2014 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
273 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2014 Ford F-250, alongside 1 recall campaign and 1 defect investigation. It scores 14/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 80,550 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2014 Ford F-250 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2014 sits among all F-250 years
What owners report
“Horrible death wobble. Entire front end has been rebuilt and the truck is still experiencing the death wobble.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-250
“Violent front end shake wobble. Any bump in the road causes the front end to shake violently. Have tried everything to fix with no change.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2014 F-250
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 153 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 80,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 54,000 and 110,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer…
Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 15V175000.
Technical service bulletins
166 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2014 Ford F-250. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
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-250 reliable?
The 2014 Ford F-250 drew 273 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 14/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2014 Ford F-250 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2014 Ford F-250 are suspension (90 complaints), steering (81), and engine (20).
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-250 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2014 Ford F-250 problems around 80,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 54,000 and 110,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Ford F-250 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2014 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.