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1FM5K7D84EG••••••2014 Ford EXPLORER
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford EXPLORER build (22 vs 12).
22on this build
1603on the model
135builds in total
Most reportedSteering 8Structure 5Fuel/propulsion System 2Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
SteeringApr 2024
Steering went out while driving. Mechanic said it’s the rack and pinion. He said it’s common and was recalled in other year Explorers but not 2014. He said it could be the same part that was recalled but it was used in the 2014 instead of other years that were recalled
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2024
I received a recall notice (Safety Recall notice 24S02) / NHTSA Recall 24V031 whereby I a needing to have a exterior A-pillar applique trim clip attachment replaced. I received the notice in February 2024 and for the last year I have been trying to get this corrected and for the…
Power TrainJan 2020
The contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that the driver's side front door failed to latch securely when closed. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to lock the door securely. The contact stated that the door ajar and transmission not in park…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2017
The contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a strong exhaust odor spread throughout the vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ken stoepel ford-lincoln dealer at 400 sidney baker st s, kerrville, tx,…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FM5K7D84EGB83535 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.