2014 Ford F-150 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (339) · Service Brakes (270) · Steering (152)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
1,009 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (8)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2026-06-09 · campaign 26V378000 · 44,963 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2024-06-17 · campaign 24V444000 · 552,188 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2020-06-08 · campaign 20V332000 · 292,311 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Seats 2017-07-25 · campaign 17V472000 · 94,605 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V345000 · 225,012 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Seats 2014-11-07 · campaign 14V710000 · 113,418 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2014-11-05 · campaign 14V709000 · 618 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2014-06-12 · campaign 14V316000 · 4,647 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Service bulletins (98)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-29 · 25H05 S1 · Other
harvest program 25h05 – supplement #1 certain 2011-2021 model year vehicles software verification harvest program
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-19 · 25H05 · Other
this is a proactive investigation program by ford motor company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Showing the 6 most recent of 98 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Electrical System“i am submitting this complaint on behalf of my stepfather regarding a safety incident involving a 2014 ford f-150. after coming to a complete stop at a red traffic light while on a curve, the truck shut off completely and would not restart. the hazard lights continued to function. the truck was towed to our home and has remained there because it i…”
2026-10-19 · Steering“in the last month this has happened twice. while driving down the freeway my vehicle just downshifted on its own, speedometer dropped to 0, and i lost steering power but vehicle was still running. the wrench for service came on and the battery light also. as i was trying to get to a safe location the infotainment system went off first followed by m…”
2026-10-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“i own a 2014 ford f-150 equipped with the 6r80 six-speed automatic transmission (vin: [xxx]), currently at approximately 133,000 miles. on xxx, while driving at ~70 mph on [xxx], my truck experienced an abrupt, unintended downshift — the precise failure mode described in recall 24s37. the software patch prevented it from making it worse and a orang…”
2026-10-09 · Engine“my truck has had repeated transmission issues, and has been "addressed" by two separate recalls (24s37 and 26s45). however, i am still having issues. i believe that "24s37 supplement #1" specifically covers the issues i am having, yet ford still continues to disregard my request. tis is a major safety issue. it is my son's truck, and i am drivi…”
2026-10-06 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“during a panic stop the brakes failed and the pedal went to the floor resulting in a rear end collision. the vehicle is currently with the mechanic but he believes it a failed brake booster. when i checked for related problems it seems the same brake booster (el3z-2140-e) in my 2014 f150 v8 5.0l was used in the same year 3.5l but yet the recalls …”
2026-10-04 · Service Brakes“brake master cylinder failed, leaking all brake fluid into the brake booster. i find recalls for this year model, but not my truck. …”
2026-09-22 · Power Train“i was driving up the interstate i565 heading towards decatur al from huntsville al. i was cruising at about 80 mph. all of a sudden my trucks transmission downshifted into first gear causing my back end to fish tail and the rpm's maxed out in the red and the engine lost all power. after that it would not start and i had it towed to the ford dealers…”
2026-09-21 · Power Train · 145,500 mi“the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 24v444000 (power train); however, a failure occurred after the recall repair. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. the transmission warning light was illumin…”
2026-09-15 · Power Train“keeps going into limp mode, codes are pointing to lead frame, a lot of sensor a codes. rough shifting from 1st to 2nd as well as sudden down shiffting.…”
2026-09-14 · Power Train“ford did recall on transmission, it failed on my way home. i took it back and they refuse to fix trying to separate event to warranty issue. 3weeks later i have no truck and being stalled by ford. even elena ford has it on her desk(computer) 4 days no response. they quickly processed the recall so they can imply it never had one. lead module(conne…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.