How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 F-150, which is 3% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-150 related to Structure & Body?

Yes. Recall 17V472000 covers improperly manufactured seat bolts, and recall 14V710000 covers reduced clearance between the seat frame and seat track. Neither carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 63,500 miles.

Were there any fires or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 injury among the 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 F-150, with no crashes reported.

2014 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, 3% of that year's 1,533 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 63,500. Two related recalls (17V472000 and 14V710000) cover seat bolt and seat clearance issues.

Structure & Body complaints: 46; 3% of 1,533
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report seat-mounted heaters or wiring near the seats catching fire, sometimes producing smoke and flames while driving on the highway.
Rear passenger seats fail to lock in the lowered position as required by the owner's manual.
Rear window or sunroof glass panes have shattered or 'exploded' without contact, in some cases while defrost was running or at highway speed.
Door latches and strikers fail, causing doors to rattle or rear doors to not open from inside or outside the vehicle.
Sharp, unfinished metal edges under the front seats have caused cuts when owners reached underneath.
Some owners report dealers refused or delayed recall repairs related to seat bolts and seat clearance.

When 2014 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2014, latest Jun 26, 2025.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Jun 2025; peak Mar 2019 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150

NHTSA 17V472000Jul 25, 2017Structure & Body94,605 vehicles
Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
NHTSA 14V710000Nov 7, 2014Structure & Body113,418 vehicles
Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.

Structure & Body complaints by F-150 model year

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

200583 (7%)
200648 (8%)
200733 (7%)
200826 (7%)
200946 (14%)
2010106 (13%)
201143 (2%)
201240 (2%)
201362 (2%)
201446 (3%)
2015222 (13%)
2016248 (12%)
2017146 (10%)
2018254 (11%)
201946 (3%)
202034 (5%)
202142 (4%)
202223 (4%)
202325 (6%)
20245 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 F-150, which is 3% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-150 related to Structure & Body?: Yes. Recall 17V472000 covers improperly manufactured seat bolts, and recall 14V710000 covers reduced clearance between the seat frame and seat track. Neither carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 63,500 miles.
Were there any fires or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 injury among the 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 F-150, with no crashes reported.