2014 Ford F-150 Reliability
The 2014 Ford F-150 has 1,362 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and service brakes. Compared with other F-150 model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the F-150's typical year, while the 2013 drew 2,796 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,362
NHTSA owner complaints
8
Recall campaigns
35
Complaints citing a crash
15
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Ford F-150 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2014 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 341 | 25% |
| Service brakes | 314 | 23% |
| Engine | 163 | 12% |
| Steering | 151 | 11% |
| Electrical system | 142 | 10% |
| Visibility / wipers | 139 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 119 | 9% |
| Speed control / throttle | 88 | 6% |
2014 Ford F-150 recalls
8 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V316000 | Jun 12, 2014 | 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). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 14V709000 | Nov 5, 2014 | 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. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate… |
| 14V710000 | Nov 7, 2014 | 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. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This… |
| 16V345000 | May 24, 2016 | Service brakes — 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. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary… |
| 17V472000 | Jul 25, 2017 | 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. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on… |
| 20V332000 | Jun 8, 2020 | Service brakes — foundation components / master cylinder | 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. |
| 24V444000 | Jun 17, 2024 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 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… |
| 26V378000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Powertrain / transmission — 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. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby F-150 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year F-150 analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,717 | 4 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2013 | 2,796 | 3 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2014 (this page) | 1,362 | 8 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2015 | 1,425 | 14 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2016 | 1,800 | 14 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Ford F-150 on the used market
- 379 of 3,409 2014 Ford F-150 listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Ford F-150
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 8 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Ford F-150 reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 2014 Ford F-150 has 1,362 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and service brakes. Compared with other F-150 model years, it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the F-150's typical year, while the 2013 drew 2,796 complaints.
What are the most common 2014 Ford F-150 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150 are powertrain / transmission (341), service brakes (314), engine (163), steering (151). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Ford F-150 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford F-150, including 14V316000 (steering — electric power assist system) and 14V709000 (exterior lighting — brake lights / switch). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Ford F-150 compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 2,796 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid); the 2015 has 1,425 complaints and 14 recalls (caution). The 2014 has 1,362 complaints and 8 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Ford F-150?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 F-150, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.