2014 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 F-550 years
The 2014 Ford F-550 has a Complaint Index of 33, ranking 11th of 16 model years, and is rated Good compared to other years. It has 11 complaints, 7 recalls, 3 fires, and no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Ford F-550 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Engine compartment fires reported while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied overnight, with one fire destroying the vehicle.
- A fire preceded by instrument cluster flickering and smoke detected hours after the truck was shut off.
- Fuel tank cracking and leaking, with owners reporting multiple tank replacements on the same vehicle.
- A front wheel bearing failure causing loud squealing and a wobbling wheel at low mileage.
- Brake pedal going soft then sinking to the floor hours after parking, accompanied by a low brake fluid warning.
- Loss of motive power on the highway with a check engine light and 'Engine Power Reduced' and 'Low Fuel' messages, slowing the truck to 20 MPH.
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?
- NHTSA data shows the 2014 F-550 has a Complaint Index of 33 and a Good verdict, ranking 11th out of 16 model years for the F-550 based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-550?
- Engine and Fuel System issues each account for 27% of complaints, followed by Structure & Body at 18%. Engine complaints include three fires, with a median failure mileage of 36,012 miles.
- Does the 2014 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2014 F-550, covering engine software, transmission/powertrain PCM updates, PTO pressure switch replacements, and an aftermarket suspension kit issue.
- How does the 2014 F-550 compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 33 is lower than 2019 (80), 2020 (73), 2021 (87), and 2022 (93), all of which are rated Avoid, making 2014 a comparatively better year.
- Did the 2014 Ford F-550 have engine fires?
- Yes, NHTSA complaints report 3 fires tied to the Engine problem area, including two cases where the truck caught fire while parked and unoccupied overnight.