2014 Ford Expedition: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 71 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (42% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
0
recalls
71
owner complaints
2
fire reports
90,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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Among the quietest Expedition years (#26 of 29 by complaints, age-adjusted)4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 90,000 mi)Weak spot: power train (42%)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)42% · 29 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)16% · 11 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)9% · 6 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)7% · 5 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)4% · 3 complaints
Seat Belts4% · 3 complaints
“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 to cover it under Safety Recall 26S28. I ended up having to pay $1842.00 to get this fixed.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2026
“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 diagnosed and determined that the transmission lead frame needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was became aware of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2025
“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 not include the year of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2025
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“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. I done replaced my pcm and timingchain and still having this issue.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2023
“Fire while engine on /off exactly as described in NHTSA campaign 22V648000, Ford Recall Campaign 22S56. Car destroyed damaging adjacent property. No injuries.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2023
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently downshifted with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle before resuming normal driving. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2023
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, with the tachometer at zero. The service engine warning light was illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the Extended Warranty coverage involving the transmission leadframe repair. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2023
“Both my third row seat belts, driver and passenger side, have come unstitched. Luckily we were not needing them, my son was buckling up at the time of failure. I have an extended warranty on the car from Ford and was told they cover the second row seat belts but not the third row.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 2022
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the passenger's side windshield wiper seized in the upright position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Nov 2022
“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 almost killed me and my daughter driving on icy roads.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2022
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2014 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
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Is the 2014 Ford Expedition reliable?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Ford Expedition. The most complained-about area is power train (42% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Expedition problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 90,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.