2014 Ford Explorer · symptom sheet
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails
- 80owner reports
- 30,500median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 7, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026
80 of the 1,603 complaints on this car describe A/C failure.
Tick what matches of 80 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the this problem covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 15,500 and 52,000 miles, from the 61 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Problem with sunroof leaking. had car 11 years, at dealership 5 times water coming in from headliner soaking all electrical...radio, AC/heater, sunroof controls. Currently, sunroof is open and will not close. Repair 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and today 5-9-25”
Filed May 9, 2025
“Air conditioner malfunctioned 2014 and entire dual system climate required replacement. System malfunctioned again and rear lines require replacement and compressor was reported to have malfunctioned. Power steering pump and components failed and June 2014 requiring repair. Sunroof motors failed in 2020 requiring replacement.”
Filed Jun 22, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 80 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 300 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 116 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 101 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 79 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 45 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 39 reports
- Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks 35 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 32 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 31 reports
- Water leaks into the cabin 31 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 27 reports