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

NHTSA lists 498 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, which is 30% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer?

The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint category for the 2014 Explorer, though one owner complaint references a recall number for a power steering fuse issue.

At what mileage do 2014 Ford Explorer steering problems usually happen?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 90,000 miles at the time of steering failure for the 2014 Explorer.

Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries connected to steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer.

Is the 2014 Ford Explorer worse for steering issues than other years?

Steering complaints made up 30% of all complaints for the 2014 Explorer, lower than the 62% share seen in 2011 and the 37% share in 2013, but higher than most years from 2017 onward.

2014 Ford Explorer Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 498 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, 30% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, steering wheel seizing or tightening, and abnormal steering noise, with median failure mileage of 90,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 498; 30% of 1,678
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Sudden and complete loss of power steering assist while driving, sometimes accompanied by a warning message and difficulty steering.
Steering wheel becomes hard to turn or seizes up without warning, in some cases while making a turn or at low speed.
Abnormal noise from the steering wheel traced to a bearing that owners say needed replacement and sometimes recurred after repair.
Power steering failure linked by some owners to a melted 150A EPAS fuse in the steering control module, described as matching a prior safety recall.
Steering assist malfunction reported alongside lane keeping system warnings, with some owners told the steering rack and sensor needed replacement.

When 2014 Ford Explorer steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2014, latest Sep 23, 2026.

498 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q3 (36).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Ford Explorer

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Explorer model year

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

20104 (4%)
2011742 (62%)
2012358 (43%)
2013835 (37%)
2014498 (30%)
2015345 (19%)
2016530 (22%)
201776 (4%)
201820 (3%)
20199 (3%)
202025 (2%)
20216 (1%)
20229 (3%)
202312 (11%)
20242 (10%)
20259 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Explorer?: NHTSA lists 498 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer, which is 30% of the 1,678 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ford Explorer?: The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this steering complaint category for the 2014 Explorer, though one owner complaint references a recall number for a power steering fuse issue.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Explorer steering problems usually happen?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 90,000 miles at the time of steering failure for the 2014 Explorer.
Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries connected to steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Explorer.
Is the 2014 Ford Explorer worse for steering issues than other years?: Steering complaints made up 30% of all complaints for the 2014 Explorer, lower than the 62% share seen in 2011 and the 37% share in 2013, but higher than most years from 2017 onward.