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2014 Ford Expedition Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Transmission & powertrain complaints account for 34 of 72 total complaints (47%) filed on the 2014 Ford Expedition, with a median failure mileage of 124,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this model year despite owners comparing the issue to a prior 6R80 transmission recall.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
34
47% of 72
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
124,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle downshifts abruptly and without warning at highway speeds, sometimes dropping several gears at once and causing loss of vehicle control.
  • Transmission gets stuck in a low gear, most often first or second, and will not upshift even after coming to a stop.
  • Vehicle hesitates or fails to move from a stop, then lurches or clunks hard into gear once RPMs rise.
  • Dashboard warning lights and gauges flicker or go dark along with sudden transmission behavior, sometimes with a P0720 or P2070 code referencing the output shaft sensor.
  • Owners report the transmission seizing or losing power entirely while driving around 60 mph, requiring the vehicle to be shifted into neutral to regain control.
  • Some owners note the failure pattern matches a 2011-2013 6R80 transmission recall and molded lead frame issue but say Ford has not extended that recall to 2014 models.

When 2014 Ford Expedition transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2018, latest Jun 30, 2026.

2014 Ford Expedition transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2018Aug 2019Aug 2021Jan 2023Aug 2023Jul 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2021 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201010 (18%)
  2. 201121 (30%)
  3. 201264 (54%)
  4. 201343 (47%)
  5. 201434 (47%)
  6. 201529 (18%)
  7. 201636 (17%)
  8. 201751 (14%)
  9. 2018146 (39%)
  10. 2019219 (44%)
  11. 2020260 (63%)
  12. 2021110 (47%)
  13. 202215 (13%)
  14. 202311 (17%)
  15. 20245 (7%)
  16. 20255 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 34 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Expedition, which is 47% of all 72 complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Ford Expedition?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this model year, though several owners describe symptoms matching a 6R80 transmission recall that covered 2011-2013 Expeditions.
At what mileage do 2014 Expedition transmission problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 Expedition is 124,000 miles.
What does the transmission problem feel like in the 2014 Expedition?
Owners describe sudden unexpected downshifts, getting stuck in low gear, hard jerking engagement from a stop, and dashboard warning lights flickering during the event.
Did the 2014 Expedition transmission issue cause any crashes?
NHTSA data lists 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Expedition.

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.