2014 Ford Explorer Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,684 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2014 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 1,684 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 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.
“Turning at a red light my power steering locked up with a warning on the screen stating steering assit service required. I turn the vehicle off and back on and the steering unlocked. Since the car is making a whining nose. I see multiple recalls for this make and model for power steering issues but my VIN number isnt listed.”
NHTSA complaint #11252696, filed 2019-09, 136,000 miles“While driving the traction control turned off, which caused the electronic steering to turn off. The car jerked to the left side (almost hitting a box truck). I had to pull the steering wheel with all my strength to get the car to steer correctly. Took the car to dealership and was told the electronic steering gear needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11096353, filed 2018-05, 61,000 miles“On 19 june, 2017 I was driving my 2014 Ford Explorer on I-95 south, I initially heard a single pop come from the front of my vehicle, I thought I had hit something in the road, but nothing was visible in the road, so I continued to drive. I continued to drive with no problems. On 20 june, I was driving again on I-95 north bound and my steering system began to malfunction with a little tightness in the steering, the vehicle still easily turned left and right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000742, filed 2017-06, 68,000 miles“I bought a certitified preowned 2014 Ford Explorer in february 2015. Recently every time the Explorer was put in park, an alert would go off, showing transmission not in park. The past few weeks the steering wheel would make a grinding/growling noise when turning towards the left and right. The steering became a little harder to turn and it felt as if it would stick. This was a very scary feeling. I have 5 children and didn't want them in this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10862258, filed 2016-04, 84,000 miles“Started vehicle to go to work and had no power steering. Power steering assist fault service required box popped up. Turned vehicle off and on, still faulted so I tried a few more times. Put vehicle in reverse, backed up, then went forward. Lost stabilatrac, went into menu and box was unchecked and I was unable to select it. Also at the same time a collision warning fault appeared. Looked down at the terrain management, there were no lights illuminated so I turned it. Instant terrain management fault appeared. …”
NHTSA complaint #11174907, filed 2019-02, 75,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 18 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 | 45 | 2% |
| 2012 | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 | 28 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 4 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Explorer
500 complaintsOther or unknown
343 complaintsBody and structure
276 complaintsEngine
198 complaintsSuspension
103 complaintsElectrical system
100 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Explorer
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology