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2014 Ford Explorer Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 46 brake complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, 3% of its 1,678 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed, and the median mileage at failure was 70,214.5 miles.

Brakes complaints
46
3% of 1,678
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
70,215 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal suddenly stops responding while moving at low speed, including cases where the vehicle rolled into an obstacle before brakes took hold.
  • Complete loss of braking capability while descending a hill, leading to a crash.
  • Parking brake fails to fully engage, allowing the vehicle to roll away when left in gear other than park on a slope.
  • Electronic stability control unexpectedly engages a front wheel for about one second, producing a grinding noise and a pull to the left with no warning lights or diagnostic codes found.
  • ABS system experiences complete failure multiple times while driving, requiring full brake system replacement.
  • Emergency brake sticks and brakes squeak repeatedly even after being serviced and replaced.

When 2014 Ford Explorer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2015, latest Feb 27, 2026.

2014 Ford Explorer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2015Jan 2017Jan 2018Dec 2018Jul 2019Dec 2021Feb 2024Apr 2025
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2017 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Explorer model year

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

  1. 201016 (14%)
  2. 201157 (5%)
  3. 201240 (5%)
  4. 201388 (4%)
  5. 201446 (3%)
  6. 201551 (3%)
  7. 201638 (2%)
  8. 201726 (2%)
  9. 201812 (2%)
  10. 20194 (1%)
  11. 202088 (7%)
  12. 202124 (6%)
  13. 202213 (5%)
  14. 20236 (6%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 202516 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA lists 46 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, which is 3% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brake problems on the 2014 Ford Explorer.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2014 Explorer?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Explorer is 70,214.5 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2014 Explorer led to crashes?
NHTSA data links the brake complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer to 4 crashes and 3 injuries.
How does the 2014 Explorer compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2014 Explorer's brake complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model year's 14% share but similar to 2015 and 2013, which had 3% and 4% shares respectively.

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.