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2014 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 72 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, about 5% of that year's 1,533 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 62,000. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue. Two fires and three injuries appear in the broader complaint set.

Fuel System complaints
72
5% of 1,533
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
62,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Truck fails to start when the fuel tank is low, especially when parked on a slope.
  • Owners report the fuel gauge and fuel mileage calculation acting inaccurate, showing incorrect miles-to-empty readings.
  • Intermittent no-start problems tied to a fuel pump fuse that dealers say needs a relocation kit, with no recall covering the fix.
  • Loss of power or delayed acceleration while driving, sometimes described alongside throttle body replacement, which owners link to fuel delivery.
  • Fuel presence detected mixed into engine oil, a problem dealers were unable to diagnose or repair.

When 2014 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 30, 2014, latest Mar 12, 2026.

2014 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter42014 Q32017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q32023 Q12024 Q32026 Q1
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2017 Q2 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 200582 (7%)
  2. 200659 (10%)
  3. 200754 (11%)
  4. 200827 (7%)
  5. 200922 (7%)
  6. 201058 (7%)
  7. 2011117 (5%)
  8. 2012119 (7%)
  9. 2013159 (5%)
  10. 201472 (5%)
  11. 201580 (5%)
  12. 201695 (5%)
  13. 201727 (2%)
  14. 201863 (3%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 202014 (2%)
  17. 202187 (9%)
  18. 202289 (15%)
  19. 202310 (2%)
  20. 20246 (3%)
  21. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 72 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 F-150, which is about 5% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 F-150 fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system problem area.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 F-150 is 62,000 miles.
Are fuel system complaints worse in 2014 than other F-150 years?
The 2014 F-150's 5% share is similar to 2011-2016 model years, but lower than 2021 (9%) and 2022 (15%), which show higher shares of fuel system complaints.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 F-150 shows 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 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.