2014 Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
The electrical system periodically goes out, the dash lights blink off and on, alrms go off with messages that state there is a failure of terrain, management, abs system and power steering, then the power steering goes out immediately , dash is black. This is very dangerous , it seems to be a known issue with ford when researching the issue. Someone can wreck and die with this electrical failure
ODI 11144969
Electrical System · Service Brakes
40,000 miles into a new car, rear brakes are completely worn down. The passenger side needed a new temperature door actuator to allow the climate control to work properly.
ODI 11099213
Service Brakes
Vehicle rear brake pads released from caliper, resulting in uncontrollable breaking while driving at highway speeds. It is important to note that the emergency brake was also useless being the brake pads were not in place. Ford recognizes this issue under; tsb # asi-44564 nhtsa id #10056207. Brakes (pws) tsb #asi-44564nhtsa id #10056207 date announced: may 01 2014 additional info: how to fix summary: ford/lincoln:…
ODI 11064221
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact lost control of the steering wheel and the brakes started to squeak and then locked up. The vehicle shifted into oncoming traffic, but no crash occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to frank fletcher ford lincoln ([redacted], joplin mo 64801, phone number: [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11025407
Service Brakes
Coming out of a car wash at idle speed and moving into the vacuum area the brake pedal stopped responding, i am a notorious brake rider, the car kept rolling and actually hit the vacuum, rolled on over a hill and down into an adjacent parking lot where the brakes finally took hold. As the explorer went over the hill i kept pounding the brake pedal but nothing happened. The car rolled down the parking area and then…
Crash reported
ODI 10990487
Service Brakes
The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems." consequence: if the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a…
ODI 10944362
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. While driving various speeds, the steering became difficult to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 81,590. *tr
ODI 10888647
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
NOISES COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
ODI 11197167
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
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
Service Brakes
The emergency brake continues to stick, after having it remedied and replaced once already (2016). The brakes were replaced last year as well (2016), and they continue to squeak almost consistently. It's in again for service today (8/2/17) and the dealer said they continue to see issues with the brakes sticking on 2014 ford explorers. The brakes squeaking have been an issue since january 2015.
ODI 11012245
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
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2014 Ford Explorer.
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