Overview & Reviews

The 2014 Ford Explorer now has standard automatic headlights on all trim levels. Second-row heated seats are now standard on the Limited trim level.

• Abundant high-tech features
• Fuel-efficient turbocharged four-cylinder engine
• Top crash test scores
• Comfortable ride
• Upscale cabin
• Strong turbocharged V6.

• Feels bigger than it is behind the wheel.
• Less rear seat and cargo room than many rivals

User Reviews:

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  Have owned a 2004 and now the 2014 Limited - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By 1963f100 - December 25 - 8:40 am

  Really wanted a SUV with at least a reasonable third row seat. With about 12,000 miles on it Im pretty happy. I do miss my old V8 as I just dont feel the acceleration of the eco-boost is as strong. I did buy all but one of the available additional feature packages. Really like that the second row has heated seats. Ironically I think a better salesman couldve talked me in to the final upgrade as it would be nice to have the navigation (vs ford sync which uses your phone) and high-def headlights. My only real criticism is the blind spots, even the hood height makes it a little hard to park. I do like the Blind-Spot systems (mirror blinks).

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  Great Vehicle for Price - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By johndaily - July 18 - 10:32 am

  Had my 2013 Explorer Base - AWD - for a little over a year. The car has performed perfectly for me. Plenty of pick up & power between 3-4RPM but your MPG will hurt. I can average 19-20MPG Compbined City & HWY. The interior blows away the Chevy competition, cant speak towards dodge and other direct competitors. So far the only issue ive had has been with the gas tank. Car infront of me lost its muffler and i couldnt avoid. it struck my gas tank causing the sending unit to fail. a $25 part cost me almost $500 because of the time to take down the sattle style gas tank.

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  Good overall but not great - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By mark3840 - July 13 - 3:04 pm

  We like our Limited Explorer quite a bit. Good daily driver and good on trips. I would prefer the larger Expedition but the Explorer is all we need. Engine has to struggle to perform but it suffices. I imagine the larger ecoboost performs better but it only comes in Sport model. We paid just over $43k for MSRP of $50k - so good value for what it is. It rides well and has lots of features - but there are downsides as well.

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  2014 Explorer leather seats - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By daryl12 - April 20 - 8:44 pm

  My 2014 has a light tan leather seats. The color from blue jeans absorbs into the seats. I do not have any jeans that havent been washed several times. I can clean them and a week later the color of jeans are back on them. Ford will not do anything about it. Do not get light colored seats.

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  Sport - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By whp87 - February 5 - 6:17 pm

  I traded in my 2011 charger r/t and 1500 silverado for the explorer sport and my wife couldnt be happier. The sport handles superbly in the horrible snow storms in the Rocky Mountain Region. The sport seems as if it is almost as quick as my charger r/t. The sport is really fun to drive and fits all sorts of stuff for my young family. The fuel economy is very misleading on a road trip of approximately 1200 miles round trip, I averaged 18 mpg, which made me a little upset considering 22mpg is what is advertised. Overall it is a wonderful vehicle its fast enough for me, comfortable and safe for my family, and it fits all of my kids stuff.

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  Very happy with 2014 Explorer - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By WestMich - March 27 - 11:38 am

  This 2014 Explorer Limited is my second in a row. Company cars. I have around 60k miles on her and she has been a workhorse at over 30k miles per year. When you drive this much and spend so much time in the car you learn what you like and do not like about a car quickly for everyday use. Pros: Comfy seating, heated seats in front and back, cooled front seats, HEATED STEERING WHEEL (not an option in any Subaru and many other winter-built cars which blows my mind), large capacity rear storage and very functional, push-button rear seat/storage configurations, adequate acceleration, adequate GPS. Great back-up camera and love the audio back-up notification if something is in the way. Confy ride on the road. Has given me no mechanical trouble since day 1, which may be my favorite thing about it. Cons: The infotainment system is a total fail--complicated interface, controls stink and voice recognition is infuriatingly horrible. Those designers need to be reassigned to shipping and receiving. Randomly freezes and re-boots. Second row of seats has poor leg room for an SUV this size. AWD system selection that adjusts torque/gear ratios based on selection is not my favorite. Had to get snow tires for decent snow traction, and ground clearance could be better--I have been stuck in 6-8 inches of snow. Nit-picky things: The front console storage is poorly designed in my opinion: just a huge cavity--how can this be practical? Anything that goes in on the bottom is necessarily inaccessible if you put anything else in there. Also, the storage under the touch screen is just as bad--had to access the USB ports and it is just a cavern where things are jumbled together.

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  An honest opinion - 2014 Ford Explorer
  By BK - December 3 - 9:58 pm

  Great car but bought a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, more car for the money and actually liked the handling better, and I am a Ford person!