2014 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls (1,527 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2014 Ford F-150 is Transmission / driveline (22% of 1,527 owner reports). There are 8 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Transmission / driveline — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,527 complaints · 8 recalls
What problems show up on the 2014 Ford F-150?
341 of 1,527 filings named Transmission / driveline (22% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Brakes (310 reports).
There are 8 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Steering, Lights, Brakes, and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2013 has 2,984 reports on file; this year has 1,527. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Transmission / driveline 341 complaints · 22.3% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 39
- Fires 16
- Injuries 37
- Deaths 1
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 341 | 22.3% | 6 crashes · 1 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 310 | 20.3% | 9 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 147 | 9.6% | 6 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 136 | 8.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 115 | 7.5% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 83 | 5.4% | 3 crashes · 5 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 74 | 4.8% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 59 | 3.9% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 25 | 1.6% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 312 | 20.4% | 6 crashes · 4 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 14V709000 was reported 71 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V345000 was reported 649 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 20V332000 was reported 2,125 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V444000 was reported 3,633 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V378000 was reported 4,355 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 42 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 32 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 31 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 27 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 40 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 34 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 37 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 52 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 67 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 51 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 42 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 36 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 34 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 29 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 29 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 37 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 28 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 34 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 29 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 34 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 32 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 37 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 29 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 50 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 77 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 33 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 40 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 33 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 44 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 28 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 38 | |
| 2026-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V316000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V709000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V710000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V345000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V472000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V332000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V444000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V378000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE16003 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ24005 |
Safety Recalls (8)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Steering, Lights, Brakes, and Transmission / driveline.
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Recall campaign 14V316000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 14V709000
Lights
- Report date
- Component:
- Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
- Consequence:
- If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 14V710000
Safety recall 14V710000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 16V345000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 17V472000
Safety recall 17V472000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 20V332000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 24V444000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- Consequence:
- Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 26V378000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- Consequence:
- Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Showing 10 of 1,527 complaints · page 1 of 62
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 was used in the same year 3.5L but yet the recalls (16S24 and 20S31) didn't include my vehicle
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Brake master cylinder failed, leaking all Brake fluid into the Brake booster. I find recalls for this year model, but not my truck.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 would not start and I had it towed to the Ford Dealership. They did nothing and they charged me. They went ahead and took care of the recall then: because an intermittent loss of signal from the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor / internal lead frame can cause an unexpected downshift to first gear regardless of vehicle speed. Recall DetailsPrimary/Initial Recall: Campaign 24S37 (NHTSA 24V444) in June/July 2024, covering over 550,000 U.S. vehicles (approx. 668,000 globally).Follow-up / Re-repair Recall: Campaign 26S45 (NHTSA 26V378) issued mid-2026 for roughly 44,963 vehicles where the prior PCM software fix was improperly applied or missed.Affected Vehicles: Select 2014 Ford F-150 trucks built at Dearborn and Kansas City plants (built mid-2013 through late 2014) What Happens & Safety RiskSymptom: Sudden, unintended drop to first gear, potentially causing rear-wheel lock-up, skidding, or a sudden reduction in vehicle speed.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, a failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly Auto Parts, and DTC: P0722 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal) was retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, and the molded leadframe was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 145,500.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Keeps going into limp mode, codes are pointing to lead frame, a lot of sensor A codes. Rough shifting from 1st to 2nd as well as sudden down shiffting.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Ford did recall on transmission, it failed on my way home. I took it back and they refuse to fix trying to separate event to warranty issue. 3weeks later I have no truck and being stalled by ford. Even Elena Ford has it on her desk(computer) 4 days no response. They quickly processed the recall so they can imply it never had one. Lead module(connector) is reason and part of recall.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Suddenly lost power steering dash lights for traction control and power steering assist it takes a lot of strength to steer it no prior warning and I recently had spinal surgery
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 154,279. The contact stated that the mileage listed on the paperwork was 153,945.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission became stuck in fifth gear. The “WRENCH” warning light was illuminated at start-up. The contact stated that while shifting from neutral(N) to reverse(R), the vehicle made a clunking sound and lurched backward. The failure became progressively worse. While driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. A dealer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard but failed to respond as intended. The contact enabled the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had experienced catastrophic brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a leak in the brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder, brake booster, and brake vacuum sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Ford F-150 Years With the Most NHTSA Complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Ford F-150?
Owners named Transmission / driveline most often — 341 of 1,527 reports (22%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Steering, Lights, Brakes, and Transmission / driveline. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2014 Ford F-150?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-14. YearTell is not a government agency.