Ford · Expedition · 2014
2014 Ford Expedition
0
Recalls
70
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2014 Ford Expedition has no recalls and 70 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: power train (19 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated May 4, 2026
Research Context
The 2014 Ford Expedition page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 19 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2014 Ford Expedition currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 70 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are power train (19), air bags (6), power train,engine (5).
- Vehicle
- 2014 Ford Expedition
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 70
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
19.8% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
70 totalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 22, 2026
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 ...
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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 5, 2025
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...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
CRASHSep 1, 2025
Backup camera intermittently blacks out or becomes distorted.
POWER TRAIN
Jun 17, 2025
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...
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Apr 12, 2025
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...
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POWER TRAIN
Mar 14, 2025
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...
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POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 30, 2025
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...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
Jan 1, 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 no...
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POWER TRAIN
Dec 8, 2024
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...
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Aug 18, 2024
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...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2014 Ford models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Expedition have?
The 2014 Ford Expedition has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2014 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA has received 70 owner-reported complaints for the 2014 Ford Expedition.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2014 Ford Expedition?
The 2014 Ford Expedition received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2014 Ford Expedition are power train (19 reports), air bags (6 reports), power train,engine (5 reports).
Does the 2014 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2014 Ford Expedition. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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