2014 Ford Explorer Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 38 complaints (2% of all complaints) about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2014 Ford Explorer, mostly rearview camera failures. No related recall covers this issue for the 2014 model year, and median mileage at failure was 87,500.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 38
- 2% of 1,678
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 87,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera image goes completely black while backing up, often paired with a 'Camera Currently Unavailable - Contact Your Dealer' message.
- Backup camera works intermittently, sometimes activating then losing the image seconds later during the same reverse maneuver.
- Camera displays a distorted, mirrored, or upside-down image instead of a clear rearview picture.
- Some owners report the backup camera failure happened repeatedly over an extended period, in one case for at least six months, before being diagnosed at a dealer.
- At least one owner had the rearview camera replaced and reprogrammed by a dealer to resolve the black screen issue.
When 2014 Ford Explorer collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 22, 2019, latest Apr 18, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2014 Ford Explorer
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Explorer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many owners complained about camera problems on the 2014 Ford Explorer?
- NHTSA lists 38 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2014 Ford Explorer, which is 2% of all 1,678 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer backup camera?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area on the 2014 Ford Explorer, despite the volume of owner complaints.
- What is the most common camera complaint on the 2014 Explorer?
- Most sample complaints describe the rearview camera turning black or losing its image during reverse, sometimes with a message telling the driver to contact the dealer.
- At what mileage do camera problems typically appear on the 2014 Explorer?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 87,500 miles for this problem area.
- Did any camera failures lead to crashes?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 0 injuries or fires associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2014 Ford Explorer.