• January 19, 2024Body and structure

  Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach

  NHTSA campaign 24V-031 · 1,889,110 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: 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.

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

  The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the A-pillar trim as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Owner notification letters were mailed between July 18, 2024 and December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S02.

• July 15, 2021Suspension

  Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

  NHTSA campaign 21V-537 · 631,176 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

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

  The remedy: 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.

• March 12, 2021Suspension

  Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture

  NHTSA campaign 20V-675 · 454,941 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

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

  The remedy: 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.

• November 10, 2020Power train

  Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture

  NHTSA campaign 20V-692 · 15,587 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: 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.

  The 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.

  The remedy: 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.

• June 10, 2019Suspension

  Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture

  NHTSA campaign 19V-435 · 1,194,173 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

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

  The remedy: 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.

• April 26, 2016Suspension

  Rear Suspension Toe Link may be Improperly Welded

  NHTSA campaign 16V-245 · 75,364 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: 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.

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

  The remedy: 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.

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Other Ford Explorer model years

• 2026 14
• 2025 20
• 2023 15
• 2022 24
• 2021 26
• 2020 33
• 2019 6
• 2018 7
• 2017 13
• 2016 14
• 2015 8
• 2013 11
• 2012 5
• 2011 6
• 2010 1
• 2008 1
• 2007 1
• 2006 1
• 2003 2
• 2002 5
• 2000 9

Common questions

Does the 2014 Ford Explorer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 campaigns for the 2014 Ford Explorer: 24V-031 (Exterior A-Pillar Trim May Detach); 21V-537 (Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture); 20V-675 (Rear Suspension Toe Link Fracture); 20V-692 (Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture); and 2 more.

How do I know if my 2014 Ford Explorer has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2014 Ford Explorer?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.