2014 Ford E-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#8 most-complained of 9 E-150 years
The 2014 Ford E-150 has a complaint index of 13, the lowest among the 9 model years with data, and ranks best overall (rank 8 of worst-first). It has 6 complaints and 6 recalls, with brakes the top problem area at 50% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 12.5 city / 16 hwy
Top 2014 Ford E-150 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report front brake pads grinding against the rotor, causing the steering wheel to pull to one side even after the rotor was shaved and pads replaced.
- Some describe the steering wheel shaking when braking, along with a squeak heard only while backing up, at a median mileage of 8,000 miles.
- Drivers report the van wandering side to side at highway speeds above 60 mph, worsening when towing a camper, despite alignment and suspension checks showing no faults.
- One owner reported the 4x4 system engaging on its own after only lightly touching the switch, both at startup and while driving.
- A rear driver-side window reportedly fractured on its own while the vehicle was parked, requiring replacement of all rear windows.
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?
- Among the 9 E-150 model years with data, 2014 has the lowest complaint index at 13 and is rated Best relative to other years. It logged only 6 complaints and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- What are the biggest problems with the 2014 Ford E-150?
- Brakes are the top problem area, making up 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles. Other reported issues touch electrical, engine, steering, structure, transmission, and visibility systems, each with a single complaint.
- Does the 2014 Ford E-150 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 E-150, none marked do-not-drive. Most involve aftermarket wheelchair-lift and mobility conversions, plus one Fuel System recall for CNG-modified vans.
- How does 2014 compare to other Ford E-150 years?
- 2014 has a complaint index of 13, far below 2010 (100), 2011 (75), 2013 (88), and 2012 (63), all rated Avoid or Caution. Only 2015 (25) and 2016 (38) come close, both rated Good.