2014 Ford Explorer body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 277 complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 277 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 142 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 22 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 16 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 11 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 142 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact rented a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that he attempted to open the rear cup holder but four of his fingers became stuck inside of the plastic holder. The contact stated that he had to pry the holder open in order to release his fingers. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the front area of the vehicle near the bumper. The noise was present when the steering wheel was turned to the left or right. The dealer could not duplicate the failure initially. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer a second time and they replaced the half shaft thrust washer.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Explorer
- Steering 500 complaints
- Engine 252 complaints
- Suspension 103 complaints
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 77 complaints
- Fuel system 72 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 53 complaints
- Air bags 47 complaints