How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Explorer?

NHTSA lists 121 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Explorer, which is 7% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer's electrical or steering issues?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component, though one complaint references a separate recall (14V3xx) for the same power steering fuse defect.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Explorer?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints is 56,000 miles.

Have there been fires linked to electrical problems on the 2014 Explorer?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 crash associated with the 121 Electrical System complaints for this model year.

2014 Ford Explorer Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 121 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, 7% of all complaints for the year, with 3 fires and 1 crash reported. Median mileage at failure was 56,000 miles, and owners describe power steering fuse fires tied to the same failure pattern as Ford's separate steering recall.

Electrical System complaints: 121; 7% of 1,678
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Power steering assist cuts out suddenly, sometimes traced to a melted 150A EPAS mega fuse in the power steering control module.
Vehicles have caught fire while parked or idling, with smoke and burning plastic reported near the passenger side of the hood.
Dash lights and instrument cluster displays randomly go black or flicker while driving, sometimes recurring after multiple shop visits.
Headlights fail to properly illuminate the road at night, with owners describing a dark cutoff line and poor visibility around curves.
Taillight assemblies fill with water due to a poorly welded seam, causing lighting problems.

When 2014 Ford Explorer electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2013, latest Jul 10, 2026.

121 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (7).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Explorer model year

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

201014 (12%)
201199 (8%)
201267 (8%)
2013183 (8%)
2014121 (7%)
2015105 (6%)
2016130 (5%)
201799 (6%)
201862 (8%)
201919 (6%)
2020230 (19%)
202151 (12%)
202242 (16%)
202314 (13%)
20242 (10%)
202523 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Explorer?: NHTSA lists 121 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Explorer, which is 7% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer's electrical or steering issues?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component, though one complaint references a separate recall (14V3xx) for the same power steering fuse defect.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Explorer?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints is 56,000 miles.
Have there been fires linked to electrical problems on the 2014 Explorer?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 crash associated with the 121 Electrical System complaints for this model year.