2014 Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 24
- 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.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust smell · 4 records
- hard acceleration · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Popping noises from front pto . Pto case split in half driving down the road with my kids in the car causing vehicle front tires to skid for a split 2nd and differential fluid spilling all over the under carriage causing smoke.
ODI 11299649
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on freeway 70 mph alert left side of dash bright red steering system failure stop car safely . Loss of power to steer the vehicle . No control , traction . Another alert in yellow system failure service asap . Alert red again steering system failure stop care safely . Unable to steer the vehicle. Turned car off tried to reset unable no steering mechanism . Had to have car towed unable to drive. Steering…
ODI 11203223
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
I keep getting warning light that, driver side airbag fault engine code p0073 and vehicle over-speed condition engine code po297. It come on when driving.
ODI 11219480
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the engine surged and caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly. The failure was experienced several times. The driver was able to place the gear in neutral and maneuver to the side of the road to safely stop the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and the contact was provided case number: cas-13346113-c5w0t8. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11034228
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle at highway speeds, the cabin began to fill with a fuel odor. The contact would have to lower the windows in order for the odor to dissipate. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11032083
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated independently when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact crashed into a building. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck and back pain, but did not receive medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a body repair shop and was diagnosed for the failure. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10992657
Vehicle Speed Control
Quick acceleration was required because of another vehicle crossing into my lane. I stepped on the accelerator and all of a sudden my vehicle began accelerating by itself even though my foot was not touching the accelerator pedal. I stepped on the brakes and it began to slow down.....however, when i let off the brake the acceleration continued and the engine rpm jumped very high. I stepped on the brakes again and…
ODI 10956959
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and stalled intermittently. The vehicle started only after the battery was charged. The contact also stated that the heating system became inoperable and the check engine, service traction, and battery warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was unable to be started or…
ODI 10940085
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
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford explorer. While reversing at approximately 10 mph on an incline, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the vehicle accelerated and the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a fractured back and hand injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789299
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Twice while driving (once accelerating to pull into traffic and once going up a mountain) an exhaust smell entered the cabin through the ac system and recirculating mode did not improve it. The vehicle was accelerating over 3500 rpms. I have tested this again and again and it happens every time under these conditions. I am very concerned as we just bought this vehicle a couple of months ago and have two young…
ODI 10653747
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Exhaust smell in vehicle when accelerating at speeds above 70mph. *tr
ODI 10633380
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon acceleration the cabin smelled of exhaust fumes, it happens almost everyday and causes light headedness when driving. When getting up to speed on the highway the cabin fills with exhaust. *tr
ODI 10632027
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I rented a nearly new ford explorer limited awd in milwaukee, wi. I had been considering purchasing this model so i was pleased to be able to drive one for a few days. Every time i accelerated hard (wot) the cabin would fill with exhaust fumes. This occurred even with the ac in recirculate mode and without any other vehicles nearby that would have produced the odor. It was strong enough that we opened the windows to…
ODI 10633074
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My transmission would not shift gears. This is the fourth time this has happened. As soon as i put in drive the vehicle did run but would not shift...i was stuck on a mountain road unable to pull over and my rpm's were pegging without my transmission shifting into 2nd gear. I almost got rear ended. I was only able to go like 15 miles per hour, my car started smelling like it was burning and the engine was stressed.…
ODI 10608175
Body · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
At first the only time we would notice exhaust entering the cabin was after hard acceleration. Now it seems that a lower speeds exhaust is entering regardless of acceleration levels on an intermittent basis. *tr
ODI 10628773
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Strong exhaust smell anytime engine accelerates, such as downshifting when going over an overpass on an interstate highway. Not "hard" acceleration really. I have researched, and know this a common problem, and has been since the "5th gen" explorers came out. I know it has been brought to the attention of nhtsa, and i am just registering my complaint hoping you can get the problem resolved. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10610144
Vehicle Speed Control
About 20-30 seconds after hard acceleration the cabin fills up with the sulfur smell from the catalytic converter. Have had it back to the dealer to perform the tsb but now it seems to be even worse. They have told me that the factory will contact me when they find a solution to the problem however no-one ever has. I cannot safely drive the car like this. The stench is overpowering. *tr
ODI 10659511
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating the cabin of my ford explorer fills up with exhaust. *tr
ODI 10605189
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Every time the suv is accelerating over 3.4k rpms for a duration of greater than 3-5 seconds, the ac system fills the cabin with nauseating gas. The smell has changed over the course of ownership from burnt hair smell, now to a exhaust, rotten egg/carbon smell. Occurs with ac system off, or on independent of fresh air or recirculate mode. Smell lingers for minutes afterwards. Taken to dealer but unable to replicate…
ODI 10604940
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating or doing freeway speeds the smell of exhaust circulates throughout the car. It is so bad that we have to roll down all the windows. This has caused drowsiness, headaches and our young granddaughter to have an asthma attack. The vehicle has been taken to 2 different dealerships numerous times and they both say that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle and that the smell is not abnormal. They…
ODI 10632986
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Under hard acceleration, when trying to merge with interstate traffic for example, the cabin is filled with a smell of burning oil and/or exhaust. This has been noticeable since the vehicle was purchased new (picked up with < 50 miles on the odometer) and has not gotten better after 4900 miles. *tr
ODI 10606369
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Exhaust gas is getting into the cabin when the car accelerates over 3200 to 3500 rpm. Ford says that the gas is not exhaust gas, but a strong order that is not harmful. They will not tell us what chemical the order is. When i drove the car i was experiencing asthma and heart palpitations. The dealership found that it had the 2013 explorer parts in it and changed them out per the tsb 12-12-4. It still did not help.…
ODI 10595494
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating to pass a dangerous truck (58 mph) strong fumes comes inside the cabin, acceleration took 8 seconds, instantly we start coughing and get watery eyes, our year old baby start crying showing symptoms of distress, we tell this to sales person, which quickly told us the story that this happens with new cars.. Supposedly new engines should not be highly accelerated. Naively we believe this and decide to…
ODI 10643273