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2014 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 266 engine complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, 17% of its 1,533 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
266
17% of 1,533
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls suddenly while driving at low speeds, such as around 30 mph, with no warning.
  • Engine loses oil pressure and shuts off while climbing a steep incline, cutting power steering along with it.
  • Engine bay catches fire while parked or after getting stuck in snow, in some cases destroying the vehicle.
  • Truck lunges or moves unexpectedly when shifted into reverse or gear shortly after starting.
  • Fuel filter reported as undersized, leading to sputtering and failure to start.

When 2014 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2014, latest Sep 6, 2026.

2014 Ford F-150 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter152014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q32021 Q22023 Q12024 Q42026 Q3
266 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (15).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010169 (20%)
  2. 2011637 (29%)
  3. 2012600 (34%)
  4. 2013767 (26%)
  5. 2014266 (17%)
  6. 2015393 (23%)
  7. 2016411 (20%)
  8. 2017413 (29%)
  9. 2018639 (28%)
  10. 2019407 (31%)
  11. 2020150 (21%)
  12. 2021113 (11%)
  13. 202254 (9%)
  14. 202345 (11%)
  15. 202423 (12%)
  16. 202515 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many owners reported engine problems on the 2014 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 266 engine complaints for the 2014 F-150, which is 17% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-150 engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category on the 2014 F-150.
At what mileage do 2014 F-150 engine problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 70,000 for engine-related complaints on the 2014 F-150.
Do the engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2014 F-150 includes 6 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.