Worst 2014 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 385 | 9 | 1 | 98,868 mi | |
| Brakes | 280 | 9 | — | 50,172 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 174 | 2 | 4 | 80,817 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 154 | 7 | — | 82,172 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 141 | 3 | 10 | 66,659 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 117 | — | — | 56,296 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 92 | 3 | — | 62,320 mi | |
| Fuel System | 63 | — | 2 | 59,093 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 39 | 1 | — | 98,488 mi | |
| Airbags | 31 | 10 | 1 | 60,311 mi | |
| Body Structure | 26 | — | 2 | 71,789 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 23 | 1 | — | 53,695 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 22 | 2 | 1 | 45,755 mi | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 18 | — | — | 55,621 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 1 | — | 46,538 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 9 | 1 | — | 154,333 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 67,746 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | 2 | 23,346 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 9 | — | — | 6,733 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 137,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 130,600 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | 1 | 37,475 mi | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 5 | — | — | 217,800 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 82,452 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | — | — | 48,631 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Throttlebody/Manifold | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford F-150
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,282,799 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.
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2014 Ford F-150 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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