2014 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Ford F-350 ranks 17th out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 20 and earns a Best verdict relative to other F-350 years. NHTSA lists 98 complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with steering (49%) and suspension (48%) as the top concern areas.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 98
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Steering
Top 2014 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering48 (49%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires47 (48%)
- Engine13 (13%)
- Other11 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (8%)
- Electrical System7 (7%)
- Fuel System6 (6%)
- Brakes5 (5%)
- Airbags4 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front end develops a violent 'death wobble' at highway speeds after hitting a bump, requiring hard braking to regain control.
- Front differential axle yoke has shattered while driving, in at least one case causing a crash.
- Fuel lines have detached or cracked while towing, leading to fuel leaking and in one case a fire.
- Rear dual-wheel hub cap covers have separated from the wheels while driving on the highway.
- Brakes and trailer brakes have failed together while stopped on a decline with a loaded trailer, allowing the truck to roll.
- NOx sensor and module failures have triggered warnings and left the truck at risk of becoming disabled.
2014 Ford F-350 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V175000Mar 25, 2015Transmission & Powertrain6,322 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
- NHTSA 14V507000Aug 18, 2014Other76 vehicles
Equipment
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
- NHTSA 14V328000Jun 13, 2014Other21 vehicles
Equipment
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
2014 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 F-350 has a complaint index of 20, the lowest among the 21 model years covered, and carries a Best verdict relative to other F-350 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-350?
- Steering and suspension issues dominate, making up 49% and 48% of complaints respectively, including reports of front-end wobble and hub cap covers coming loose.
- Does the 2014 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 F-350, covering PTO pressure switch issues on modified trucks and a powertrain control module software update; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2014 F-350 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 20 and rank 17 of 21, the 2014 model performs better than years like 2017, 2019, and 2020, which carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 95, 100, and 90.
- What mileage do 2014 F-350 problems typically show up at?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 68,100 across complaints, with steering and suspension issues both showing a median of 73,000 miles.