2014 Ford Explorer engine problems
The 2014 Ford Explorer has 263 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
263
Engine complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, black smoke started to come from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact noticed the smoke continued and that black smoke was…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2014 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 263 complaints about the 2014 Ford Explorer engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.