How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 424 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 F-150, which is 28% of all 1,533 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-150 transmission?

Yes. Two recalls, 26V378000 and 24V444000, address a loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module that can cause unexpected downshifts.

At what mileage do 2014 F-150 transmission problems usually happen?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 101,000 for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.

Have transmission problems caused crashes on the 2014 F-150?

NHTSA records 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 16 injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 F-150.

Does the recall fix cover an earlier repair attempt?

Yes, recall 26V378000 covers vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 24V444000 for the same output shaft speed sensor signal issue.

2014 Ford F-150 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 424 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, 28% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 101,000. Two recalls (26V378000 and 24V444000) cover a transmission output shaft speed sensor signal loss that can cause sudden downshifts.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 424; 28% of 1,533
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 16
Median mileage: 101,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission suddenly and unexpectedly downshifting into a low gear while driving at highway speeds, causing the rear wheels to lock up.
Some drivers describe the speedometer erratically jumping between different speeds right before the unintended downshift occurred.
Several owners say the vehicle rolled backward on its own while parked, in one case with a trailer attached and in another rolling into a home.
Owners describe the truck jumping through gears while moving and dropping to first gear at high speed on a highway.
A driveshaft was reported as heavily rusted shortly after purchase, raising concern about long-term structural integrity.
Some complaints tie the downshift defect directly to the transmission output shaft speed sensor named in the related recalls.

When 2014 Ford F-150 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2014, latest Sep 22, 2026.

424 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q3 (46).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150

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.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-150 model year

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

2010121 (14%)
2011825 (38%)
2012679 (38%)
20131,336 (45%)
2014424 (28%)
2015406 (24%)
2016582 (28%)
2017539 (38%)
20181,008 (44%)
2019730 (55%)
2020354 (49%)
2021314 (31%)
2022157 (26%)
2023156 (38%)
202455 (29%)
202525 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 424 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 F-150, which is 28% of all 1,533 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-150 transmission?: Yes. Two recalls, 26V378000 and 24V444000, address a loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module that can cause unexpected downshifts.
At what mileage do 2014 F-150 transmission problems usually happen?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 101,000 for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.
Have transmission problems caused crashes on the 2014 F-150?: NHTSA records 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 16 injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 F-150.
Does the recall fix cover an earlier repair attempt?: Yes, recall 26V378000 covers vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 24V444000 for the same output shaft speed sensor signal issue.