2014 Ford F-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 Ford F-150 has a complaint index of 55 and ranks 10th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 8 recalls, including a do-not-drive steering recall, with transmission and powertrain issues the top complaint area at 424 complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 55/100
- #10 of 21 F-150 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,533
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 38
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 16
- Injuries
- 37
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 37 / 1
Top 2014 Ford F-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain424 (28%)
- Brakes361 (24%)
- Engine266 (17%)
- Electrical System166 (11%)
- Steering159 (10%)
- Other150 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers128 (8%)
- Fuel System72 (5%)
- Structure & Body46 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires36 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unexpected rollback or lunging in reverse or drive, including one case where the truck rolled over the owner's foot while hitching a trailer.
- Some describe the truck accelerating or surging on its own at very low speeds, even while the brake pedal was applied.
- Steering reports describe the wheel pulling or locking to one side, in one case not straightening out on an incline and causing a crash.
- Stability and traction control warning lights appeared with loss of steering control on snow, despite the truck being in four-wheel drive.
- Engine compartment fires were reported while the vehicle was parked, in one case destroying the truck.
- One report describes brake failure combined with steering failure leading to a fatal crash.
2014 Ford F-150 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V378000Jun 9, 2026Transmission & Powertrain44,963 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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 transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V444000Jun 17, 2024Transmission & Powertrain552,188 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
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 vehicle speed.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 20V332000Jun 8, 2020Brakes292,311 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 Ford F-150 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 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 F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
- Compared with other F-150 model years, 2014 has a complaint index of 55 and ranks 10th worst of 21 years, putting it in the Caution category rather than Good or Avoid.
- What problems does the 2014 F-150 have?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Transmission & Powertrain issues lead at 424 complaints (28%), followed by Brakes at 361 complaints (24%) and Engine at 266 complaints (17%).
- Does the 2014 F-150 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 F-150, including one do-not-drive recall for a steering gear failure and repeated recalls for transmission output shaft speed sensor signal loss.
- At what mileage do 2014 F-150 problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 65,000, though the Transmission & Powertrain problem area shows a higher median of 101,000 miles.
- How does the 2014 F-150 compare to 2011-2013 model years?
- 2011, 2012, and 2013 all carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes of 85, 75, and 100, so the 2014 model year is comparatively less complained-about, landing at Caution instead.