2014 Ford F-150 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-150 years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,537 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-150. That ranks 9th out of 33 F-150 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (425 complaints, 28%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 39 crashes, 16 fires, 37 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,537owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 39complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ford F-150 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 425 | 28% | 101,000 | “first gear” (17%) | $1,700 |
| Service Brakes problems | 290 | 19% | 43,000 | “brake fluid” (47%) | $1,350 |
| Engine problems | 179 | 12% | 73,000 | “throttle body” (10%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 162 | 11% | 65,000 | “rear window” (10%) | — |
| Steering problems | 159 | 10% | 70,000 | “power steering assist” (16%) | $2,400 |
| Unknown or Other | 148 | 10% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 117 | 8% | 51,500 | “rear window” (47%) | $1,100 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 102 | 7% | 52,000 | “lead frame” (17%) | $900 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 63 | 4% | 52,000 | “throttle body” (24%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 56 | 4% | 88,214 | “brake fluid” (52%) | — |
| Air Bags | 31 | 2% | 45,892 | — | — |
| Structure | 31 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 30 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 25 | 2% | 56,728 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 23 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 18 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 1% | 131,300 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 1% | 73,258 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 1% | 66,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 1% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 1% | 12,550 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 0% | 179,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 0% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | 96,587 | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 126,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ford F-150 recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Seats; seat belts
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Seats
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Steering:electric power assist systemDo not drive
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.
Risk: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended Transmission Downshift (RQ24005) — opened Mar 27, 2024, closed Jul 29, 2024, led to recall 24V444.
- Master Cylinder External Leak (PE16003) — opened Feb 29, 2016, closed Jul 26, 2016, led to recall 16V345000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2014 Ford F-150 equipped with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission (VIN: [XXX]), currently at approximately 133,000 miles. On XXX, while driving at ~70 mph on [XXX], my truck experienced an abrupt, unintended downshift â the precise failure mode described in Recall 24S37. The…
My truck has had repeated transmission issues, and has been "addressed" by two separate recalls (24S37 and 26S45). However, I am still having issues. I believe that "24S37 Supplement #1" specifically covers the issues I am having, yet Ford still continues to disregard my request. Tis is a major…
During a panic stop the brakes failed and the pedal went to the floor resulting in a rear end collision. The vehicle is currently with the mechanic but he believes it a failed brake booster. When I checked for related problems it seems the same brake booster (EL3Z-2140-E) in my 2014 F150 V8 5.0L…
Brake master cylinder failed, leaking all Brake fluid into the Brake booster. I find recalls for this year model, but not my truck.
I was driving up the Interstate I565 heading towards Decatur Al from Huntsville Al. I was cruising at about 80 mph. All of a sudden my trucks transmission downshifted into first gear causing my back end to fish tail and the RPM's maxed out in the red and the engine lost all power. After that it…
Other Ford F-150 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 F-150 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 F-150 | 12 | 5 |
| 2025 F-150 | 107 | 13 |
| 2024 F-150 | 193 | 11 |
| 2023 F-150 | 413 | 13 |
| 2022 F-150 | 597 | 23 |
| 2021 F-150 | 1,028 | 29 |
| 2020 F-150 | 736 | 11 |
| 2019 F-150 | 1,336 | 9 |
| 2018 F-150 | 2,318 | 18 |
| 2017 F-150 | 1,449 | 17 |
| 2016 F-150 | 2,074 | 13 |
| 2015 F-150 | 1,729 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1,537 | 8 |
| 2013 F-150 | 2,989 | 3 |
| 2012 F-150 | 1,783 | 4 |
| 2011 F-150 | 2,191 | 6 |
| 2010 F-150 | 843 | 1 |
| 2009 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 2008 F-150 | 369 | 1 |
| 2007 F-150 | 488 | 2 |
| 2006 F-150 | 585 | 4 |
| 2005 F-150 | 1,112 | 3 |
| 2004 F-150 | 2,029 | 5 |
| 2003 F-150 | 423 | 4 |
| 2002 F-150 | 821 | 2 |
| 2001 F-150 | 1,236 | 8 |
| 2000 F-150 | 1,075 | 6 |
| 1999 F-150 | 1,044 | 7 |
| 1998 F-150 | 1,381 | 8 |
| 1997 F-150 | 2,758 | 14 |
| 1996 F-150 | 324 | 2 |
| 1995 F-150 | 626 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 425 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford F-150?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ford F-150 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-150 model years, the 2014 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.