Rear Suspension problems of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 2014 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2014 Explorer.

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that when she inspected the vehicle, she became aware that the steel belts was hanging from the interior of rear tires. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the rear alignment. The contact was informed that the rear toe link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and the contact was referred to nhsta hotline for assistance. The failure mileage approximately was 120,000.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 75 mph, the rear drag link detached causing the vehicle to spin around several times and crashed into the center rail and pole. The vehicle was damaged in the front and rear. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to randall reed's planet Ford (19000 eastex fwy, humble, TX 77338 866) 844-5995) where it was diagnosed that the rear drag link fractured however the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however they declined the repairs due to vehicle damage. The contact stated that a VIN search was done on-line and they discovered unrepaired recalls on the vehicle. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19v435000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

3 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2014

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 50 mph, the vehicle would began to shake and vibrate. The contact indicated that the vibration appeared to come from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the vibration could not be determined. The rear tires were balanced and replaced, but the failure reccurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 300.


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