2014 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,684 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,405miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the wheels of the 2014 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 1,684 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,405 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“To avoid hitting another vehicle that illegally came into the lane I was entering (they were driving on the shoulder), I had to take evasive action, which caused me to turn my vehicle into a curb. At the time, I was traveling 15 to maybe 20 MPH. After hitting the curb, my vehicle came to a stop and upon inspection I discovered that the lower control arm had completely broken in half. My vehicle was towed to a local dealership, where they subsequently serviced the vehicle, which I picked up on march 15, 2014. …”
NHTSA complaint #10573219, filed 2014-03, 5,677 miles“2014 awd Explorer, 72,405 mi: 12-2019 heard slight grinding fr front left & only heard when decelerating fr approx 30 MPH. Recognized sound because it happened on front right 11-2018, 8032 mi earlier. Brought in immediately. Same part failed again on the right & now also on the left front wheel & became embedded in the knuckles on both sides, & techs could not remove bearings w/o destroying knuckles. This is the 3rd wheel hub bearing that failed in this car. Since last part replacement 11-2018, Ford redesigned part due to repeated failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289761, filed 2019-12, 72,405 miles“2014 awd Explorer, 72,405 mi: 12-2019 heard slight grinding fr front left & only heard when decelerating fr approx 30 MPH. Recognized sound because it happened on front right 11-2018, 8032 mi earlier. Brought in immediately. Same part failed again on the right & now also on the left front wheel & became embedded in the knuckles on both sides, & techs could not remove bearings w/o destroying knuckles. This is the 3rd wheel hub bearing that failed in this car. Since last part replacement 11-2018, Ford redesigned part due to repeated failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289759, filed 2019-12, 72,405 miles“Vehicle has code C0063-64ABS. Also has a problem with the restraint control module and ABS module causing the front tires to lock and make the car slide. I was about to get into a car crash on Oct 24,2024 because the cars front tires locked and just slide from one side to other the steering wheel went loose and I wasn't able to control the car I took it to ford dealership where they told me that it has the code that appears at the beginning of this message”
NHTSA complaint #11647641, filed 2025-03“My steering is making a scretching noise when I try to turn it either way. With it being hard to turn I'm afraid for my safety with driving it and I dont have another vehicle to drive. Yes, I have a quote from a repair shop that my steering rack is going out I didn't notice a warning light as of yet.- this happened about a week ago I have found several complaints about the 2014 Ford Explorer Steering issues so I feel for safety purposes that this should have a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11601257, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 10222507Mar 31, 2022Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement Ref 21S32 Submitting Owner Letter
- 10176938Jun 5, 2020For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service…
- 10176117May 14, 2020For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 16 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 | 50 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 41 | 3% |
| 2003 | 56 | 5% |
| 2002 | 78 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 0% |
| 1998 | 18 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
| 1996 | 15 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 0% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 2% |
| 1991 | 13 | 2% |
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.
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