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2014 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
14%of 72 total for the year
Median mileage
138,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Ford Expedition, 14% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Headaches and general I'll feelings of sickness while driving/riding in vehicle. Carbon monoxide present in front cabin of vehicle at 1-14ppm under normal driving conditions. Readings not tested in 3rd row. Not tested in extreme passing or with air conditioner on. I do not feel this vehicle is safe.”

NHTSA complaint #11129804, filed 2018-09, 54,000 miles

“2014 Ford Expedition el king ranch v8 5.4l 3v - 90,000 miles vehicle began to shake as I was pulling into a parking lot mimicking a stall. Shaking became more intense as we slowed speed into the parking spot and again became more intense upon shifting into park. Code scanner brought up a cylinder 8 misfire. Replaced all spark plugs(because 90k is about when you should) and cylinder 8 coil, no positive results. Code scanner now throws out a random misfire code, cylinder 3, and cylinder 8 misfire. Brought to a garage and the diagnostic they ran showed the cam phaser hsa failed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10980157, filed 2017-04, 90,000 miles

“Heater hose to rear compartment unit found damaged and leaking during routine inspection, posing threat of sudden massive cooling leak with no warning. Hose had to be replaced by a labor intensive process of 5 hours so job cost $1,143.”

NHTSA complaint #11359913, filed 2020-09, 52,871 miles

“Was driving 80MPH down the highway when instantly the rear wheels locked up, green wrench came on dashboard and my car came to a screeching halt. Complete loss of power, and am VERY lucky it did not create a major pile up on the highway! Had to bunny hop it over 4 lanes of traffic and barely survived the most terrifying experience of my life. Had it towed and the mechanic shop said the throttle body/actuator had magnetic problem which is VERY common, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! …”

NHTSA complaint #11687286, filed 2025-09

“My A/C went out, but began coming on and shutting off. I drove from my home to work, approximately 6 miles, and parked in the parking lot. In the parking lot, I began to smell burning and my SUV began smoking. I turned my SUV off and got out of the car. As I got out, coolant was pouring onto the pavement. When the hood was popped, we noted the coolant boiling which caused the cap to pop off and the coolant to pour out. I had my vehicle towed to Coconut Point Ford to be diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11522426, filed 2023-05

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202538%
202456%
202369%
2022119%
20215724%
20205112%
201910821%
201810026%
20173811%
20163717%
20153119%
20141014%
20131011%
20121210%
20111115%
201047%
200927%
200853%
20072110%
20068729%
20055718%
20042910%
2003447%
2002278%
2001153%
2000283%
1999263%
1998162%
1997111%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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