2014 Ford F-150 problems: complaints and recalls
The 2014 Ford F-150 has 1,362 complaints and 8 recalls on file as of 2026-10-16. This page shows which systems the complaints name, how many report a crash or fire, and every recall with what it says.
Complaint figures come from NHTSA's complaints database, downloaded on 2026-10-16.
At a glance
| Measure | 2014 F-150 |
|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,362 |
| Filed within three years of the model year | 307 |
| Complaints reporting a crash | 35 |
| Complaints reporting a fire | 15 |
| Complaints reporting an injury | 25 |
| Deaths reported in complaints | 1 |
| Recalls | 8 |
It ranks 7th of the 12 model years on this site by total complaints and 8th by complaints filed in the first three years. Older trucks have had longer to collect complaints, which is why the first-three-years count is shown next to the total.
Which systems the complaints name
Power train leads with 341 complaints (25% of the total), followed by service brakes (314) and engine (163). A complaint can name more than one system, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 341 | 25% |
| Service brakes | 314 | 23% |
| Engine | 163 | 12% |
| Steering | 151 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 142 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 119 | 9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 114 | 8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 88 | 6% |
"Unknown or other" means the complaint was not filed under a specific system.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | 26V378000 | Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2024-06-17 | 24V444000 | Power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-06-08 | 20V332000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. |
| 2017-07-25 | 17V472000 | Seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. |
| 2016-05-24 | 16V345000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid | 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. Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2014-11-07 | 14V710000 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag. |
| 2014-11-05 | 14V709000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| 2014-06-12 | 14V316000 | Steering: electric power assist system | 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). A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash. |
Some recalls cover only certain engines, cab styles or build dates, so match each one to the truck in front of you before you count it against the truck.
Before you buy a 2014 F-150
- Run the truck's VIN through the federal recall lookup. A recall is only closed when the repair is done on that truck, so ask the seller for the paperwork.
- Read the recalls above against the engine and options on the truck you are looking at.
- Treat complaints as a list of what to ask about and test-drive for, not as a failure rate. See the method page for what the numbers can and cannot tell you.
- Compare the neighbours: 2013 and 2015, or see all 12 years side by side.
Sources
- F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPERCAB, F-150 SUPER CREW: complaint records for 2014 (JSON). The set shown above is these combined, each complaint counted once.
- F-150 recall records for 2014 (JSON).