Engine stalls or loses power while driving

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the throttle body (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

All 7 recalls on the 2014 Ford Explorer, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Explorer

What owners paid

7 of the 39 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $150 to $2,500.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 41,000 and 96,000 miles, from the 29 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Electric flickering occasionally smells like something burning. No warnings alerted. Interior lights/radio dim or go off or flash. Transmission problems, jerking, loss of power Cabin fills with exhaust fumes especially when stopped Unknown occurrence dates has been happening for at least 2yrs”

Filed May 21, 2022

“Internal water pump failure. coolant mixing with oil. vehicle shut down unexpectedly while in motion.”

Filed Aug 31, 2021

Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works

Other problems on this car

• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 301 reports
• Trim or a body panel comes off while driving 162 reports
• Windshield cracks or distorts 116 reports
• Suspension noise, struts or alignment 102 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 80 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 79 reports
• Steering wheel clicks, clunks or grinds when I turn 64 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 45 reports
• Engine overheats or leaks coolant 45 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