2014 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 F-350 years
The 2014 Ford F-350 ranks 14th out of 16 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict relative to other F-350 years. Steering (49% of complaints) and suspension (48%) are the top concern areas, with 5 recalls on file.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Ford F-350 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Front end develops a violent "death wobble" at highway speeds after hitting a small bump, requiring hard braking to regain control.
- Front differential axle yoke has shattered while driving, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Fuel line has detached or cracked while towing, causing fuel to spray and, in one case, a fire.
- Rear dual-wheel hub caps have flown off at low mileage, creating a road hazard for other vehicles.
- Brakes and trailer brakes have failed together while stopped on a decline with a loaded trailer, causing rollback.
- NOx sensor and module failures have triggered warnings and reduced drivability, with owners noting no recall covered their build year.
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 data, the 2014 F-350 ranks 14th out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 13, making it one of the better years for the F-350 relative to other years of this model.
- What are the most common problems on the 2014 Ford F-350?
- Steering issues account for 49% of complaints and suspension, wheels & tires for 48%, with a median failure mileage of 73,000 miles for both areas.
- Does the 2014 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 F-350, covering transmission/powertrain PCM software and PTO pressure switch issues on trucks modified with ambulance, fire, or utility equipment packages.
- How does the 2014 F-350 compare to later F-350 years?
- The 2014 model has a complaint index of 13, far below the 2017 F-350 (93, Avoid) and 2019 F-350 (100, Avoid), which are the worst-ranked years in the dataset.