2014 Ford Expedition: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Expedition that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11687286 (filed 09/15/2025): “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 sur…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11654049 (filed 04/11/2025): “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 o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11627649 (filed 11/27/2024): “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 exten…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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