general problems of the 2014 Ford Explorer - part 2

My 2014 Ford Explorer sport backup camera has begun showing mirror image and the review guidance markers have disappeared when in reverse. The camera works it simply show a mirror image in the camera. I believe the camera issue is the same for newer models that have been recently identified on tv news and newspapers. I would like to add my vehicle to the recall.

The water pump started leaking into the engine. Car overheats. Now it has to be replaced or the engine will seize and need to be replaced. The cost to replace this part and the timing belt is $2,685. I have always done all the recommended services and oil changes and I am frustrated that this was not noticed sooner. This seems to be a very common problem with water pumps and many folks had their car seize while driving.

My rearview camera goes in and out sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t. Have to use my side view to back up . This is definitely dangerous. Don’t know what is wrong with it, it will beep when you get to close but no picture.

Back up camera failing to load image. Image is reversed when backing up, so objects coming from the left are showing up on the right side of the screen and vise versa. Backup guiding lines are no longer visible and screen has a fish bowl effect.

Rear backup camera is faulty on my 2014 Ford Explorer. It works intermittently or not at all. Sometimes the image on my display is flipped, meaning if I should see grass on the right side of my vehicle while backing up, the image is displaying grass on the left side. There is a recall for newer models of Ford Explorers related to the backup camera, but I believe there is an issue with older models as well.

Rear back up camera image is reversed not always in color camera stays on once vehicle is in drive for sometimes up to 20 seconds image is not displayed at all times when in reverse and when this happens, within 24 hours there is a 'system update' that affects infotainment screen including bluetooth.

At christmas we noticed that there was something flapping from the side of the windshield & hitting the windshield as well as bilateral front windows. Further inspection revealed what appears to be a rubber seal keeping the body trim flush with the windshield was disintegrating. This could even be holding windshield in place. This problem is reproducible & occurs anywhere over 30mph. The faster you go, the more the trim starts to detach from the vehicle. With the seal disintegrating, the trim body pieces that cover the arm of the door (black) is becoming loose/flimsy. Photos enclosed show you there is about a 1/2 inch gap between the trim & windshield without the seal causing easy movement & potential for air to lift/detach the trim. We are fearful this is going to fall off the vehicle. It appears that this seal was keeping this body piece in place. A huge safety concern arises anytime there is a part of a vehicle that is beginning to fall off at any speed. The seal itself could fall off in pieces as you will see in photos hitting not only other vehicles & causing them to lose control, it could also hit a motorcyclist causing them to crash, it could even go to the extent of hitting a pedestrian & causing major physical harm. The body trim that appears to be affected by this seal were to detach itself while moving it will definitely cause some major issues. Given this is more solid & bigger in size, this could cause significant motor vehicle damage, significant injury to motorcyclist and/or motorcycles, injury to pedestrians, & even potentially cause a fatality. There are no warning lights or alarms from the vehicle alerting us of an issue. The Ford dealership is unable to see us for over a month to diagnose this issue let alone an oil change. This problem has not been reproduced by an inspection facility or license dealership because of scheduling at this time period there is an appointment set for February 10th however injury or worse could occur until then.

I was driving on the highway on December 17, 2022 when the right windshield trim panel came off the vehicle. I didn't know what it was at the time but there was a loud noise. When I got to my destination I noticed the trim panel was gone. The panel flying off could have hit another vehicle. I just saw the article on fox business that others were having this issue so I wanted to report my issue as well.

While accelerating between 25-45 mph, my vehicle experiences severe shuddering and shaking, originating from the transmission. It feels as though the vehicle struggles to gain speed, hesitating significantly. Once I accelerate past the severe shudder—around 50 mph—the issue subsides slightly but a light vibration remains noticeable as I continue driving. This hesitation and lack of proper acceleration have led to several close calls, with other vehicles nearly rear-ending me. I'm extremely concerned that my vehicle might fail completely while driving, posing a serious risk of an accident and potential harm to myself and others. This issue has progressively worsened over the past three years, starting with minor symptoms and now becoming severe. Despite numerous repairs, inspections, and personal research, the problem persists. In my research, I discovered that 2016-2019 Ford Explorers (fwd 2. 3l) and 2015-2019 Lincoln mkc (awd 2. 3l) models are under recall for similar transmission issues. The recall involves replacing the torque converter, main control valve body, and solenoid body, along with disassembling and cleaning the transmission as per the service procedure. My vehicle is a 2014 Ford Explorer fwd 2. 3l, manufactured at the chicago assembly plant, with a build date just eight months prior to the affected 2016-2019 Explorers. I believe this recall should be extended to include earlier models like mine, as the issue seems consistent across vehicles from the same plant and production timeline. I’ve spoken with multiple owners of similar-year Ford Explorers, all of whom report the same transmission problems. Additionally, russ moore transmission—a reputable transmission shop in fort wayne—diagnosed my vehicle with a failed torque converter and recommended a complete transmission rebuild due to the severity and duration of the issue. The repair quote is $4,160, and they strongly advised against driving the vehicle, citing the risk of total transmission failure/potential.

The back up camera does not always work. You may want to back up and find the camera does not work. Makes the process difficult and dangerous. Other times it might start as you back up then all of a sudden it stops working. Providing a in motion safety issue. Then there times it just doesn’t work. When the driver is use to use in it makes the driver uncomfortable and dangerous.

The vehicle began to overheat in traffic and forced me to stop. This is a known problem with Fords from 2011-2016. The issue has been resolved in canada but in the us customers are being forced to pay for repairs.

Exterior trim or molding, and weather strip on windshield, driver and passenger sides flew off vehicle while highway driving 65 mph. The weather conditions were sunny skies during day time. Thank god no serious accidents occurred I'm aware of. After some research, I learned this is a common occurrence with Ford Explorer vehicles. I feel this is a safety concern. Hopefully Ford issues a recall or other type of compensation for owners. I contacted dacars Ford in lanham, MD for a repair estimates 2 weeks ago. I have not recieved a call back. I will look elsewhere for support.

Exterior trim or molding on windshield, driver and passenger (both) sides flew off vehicle while driving 65 mph on the interstate. The weather conditions were sunny skies and wind during day time. This incident occured July 2022. Thank god no serious accidents occurred I'm aware of. After some research, I learned this is a common occurrence with Ford Explorer vehicles. I feel this is a safety concern. Hopefully Ford issues a recall or other type of compensation for owners. I replaced the molding on both sides via amazon myself after I didn't hear back from a Ford dearlership nearby.

I was driving several months back and heard a strange noise. I was on an interstate so I could not pull over but then suddenly I heard a very loud crack. I thought maybe something in the road had hit my car. Then a driver came alongside me in the other lane and he was yelling and pointing and seemed angry. I felt like it was unsafe to pull over so I waited until the next exit and I got off at the exit. At that time, the driver kept going and did not pull over with me. But as soon as I got out of my car, I saw what had happened. The trim on the side of my windshield had completely come off. I took it to my local Ford dealership and they fixed it the best they could but they said there’s not the parts to fix it. Now it looks like my other side might do it as well. And Ford doesn’t seem to know how to fix it. I feel like the trim piece had hit the car behind me and it could have caused damage to another vehicle. I don’t know because the man didn’t pull over. And now I’m afraid it might happen again on the other side. I’m going to put tape over it tomorrow to help secure it. But I feel like this is something that Ford should be aware of and at least be able to fix.

My 'rearview camera system' does not work. When I put my truck in reverse, I get the message 'please contact your dealer or manufacturer' for help with camera repair. Back in July 2022, my entire 'steering system' went out and I was forced to borrow from my 401k to pay $2,000 for a new steering system after it went out on the bonne carre spillway during rush hour from new orleans to baton rouge. I almost got pushed off the spillway by two 18-wheelers that day.

1st time steering went out my family and I had driven 4 hours away to veterans park in marrinette county, we enjoyed a walk and went to leave turned car on as normal and put in reverse and had no steering had it flatbedded to a shop near home. Had rack and pinion replaced. Few months later noticed I had a very hard time steering all of a sudden no returnablity once steering wheel turned in either direction, called shop again brought back in checked out the part was defective that was put in rack in pinion replaced again, now here we r again steering going again, this is the 3rd time in the last 3 years the cost is to high to repair again and I can't even drive my son to school or myself and feel safe doing so. Also went into local Ford dealshipnfor last recall and was told my hubs were bad but I exceeded the time frame to have them replaced within the recall told me I needed to pay 2500. 00 to have replaced, so now I have a 30,000. 00 car with a bank loan on it that is unsafe to drive for me and other on the road, have to pay for full coverage insurance and can't get anywhere. Recall on ever year but mine for the steering issue and Ford won't help me. I have called them.

Rear back up camera only works intermittently.

Air conditioner malfunctioned 2014 and entire dual system climate required replacement. System malfunctioned again and rear lines require replacement and compressor was reported to have malfunctioned. Power steering pump and components failed and June 2014 requiring repair. Sunroof motors failed in 2020 requiring replacement.

The water pump failed unexpectedly, no warnings or alarms.

The vehicle has such a strong propane smell at times.

There is a distinct smell of gas inside my cars cabin. I’ve tested for carbon monoxide and found the level to be higher than any car I’ve tested under similar conditions. My car is no longer drivable because the smell makes me nauseous and sick. It began slowly one day and is now so overwhelming. The dealer says they know about the issue but that it has not been recalled. My mechanic says I have a laundry list of repairs that would be needed to possibly remedy the issue. It’s not guaranteed.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was abnormal noise of metal being dragged. The vehicle was shaking and while making a turn the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the link shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number 20v692000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,840.

The rear safety camera fails to appear in the dash. Car says unable to connect or display. Sometimes works, mostly does not. Ford dealer wants to charge $800 to fix. As this is a vehicle safety feature, I believe it is a failure similar to the latest recall by Ford.

I am writing to notify you of the problems I am experiencing with my 2014 Ford Explorer VIN # 1fm5k8f81egb54979 and to request help to resolve these problems with the vehicle in a timely manner. I purchased the vehicle 8 months ago (March 2021) from bomnin chervrolet of manassas. I began having trouble with the heat temperature on the right passenger side of the vehicle. I took my vehicle to sheehy Ford Lincoln of gaithersburg maryland for recall repairs and my husband explained to service what we have been experiencing with the vehicle. He was told the carbon monoxide is due to a leak in the manifold and the transfer case was about to go. I have been in contact with my finance company about what has been going on with the vehicle and they instructed me to reach out to the dealership where it was purchased. Which I did and unfortunately, they aren't willing to assist in the major problems with the vehicle. I was told on Monday November 29, 2021 they will be willing to repair heat temperature and that's it. The problems with the truck is the radio touch screen which controls heat, music, seat warmers and so forth isn’t working, temperature on right passenger side, back up camera, carbon monoxide coming thru vents, manifold, and the transfer case needs to be replaced because its about to go; if it hasn't gone already. The truck wont back up without making loud grinding noises and stalling. These problems my family are having substantially impairs the use and valve of my vehicle and creates a serious safety hazard to my family. After explaining to the dealer that I am on a fixed income of just ssi and needed my vehicle for appointments and everything; they isn't willing to repair the major safety. It's very hard to understand why anyone would sell my family a 2014 Ford Explorer knowingly aware of its history from November 16, 2018 from a previous owner of carbon monoxide concerns, still this vehicle was sold to my family.

The rear backup camera has been glitching for years. The screen will go completely blank or glitch in and out. Sometimes the infotainment center says it cannot detect the rear camera. This puts the safety of pedestrians, drivers, and those in the car at risk when backing up. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed by both a dealer and an independent service center. The component has not been inspected because it would cost up to $2,000 just to diagnose the issue. There are no warning lamps or codes for this issue. As stated, sometimes the infotainment center gives a message saying that the rear camera was not detected.

Weather stripping on wind shield falls apart and becomes a projectile while driving.

I have a 2014 Ford Explorer I bought used. On the passenger side the door panel is pulling away from the door and the armrest. After researching I found out this was covered under a recall so I contacted Ford. The lady I online chatted with told me to set up an appointment at my local Ford dealer to have it fixed that it would be covered under the recall 17n04. I contacted the dealer and they said the would order the part. A few weeks went by and I called to see if the part was in. The dealer informed me Ford would not cover the repair because my recall was over the years, but it was still under the mileage of the repair. They took photos and Ford still refuses to do anything the fix the problem. I then took it to a car repair business and they told me there was nothing they could do to fix it, that it was a design flaw on Fords part and it would need a new door skin. Is there anyway you can help me? I understand the years of the warranty are up but I also understand I have not exceeded the mileage on the recall and now I am stuck with an unrepairable door panel. Sure hoping there is something you can do.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked the vehicle had rolled into wall. One person was injured and sustained injuries to face, back, legs, head, neck, and eye on right side of body and did seek medical treatment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and is awaiting a response. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA campaign number: 20v692000 (power train) however the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately15,000.

I was experiencing the small of exhaust in my vehicle recently. I took it to my local Ford dealer and they let me know that it is a known issue in Explorers for model years 2011-2017, but my VIN number isn't covered by the service bulletin or safety recall. I did proceed to have the vehicle repaired, the dealership told me to contact Ford customer service. I have contacted them, they also reiterated the same information--that it is a known issued, but my VIN number is not included as one where this would be a concern. I am confused by this as I did unknowingly experience these fumes in the cabin of the vehicle, the dealership had to partially take the car apart to seal various areas, etc.

I received a safety recall notice 20s62/hntsa recall 20v-675. However it isn't in any system. I am trying to determine if I actually do or don't have a safety recall. I have called the Ford corporate office, but I can't talk to a person so I can't get an answer from the issuing office. Please help!!.

Both front and rear catalytic converters failed and were replaced by service repair facility.

They should make a headlight retrofit kit as my 2014 Explorer has the worst headlights I ever saw. Dangerous! perhaps the movie-projector lens is the issue? the light seems to fucus much light to the tree tops instead of concentrating the light in front. I am not a coon hunter and di not to illuminate the trees when I drive. Also, I had a led taillight fail and find it is not serviceable and it cannot be serviced. The whole tail light assembly must be replaced costing mega bucks. Ford needs to do something. I note, through the internet, others are listing the same safety problems.

When rear camera is in use it tends to have a delay showing rear activity, flashes on and off and/or the sync screen goes completely blank.

When driving the vehicle for couple hour I begin to feel very dizzy and sick and I have to put over and get some air I have noice every time I drive my vehicle I get this way I had the vehicle for five months now also I have felt this was when driving and idling to a complete stop I don't know what the problem is and I also stopped by the fire station to get checked out and I did have a spo2 scale of 90.

The backup camera does not work. Sometimes a reversed the image which is highly dangerous. This has happened to a number of people I know who have the same car. It says see dealership on the screen.