2014 Ford EXPLORER Recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

7 Recalls
2014 Model Year
Affected: SUSPENSION, WHEELS, POWER TRAIN

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7 Recall Campaigns — 2014 Ford EXPLORER

SUSPENSION
Campaign #19V435000 · 10/06/2019
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Risk

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, and inspect both rear toe link ball joints, replacing the rear wheel knuckle(s), if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S17.

WHEELS
Campaign #17E048000 · 28/08/2017
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

Risk

A loss of the wheel or wheel end can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix

Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

SUSPENSION
Campaign #16V245000 · 26/04/2016
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured January 17, 2014 to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have improperly welded rear suspension toe links that may fracture.

Risk

A fracture of the rear suspension toe link may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S18.

POWER TRAIN
Campaign #20V692000 · 10/11/2020
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Risk

The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.

SUSPENSION
Campaign #21V537000 · 15/07/2021
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Exposure to road salt can cause the cross-axis ball joint to corrode and seize, resulting in a fracture of the outboard section of the rear suspension toe link.

Risk

A rear toe-link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle, and replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall numbers 16V-245, 19V-435, and 20V-675. Certain vehicles previously repaired will need to return for the new remedy. An interim notification letter notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S32.

SUSPENSION
Campaign #20V675000 · 12/03/2021
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin that were previously repaired under a prior recall numbers 16V-245 or 19V-435. The outboard section of a rear suspension toe link may fracture.

Risk

A rear toe link fracture can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross-axis ball joint (CABJ) knuckle attached to the rear suspension toe link and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S62.

STRUCTURE
Campaign #24V031000 · 19/01/2024
Issue

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles. The A-pillar trim retention clips may not be properly engaged, allowing the trim to detach.

Risk

A detached trim piece can fall off the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2014 Ford EXPLORER Recalls

The 2014 Ford EXPLORER has 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include SUSPENSION, WHEELS, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Ford dealership.

If you own a 2014 Ford EXPLORER, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Ford. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2014 Ford EXPLORER recall repaired, contact your nearest Ford dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Ford EXPLORER has a total of 198 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Ford EXPLORER recalls →

2014 Ford EXPLORER Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford EXPLORER have?

The 2014 Ford EXPLORER has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2014 Ford EXPLORER recalls?

The 2014 Ford EXPLORER recalls affect the following components: SUSPENSION, WHEELS, POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE.

Are 2014 Ford EXPLORER recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Ford dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2014 Ford EXPLORER has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.