2014 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Ford Expedition ranks among the better years, with a complaint index of 15 and a Best verdict versus other Expedition years. NHTSA lists 72 complaints and no recalls, with transmission and powertrain issues the top concern at 47% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #18 of 21 Expedition years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 72
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15.5
- 13.5 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2014 Ford Expedition problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain34 (47%)
- Engine14 (19%)
- Electrical System13 (18%)
- Structure & Body8 (11%)
- Airbags7 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (8%)
- Brakes4 (6%)
- Other4 (6%)
- Seat Belts3 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Drivers report airbags failing to deploy in front and rear-end collisions, sometimes with the driver-side airbag not firing while other airbags did.
- Owners describe the air conditioning system smoking or catching fire near the dash, in some cases while the engine was off.
- Some drivers report the brakes not stopping the vehicle when the accelerator seemed to engage at the same time, near traffic lights.
- Owners note the vehicle stalling at low speed with the electronic stability control light flickering on and off, a failure dealers could not diagnose.
- At 90,000 miles, one owner reported engine shaking and a cylinder misfire traced to spark plug and coil issues on the 5.4L V8.
2014 Ford Expedition recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13.5 MPG
- Highway
- 19 MPG
- Combined
- 15.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Expedition carries a Best verdict among Expedition years, with a complaint index of 15 and no recalls on file.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Expedition?
- Transmission and powertrain issues make up 47% of complaints, followed by engine problems at 19% and electrical system issues at 18%.
- Does the 2014 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Expedition, unlike several later model years such as 2018 through 2021 which have double-digit recall counts.
- How does the 2014 Expedition compare to other Expedition years?
- With a complaint index of 15, the 2014 model ranks 18th out of 21 model years for reported problems, meaning most other years had more complaints relative to their volume.
- What mileage do transmission problems typically show up at on the 2014 Expedition?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 124,000 for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 Expedition.