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2014 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#14 most-complained of 16 Expedition years

The 2014 Ford Expedition ranks 14th out of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 13 and 72 NHTSA complaints — a Best verdict relative to other Expedition years. No recalls have been issued for this model year.

Complaints
72
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
10 / 2
Injuries / deaths
9 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
15.5
13.5 city / 19 hwy

Top 2014 Ford Expedition problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain34 (47%)
  2. Engine14 (19%)
  3. Electrical System13 (18%)
  4. Structure & Body8 (11%)
  5. Airbags7 (10%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (8%)
  7. Brakes4 (6%)
  8. Other4 (6%)
  9. Seat Belts3 (4%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the driver's front airbag failing to deploy in a crash while other airbags in the vehicle fired, sometimes at low mileage under 16,000 miles.
  • Some drivers describe rear-end collisions where none of the airbags deployed despite the seat belt being fastened.
  • Electrical system complaints describe smoke or fire coming from the dashboard or air conditioner vents, in some cases tied to a later Ford recall campaign.
  • Brake complaints include the vehicle stalling at low speed with the electronic stability control light flickering, and one report of brakes failing to stop the vehicle while the accelerator seemed engaged.
  • An engine complaint at 90,000 miles describes shaking and a cylinder misfire on the 5.4L V8 engine.
  • A seat belt complaint notes the passenger seat belt warning chime did not activate when the belt was unlatched.
2014 Ford Expedition complaints: complaints filed per quarter52014 Q12017 Q22019 Q12020 Q32022 Q12023 Q42025 Q3
97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q2 (5).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good27118315.5
2013Best792015.5
2014Best1372015.5
2015Good33164317
2016Good40216317

All Ford Expedition years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2014 Expedition has a complaint index of 13, the second-lowest among the 16 model years covered, earning a Best verdict relative to other Expedition years.
Does the 2014 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2014 Ford Expedition, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2014 Ford Expedition?
Transmission & Powertrain is the top problem area, accounting for 34 of 72 complaints (47%), with a median failure mileage of 124,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Expedition compare to other Expedition years?
The 2014 model ranks 14th worst out of 16 years, with far fewer complaints (72) than later years like 2019 (503 complaints, complaint index 100, Avoid verdict).
What fuel economy does the 2014 Ford Expedition get?
The EPA rates it at 15.5 mpg combined (13.5 city / 19 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,175.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.