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2014 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 21 engine complaints for the 2014 Ford F-250, 13% of that year's 168 total complaints. Owners report EGT sensor failures, DEF/exhaust warning issues, oil leaks, and a fuel pump failure, with a median mileage at failure of 89,939. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
21
13% of 168
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
89,939 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensors fail repeatedly, sometimes requiring multiple dealer visits to replace all four sensors.
  • Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system faults trigger check engine and service warnings tied to the reductant heater, sender assembly, or DEF sending unit pump.
  • Front engine oil cover bolts loosen over time, causing oil leaks across the front and bottom of the engine.
  • The high pressure fuel pump can fail catastrophically, sending metal debris through the fuel system and causing a sudden loss of power while driving.
  • Raw fuel can drop into the exhaust manifold and ignite, producing an under-hood fire while towing.

When 2014 Ford F-250 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2015, latest Mar 23, 2026.

2014 Ford F-250 engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Apr 2015May 2017Dec 2018Aug 2019Jan 2021Oct 2022Jul 2024
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Apr 2015 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-250 model year

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

  1. 201023 (22%)
  2. 201168 (18%)
  3. 201263 (20%)
  4. 201322 (19%)
  5. 201421 (13%)
  6. 201549 (17%)
  7. 201635 (12%)
  8. 201751 (4%)
  9. 201818 (5%)
  10. 201936 (3%)
  11. 202033 (13%)
  12. 202115 (9%)
  13. 202222 (18%)
  14. 202312 (28%)
  15. 20244 (11%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2014 Ford F-250 owners reported engine problems to NHTSA?
21 complaints are logged under the Engine component for the 2014 F-250, which is 13% of the 168 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-250 engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do 2014 F-250 engine problems typically occur?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 89,939 miles for engine-related complaints on this model year.
What specific engine parts fail most on the 2014 F-250?
Owners most often describe EGT sensor failures, DEF system faults, front oil cover leaks, and in one case a high pressure fuel pump failure.
Did any 2014 F-250 engine complaints involve fire or crash?
NHTSA records one fire report and zero crashes among the engine complaints for this model year.

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.