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2014 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

35/100

#14 most-complained of 21 F-250 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Ford F-250 has 168 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 35 out of 100 — #14 highest of 21 F-250 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (95 complaints, 57% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
168
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2014 Ford F-250 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires95 (57%)
  2. Steering81 (48%)
  3. Engine21 (13%)
  4. Other17 (10%)
  5. Fuel System16 (10%)
  6. Electrical System11 (7%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
  8. Structure & Body5 (3%)
  9. Brakes4 (2%)
  10. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (2%)
2014 Ford F-250 complaints: complaints filed per quarter182014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22024 Q12025 Q3
262 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q3 (18).

2014 Ford F-250 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2014 compared with other F-250 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution653231—
2013Best01160—
2014Good351680—
2015Caution602962—
2016Caution552893—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Ford F-250 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Ford F-250 ranks #14 of 21 among F-250 model years (Complaint Index 35/100, verdict: Good). It has 168 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-250?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (95 complaints), steering (81 complaints), and engine (21 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 80,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2014 Ford F-250 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.