2014 Ford F-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 Ford F-450 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and a complaint index of 35, ranking 14th worst out of 21 model years. It sits in the middle of the pack, with no verdict assigned yet, well below the worst year (2008, index 100) but above the best years (2015-2016, index 15 and 10).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 F-450 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2014 Ford F-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine2 (50%)
- Airbags1 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine overheating while driving around 40 MPH, producing smoke and fire from the hood.
- High pressure fuel pump failure blamed on contaminated fuel despite multiple fuel filters and a water separator installed.
- Airbag deployment in a crash causing burns to hands and forearm along with a torn rotator cuff.
- Rearview camera image appearing blank or inverted while reversing, tied to a later back-over prevention recall.
2014 Ford F-450 recalls
4 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 15V024000Jan 22, 2015Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 vehicles
Suspension
Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.
- 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-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford F-450 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2014 F-450, giving it a complaint index of 35. That ranks it 14th worst among the 21 model years with data, putting it in the middle of the range.
- What problems does the 2014 Ford F-450 have?
- Owners reported engine overheating with fire, a high pressure fuel pump failure, an airbag issue during a crash, and a rearview camera that displayed a blank or inverted image.
- Does the 2014 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 F-450, covering transmission and powertrain software, an aftermarket suspension kit on modified emergency vehicles, and two related to PTO pressure switches near the exhaust.
- How does the 2014 F-450 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 35 is lower than the worst years like 2008 (100), 2020 (90), and 2022 (95), but higher than the best years, 2015 (15) and 2016 (10).