2014 Ford F-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
1,925 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Ford F-150, alongside 8 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 44/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 101,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2014 sits among all F-150 years
What owners report
“Two separate times, driving at highway speed, the truck shifted into first gear and I had to pull over. A wrench symbol also popped up where the speed is usually displayed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-150
“Brakes do not always react as they should when you hit the brake pedal. 1-2 sec. Delay”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-150
“-Exhaust manifold leak and stud breakage. -Vehicle isn't performing as expected. -Yes -Not inspected by manufacturer -Yes, check engine light appears when problematic”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-150
“Traveling down the highway and rear window panel on the driver's side shattered. No impact from any foreign object. This was verified by a safelite representative. Rear window defrost was on at the time.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-150
“Rear window shattered after turning on rear defrost. Vehicle was stationary in my driveway at the time.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-150
“Steering wheel turned and key did not. Got key to turn and as vehicle was pulled out of parking stall the steering column locked up and would not turn.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-150
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 1,211 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 65,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 38,974 and 103,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (8)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 24V444.
Led to recall campaign 16V345000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 2014 Ford F-150 drew 1,925 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 44/100, scored against the model's worst year (1997).
What are the most common 2014 Ford F-150 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Ford F-150 are transmission & drivetrain (418 complaints), brakes & stability (344), and engine (187).
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-150 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Ford F-150 problems around 65,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 38,974 and 103,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Ford F-150 have recalls?
8 recall campaigns apply to the 2014 Ford F-150. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.