues with going out after the first cold snap of the year. This car was j... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | PTU (transfer case) failure during a drive when I was making a safe left turn across traffic and the... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When I was going down the highway at 60mph around a small curve and the steering wheel snatched hard... |
| May 31, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked a... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after refueling and had placed the ve... |
| Apr 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, th... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Power Transfer Unit Failed while driving on highway. Not a serviceable part as manufacturer claims ... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving or pulling off from a stop s... |
| Oct 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Under moderate to heavy acceleration exhaust fumes are pouring into the cabin. The harder you accele... |
| May 24, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the transmis... |
| May 8, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the accelerator peda... |
| Jan 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while accelerating at slower speeds, the v... |
| Jan 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | 2014 Ford Explorer XLT with 102,858 miles. All previous recalls have been repaired. Over a period of... |
| Jan 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while accelerat... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Check engine light came on at approximately 79000 miles for timing components that will cost over $4... |
| Aug 26, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while at a stop light, the vehicle lost mo... |
| Aug 14, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission failed without warning while traveling down the highway. The vehicle is currently b... |