Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford Expedition has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 72 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
Of the 72 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 72 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ford Expedition is rated average due to power train concerns and moderate electrical issues. While airbag and structure complaints are relatively low, the vehicle's main reliability challenges stem from drivetrain components, leading to increased ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| Air bags | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil & filter changes
- Transmission fluid service
- Brake inspections
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotations
- Battery checks
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical shorts
- Check engine light
- Inconsistent speed control
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.