2014 Ford E-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Ford E-150 has a complaint index of 8, the second-lowest among 14 model years tracked, earning a Best verdict. It has 6 complaints and 6 recalls, mostly tied to aftermarket wheelchair-lift conversions rather than the base vehicle.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 8/100
- #13 of 14 E-150 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 12.5 city / 16 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 Ford E-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Engine1 (17%)
- Steering1 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (17%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front brake pads and rotors wear unevenly, causing grinding and a steering pull to the left or right that recurs even after the dealer resurfaces the rotor and replaces pads.
- Steering wheel shakes when the brakes are applied, sometimes starting as early as 8,000 miles.
- Rear side window has fractured on its own while the vehicle sat parked, requiring replacement of surrounding windows.
- Four-wheel drive engages by itself with only slight contact to the switch, both at startup and while driving.
- At highway speeds above 60 mph the van wanders side to side, with the problem worsening while towing a heavy camper, even after alignment and suspension checks come back normal.
2014 Ford E-150 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V271000Apr 3, 2019Other4 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
- NHTSA 15V729000Nov 4, 2015Other667 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
- NHTSA 14V706000Nov 5, 2014Other34 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
2014 Ford E-150 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 12.5 MPG
- Highway
- 16 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other E-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford E-150 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 E-150 ranks among the better years for this model, with a complaint index of 8 and only 6 complaints logged.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 Ford E-150?
- Brakes are the top problem area, making up 50% of complaints, including grinding rotors, pulling steering, and shaking felt through the wheel at braking.
- Does the 2014 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 E-150, but nearly all involve aftermarket wheelchair-lift and CNG fuel system conversions rather than the standard vehicle, and none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 E-150 compare to other years?
- The 2014 model ranks 13th worst out of 14 years tracked, with a much lower complaint index (8) than years like 2010 (100) or 2013 (92), which are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Ford E-150?
- EPA rates the 2014 E-150 at 14 mpg combined (12.5 city / 16 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650.