2014 Ford F-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
55/100
#10 most-complained of 21 F-150 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Ford F-150 ranks 10th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 55 and a Caution verdict. NHTSA logged 1,533 complaints and 8 recalls, led by transmission and powertrain issues (28% of complaints, median 101,000 miles) and brakes (24%, median 48,000 miles).
- Complaints
- 1,533
- Recalls
- 8
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 38 / 16
- Injuries / deaths
- 37 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 21 hwy
Top 2014 Ford F-150 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Trucks unexpectedly rolled backward or lunged in reverse while parked or shifting gears, in some cases striking objects or people.
- Vehicles caught fire while parked in the driveway with no clear cause disclosed.
- Steering seized or pulled hard to one side during turns, sometimes leading to a crash into a fixed object.
- Warning lights for stability, traction, and four-wheel drive appeared together with a sudden loss of steering control in slippery conditions.
- Brake pedal failed to respond or the accelerator engaged unexpectedly at low speed, causing a collision with the vehicle ahead.
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?
- It carries a Caution verdict, ranking 10th worst among 21 model years of the F-150, with a complaint index of 55 versus a high of 100 for the 2013 model year.
- What are the most common 2014 F-150 problems?
- Transmission and powertrain issues make up 28% of complaints (median failure mileage 101,000) and brakes make up 24% (median failure mileage 48,000), based on NHTSA data.
- Does the 2014 F-150 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 F-150, including one do-not-drive recall for a steering gear defect and repeated transmission control module software recalls.
- How does the 2014 F-150 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 55 is better than 2013 (100), 2011 (85), and 2018 (95), all rated Avoid, but worse than 2005-2010 model years, which are all rated Good.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 F-150?
- EPA rates it at 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.