2014 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- door ajar · 13 records
- warning light · 6 records
- side door · 6 records
- power steering · 5 records
- ajar light · 5 records
- transmission park · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Electrical System
The car is little under three years old and the door panel is coming apart around the window. Another issue is the smell of carbon dioxide when i accelerate. And another issue is the hood is showing rust spot (showing oxidization)
ODI 11033100
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The door ajar light and warning stays on even when the door is completely shut. This makes the interior lights stay on which causes a problem, especially when driving at night. It also prevents you from locking the doors when inside and because the dome lights stay on it drains the battery. From what i've researched online this is a common problem among ford vehicles and needs to be fixed.
ODI 11006314
Electrical System
The electric moonroof stopped working and would not open. The sun shade would partially close. We changed the fuse but the moonroof still would not work. So were leaving it alone until the weather warmed up. This morning i went out to go to work and my moonroof was standing open and my car was standing in water and leaves. No one had driven the car in 3 days. I am a 50+ year old female and try to be very particular…
ODI 10980070
Electrical System · Engine
When there is a heavy rain the serpentine belt squeals at various moments, for short periods of time. This has been going on since i purchased the vehicle in 2014 , but dealership said it was a known issue and there was nothing they could do about it. They said it was due to the belt getting wet and ford didn't know how to prevent it from happening, and that it occurs on other ford trucks too. My other issue has…
ODI 10978786
Electrical System
Door ajar indicator stay on although the doors are closed.
ODI 10983058
Electrical System
Driver's door ajar warning is activated and no door is ajar. This vehicle is equipped with automatic locking doors, which do not lock as a result. I am aware that ford has been given a pass on recalls for this but this is a problem known to ford since 2011. I believe ford should be required to make repairs, even after the new car warranty is expired.this is an obvious mfg defect, and the mfg should be accountable…
ODI 10980129
Electrical System
Door ajar alerts with the door shut. I have to open and slam door to get it to clear. I know this is a common issue and ford needs to open a recall on this. I do not feel like paying 400 dollars for something they know is messed up due to poor quality.
ODI 11010787
Electrical System
Drivers door ajar light stays on. Took to ford dealer, was told that fmco requires they clean contacts first, before replacing. This was done and solved the problem for a while. I took back to dealer when problem started again. Now they say the door latch is broken and want $366.00 to fix it, and they have to order the part. This is an ongoing problem with ford products and they have in fact recalled several models.…
ODI 10893834
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seats
Bought my 2014 explorer brand new from koons ford and right off the bat, the driver seats started squeaking at about 5k miles. They replaced the lower lumbar bar, which fixed it for another 2k miles and the seat started squeaking again. I gave up on this issue after a few more attempts to get it fixed. Then about 6 months later, the lcd on my dash would stay on every now and then when i shut off and lock the car.…
ODI 10993363
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 2014 ford explorer in november of 2015. I noticed a rotten egg/ exhaust smell as the weather became warmer. Anytime i would accelerate up a hill or accelerate on a flat stretch of road during the summer months was when the smell is the worst. I have to roll down all of the windows. I no longer allow my children to ride in the third row because they would complain on the longer car rides of having a…
ODI 10929575
Electrical System
The driver door continues to sound alarm of door ajar, slam the door and still the same, very annoying when driving because it won't stop
ODI 10875873
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I bought a certitified preowned 2014 ford explorer in february 2015. Recently every time the explorer was put in park, an alert would go off, showing transmission not in park. The past few weeks the steering wheel would make a grinding/growling noise when turning towards the left and right. The steering became a little harder to turn and it felt as if it would stick. This was a very scary feeling. I have 5 children…
ODI 10862258
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled and the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted several times and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. Ma…
ODI 10761325
Electrical System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph, an exhaust odor emitted into the vehicle through the front and rear air vents during acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the muffler was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the instrument panel failed to illuminate while driving 20 mph. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the…
ODI 10820978
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the front passenger and driver side windows, both windows began to vibrate causing the vehicle to shake without warning. The failure recurred each time the windows were opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10732898
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
When applying full braking at a stop sign or red light the vehicle stops but the engine and transmission continue to race at full speed. The brake pulsates like the anti lock braking system is engaged. In order to get the vehicle back to normal the engine must be shut off or the transmission disengaged. It will then start up normally. We have had 11 occasions within the past 2 months where this has occurred, this…
ODI 10746671
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
My used 2014 explorer sport that was bought in october of 2014 with less than 8000 miles keeps telling me the transmission is not in park when it clearly is. This use to happen on occasion but now it is constant. I have also had problems with the instrument panel on dashboard just going black when driving. It really doesn't have to be any speed. This has happened several times and it can be kind of scary especially…
ODI 10860339
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my 2014 explorer sport i encountered a few problems with this truck, when i step on the gas to enter on to the freeway it got confused and did not no what to do . Seems like it wanted to stall and then speed up violently. When i finally got up to speed it smelled like it farted, also my radio volume shuts off , i have to stop the car and turn it off , then start it and the volume comes back on. Bring…
ODI 10638250
Electrical System · Steering
Vehicle stopped to let passengers off. Stopped engine. Restarted the engine, started to pull away from curve and power steering failed and received steering assist fault alarm. Vehicle was subsequently driven with no power steering. Also, noted the following: terrain management fault, service advanced track. Another related failure is that the signal lights no longer would stay on when initiated creating an…
ODI 10596959
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Wheels
I have had multiple electrical problems with this vehicle and safety issues. Electrical- audio output fails intermittently, power outlets short out, instrument cluster fails (while moving and in park) exhaust- fumes coming inside vehicle (in motion and park) brakes- had to have entire system replaced after complete failure of abs system (happened multiple times while in motion, once on expressway, all reported to…
ODI 10991903
Electrical System
The instrument cluster lcd display screens to the left and right of the speedometer malfunction. They will randomly turn off for approximately 5-60 seconds while driving. The flashing screens can be a great distraction while driving during the day and especially at night. *tr
ODI 10564361
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Purchased 2014 ford explorer july 20, 2014 - july 26,2014 - i was pulling away from drive thru pharmacy and my dash lights went black. Took my vehicle into service the next morning - they could not find anything wrong. My vehicle has been back 6 more times. Once again for loosing all dash lights driving down the road - since then, my lighting in my vehicle does not light up as it use to. Sometimes my dash lights…
ODI 10537328