2014 Ford Expedition Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 166,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 166,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the passenger’s side windshield wiper seized in the upright position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11494440, filed 2022-11, 166,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal burning smell while the blower motor was engaged. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to a recall that did not include the year of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11654049, filed 2025-04, 212,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while at the car wash, the running boards extended downward and fractured. The contact stated that the running boards failed to retract as intended. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the running boards were extending and retracting independently. The contact engaged the running boards to extend down. The contact stated that the front driver's side window became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who repaired the window motor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627649, filed 2024-11, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10056156May 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: the quarter glass, on some suvs, will delaminate from glass actuator puck and would need to be replaced. Model 2013-2014 expedition, navigator.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 9% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 9 | 8% |
| 2021 | 23 | 10% |
| 2020 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 34 | 10% |
| 2016 | 12 | 6% |
| 2015 | 19 | 12% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 38 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 44 | 8% |
| 2000 | 72 | 8% |
| 1999 | 123 | 13% |
| 1998 | 61 | 7% |
| 1997 | 44 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Expedition
34 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology