2014 Ford F-550 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2014 Ford F-550 has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other F-550 years. NHTSA lists 11 complaints, 7 recall campaigns, and 3 fires for this year, mostly tied to engine and fuel system issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 F-550 years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 11
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2014 Ford F-550 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (27%)
- Fuel System3 (27%)
- Structure & Body2 (18%)
- Brakes1 (9%)
- Steering1 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report vehicles catching fire overnight while parked and unoccupied, with the fire originating in the engine compartment.
- Some describe smoke and an under-hood fire linked to the alternator after the instrument cluster flickered and went blank.
- Fuel tanks reportedly develop cracks and leaks, with several owners saying multiple tanks were replaced due to faulty factory installation.
- One owner reported the brake pedal going soft, then sinking to the floor a few hours later along with a low brake fluid warning.
- A front wheel bearing reportedly failed after a loud squealing noise, causing the wheel to wobble.
- One owner reported the vehicle losing power and decelerating from highway speed after a check engine light and low fuel message appeared.
2014 Ford F-550 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V371000Jun 15, 2015Engine8 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. 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: HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-2636.
- 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.
2014 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford F-550 reliable?
- Compared to other F-550 model years, 2014 rates Good, with a complaint index of 30 and a rank of 15th out of 21 years tracked. NHTSA logged 11 complaints and 7 recall campaigns for this year.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-550?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Engine and Fuel System issues tied for the top problem areas, each accounting for 27% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body issues at 18%.
- Does the 2014 Ford F-550 have engine fires?
- NHTSA lists 3 fire reports for the 2014 F-550, all logged under the Engine problem area, with a median mileage at failure of 36,012 for that category.
- Are there recalls on the 2014 Ford F-550?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2014 F-550, several tied to Muncie Power Products PTO assemblies installed by upfitters, plus Powertrain Control Module software updates.
- How does the 2014 F-550 compare to other years like 2019 or 2022?
- The 2014 model year has a complaint index of 30, far lower than the 2019 (90), 2020 (85), 2021 (95), and 2022 (100) model years, all of which carry an Avoid verdict.