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2014 Ford Explorer Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 27 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, about 2% of its 1,678 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 7 injuries reported. There is no seat belt recall tied to this year. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.

Seat Belts complaints
27
2% of 1,678
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Third-row seat belts reportedly failed to hold occupants during crashes, letting passengers jerk forward into the seats ahead.
  • Front seat belt buckles reportedly stopped catching or locking, sometimes worsening gradually until they would not engage at all.
  • Second-row inflatable seat belts reportedly stuck in the extended position, doubling over inside the retractor and becoming inoperable.
  • Seat belt receivers reportedly jammed so the belt tongue could not be inserted or removed.
  • Airbag warning lights reportedly came on due to wiring issues linked to the second-row inflatable seat belt circuit.

When 2014 Ford Explorer seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2014, latest Feb 9, 2026.

2014 Ford Explorer seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2014Jul 2018Jun 2019Feb 2020Apr 2021Oct 2023Nov 2024Sep 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Feb 2026; peak Nov 2018 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Explorer model year

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

  1. 20101 (1%)
  2. 201114 (1%)
  3. 201214 (2%)
  4. 201320 (1%)
  5. 201427 (2%)
  6. 201538 (2%)
  7. 201640 (2%)
  8. 201723 (1%)
  9. 20188 (1%)
  10. 20191 (0%)
  11. 202018 (1%)
  12. 20213 (1%)
  13. 20225 (2%)
  14. 20235 (5%)
  15. 20241 (5%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Explorer?
NHTSA lists 27 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, making up about 2% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for seat belt problems on the 2014 Ford Explorer?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belt problems on the 2014 Ford Explorer.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2014 Ford Explorer is 70,000 miles.
Did seat belt failures cause crashes or injuries in the 2014 Ford Explorer?
Owners reported 4 crashes and 7 injuries connected to seat belt complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, with 0 fires.
How does the 2014 Explorer compare to other years for seat belt complaints?
The 2014 Explorer had 27 seat belt complaints, fewer than the 2015 (38) and 2016 (40) model years, but more than 2011 through 2013.

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.