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2014 Ford F-150 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2014 Ford F-150 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 1,362owner complaints
- 35crash reports
- 15fire reports
- 33injuries reported
1,362 complaints, against an average of 1,115 for the other 14 Ford F-150 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2014 Ford F-150?
The components named most often in the 1,362 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2014 Ford F-150 owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 1,362 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2014 Ford F-150?112 owners Ā· 8.2%
- Why does my 2014 Ford F-150 stall, lose power or shut off while driving?105 owners Ā· 7.7%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2014 Ford F-150?52 owners Ā· 3.8%
- Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2014 Ford F-150?52 owners Ā· 3.8%
Has the 2014 Ford F-150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2014 Ford F-150 owners report?
12 of the 1,362 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a complete stop. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard while feeling loose before becoming stiff. The brake warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted without warning. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The dealer sent a technician to the contact's workplace for the recall repair, and the technician performed the powertrain control module software update; however, the failure recurred approximately a week later, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that the instrument panel occasionally went blank during theā¦
Vehicle Information: 2014 Ford F-150 VIN [XXX] Transmission: 6R80 Description of the problem: My 2014 Ford F-150 has a dangerous transmission issue. It suddenly downshifts from higher gears (like 4th or 5th) into 1st gear while driving, without warning. This creates a serious risk of loss of control or rear-end collision. Ford performed the recall for the 6R80 PCM reprogramming, but the issue persists. The problem was not resolved, and the vehicle still downshifts abruptly. My vehicle has over 200,000 miles, so the extended warranty for the lead frame (program 19N01) no longer applies, butā¦
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel independently steered to the right and the vehicle independently drove off the road and into an embankment. The advanced tracking warning light illuminated, however it went off. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop in a leveled field. The contact stated that the power steering faulty assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering module. The contact wasā¦
I was driving about 75mph when my 2014 Ford F150 suddenly downshifted from 6th gear to 2nd. As a result of the unexpected downshift, my body was pushed into the steering wheel, and the rear end of the truck slid sideways as it slowed down to 65mph. The truck had a loss of power and I couldnāt accelerate. When I pulled over on the side of the highway, I used my code reader to read the codes that came up. The codes that came up pointed to Powertrain Control Module. When I looked at the PCM, it said P0720, Output Speed Sensor. I looked up the issue online and found that there is an open recall onā¦
WHILE TRAVELING ON I 75 TO FLORIDA ENGINE CK LIGHT ACTIVATED. WAS A CAUTIONARY LIGHT. UPON GETTING TO FL TOOK MY TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER WHO FOUND THAT BOTH FUEL PUMPS HAD FAILED. I NOW SEE FORD IS RECALLING F-150 TRUCKS DUE TO FAULTY FUEL PUMPS. I BELIEVE ALL F-150 TRUCKS SHOULD BE UNDER THE RECALL. DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND HAVING THE ENGINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED IS DANGEROUS AND VERY NERVE WRACKING.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to the slow down while approaching an intersection, the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by engaging the parking brake. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder had leaked brake fluid into the brake booster. The vehicle was repaired. Afterā¦
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and theā¦
Cam phasers yes engine could blow up cause to lose control of my vehicle yes by a ford dealer no no warning lamp or message rattle at cool startup
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon leaving the grocery store and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start while the engine was continuously turning over. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the contact replaced the fuse, and the vehicle was able to start. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
This 2014 pickup was started at about 8:00 AM and the manager went inside the building for a few minutes, (less than 5). A vender that was delivered petroleum product saw that the truck was smoking and on fire in the cab and he told the technicians in the shop who ran out with fire extinguishers to put the fire out. The doors had locked automatically with the keys inside the vehicle. A spare set of keys were acquired shortly and the vehicle was opened with the key. The vehicle was turned off and the hood was popped. a fire extinguisher was deployed while another technician disconnected theā¦
Turned on rear window and heated mirror defrost. Rear window cracked loudly and broke in a spiderwebbed manner after about 10-15 minutes of the defrost being turned on. Tempered glass kept it from blowing completely out. May have caused injury if a passenger had been sitting in rear crew cab seat at the time. Spoke with Safelite auto glass repair, was told they see this frequently with F150 trucks and think there is a problem with defrost function not shutting off like it should, causing excessive heat to window which eventually breaks the glass.
2014 Ford F-150: questions owners ask
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 1,362 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-150; the most common categories were power train (341, 25%), service brakes (314, 23.1%), engine (163, 12%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 35 complaints mention a crash, 15 mention a fire, 33 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-150?
Across 1,362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (25% of complaints), service brakes (23.1% of complaints), engine (12% of complaints), steering (11.1% of complaints), electrical system (10.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2014 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2014 Ford F-150?
112 of the 1,362 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Ford F-150 (8.2%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. One owner wrote: "While driving the brakes failed and pedal was to the floor. No warning light before this happened. Warning light eventually came on after the failure. This was a very scary situation." (NHTSA complaint 11670286, June 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2014 Ford F-150 stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
105 of the 1,362 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Ford F-150 (7.7%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Transmission cooler line failed while driving at highway speeds. This resulted in a complete loss of transmission fluid resulting in loss of power and drivability on the highway." (NHTSA complaint 11548135, October 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2014 Ford F-150?
52 of the 1,362 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Ford F-150 (3.8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Upon purchase of my vehicle, I occasionally would notice an unusual gear downshift. Then, upon receiving a Ford Recall 24S37 and NHTSA Recall 24V444000, regarding the update to the powertrain control module, I now continue to have a check engine light come onā¦" (NHTSA complaint 11622306, October 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2014 Ford F-150?
52 of the 1,362 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2014 Ford F-150 (3.8%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. One owner wrote: "The vehicle had a complete loss of control of the power steering. Thankfully, it happened in the driveway and not on the highway. The message said Power Steering Assist Fault." (NHTSA complaint 11643098, February 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own F-150
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2014 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPER CREW and F-150 SUPERCAB.