Summary

• With 162 currently listed for sale near Columbus, OH and an average price of $8,794.00, 21.6% of 2014 Ford Explorers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2014 Ford Explorer 4.5 / 5 stars.

• 61.7% of 2014 Explorer models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2014 Ford Explorer stands out as a midsize SUV that had already moved well beyond its truck-based roots by this point. In the fifth generation, it was built on Ford’s D4 platform and described as a family-friendly crossover, with front-wheel drive behavior in most cases and all-wheel drive available as a side benefit. That shift gave the Explorer a more car-like feel than earlier versions, while still preserving the roomy, practical character that made the nameplate popular in the first place.

For 2014, the Explorer also benefited from a styling and technology refresh, and this model year was the first to get Ford’s SYNC system. It could be equipped with useful features such as heated and ventilated front seats and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and safety equipment included dual front airbags, dual front-seat side-impact airbags, dual rear safety belt airbags, and side curtain head, torso, and rollover protection airbags. Available safety tech also included BLIS blind spot information system with rear cross traffic alert, forward-collision warning with emergency braking, automatic high beams, Roll Stability Control, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, active parking assist, and rain-sensing wipers.

What makes the 2014 Explorer appealing is the way it blends everyday usefulness with a broad range of equipment. Owners commonly praise its comfort, space, performance, stylish design, and value for money. At the same time, it is not without compromises: the generation’s reliability record is mixed, and some buyers may find maintenance costs and room for larger passengers less satisfying than they hoped.

Other model years to consider

• 2022 Ford Explorer

  • Average price: $28,295.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 26.6%
  • User rating: 4.92 / 5
  • Total listings: 668

• 2021 Ford Explorer

  • Average price: $23,030.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 23.8%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 642

• 2025 Ford Explorer

  • Average price: $41,216.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 37.0%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 346

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.