The positive battery terminal keeps corroding causing the terminal to melt. The terminal melts and vehicle doesn't crank. I've had to replace the entire terminal system twice which is very costly.
2014 Ford Expedition electrical problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
2fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 11 electrical complaints filed for the 2014 Ford Expedition, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery terminal failed. The contact stated that the battery terminal positive side melted due to acid or failed wires. The contact had to replaced the battery terminal several times. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer several times for the terminal failure. The dealer replaced the battery terminal positive…
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 extending and retracting independently. The contact engaged the running boards to extend down. The…
Ford recall on explorer model regarding the vehicle not recognizing that the shift gear is in the parking setting,therefore the key is unable to be removed...also rendering the vehicle unsafe considering that since parking isn't enabled the vehicle may roll resulting in injury or death.I would also like to add to the records that this is the third time I've experienced this malfunction in 3…
Air conditioner stopped working; we pulled to side of street and shut engine off. Restarted engine and smoke started coming out of air conditioner vent on passenger side then out of front dash. Shut engine off again and called AAA for tow truck. Tow truck came about an hour and a half later. Tow truck driver turned ignition key to put car in neutral and began pulling it up onto flat bed. Smoke…
Own a 2014 Ford expedition. When a passenger is seated in the front passenger's side seat, the warning chime does not activate when the passenger's seat belt is not latched. The vehicle was diagnosed and rochester Ford dealer service stated a part was not put it was optional and they did not repair it. The approximate failure mileage was unknown but reported at 12,000 miles.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 Ford Expedition?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 65,000 and 99,500 miles, with the median around 90,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 65,000; a quarter make it past 99,500. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Ford/Expedition.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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