Twelfth generation
2014 Ford F-150
The most reported problem on the 2014 Ford F-150 is brake wear, with 341 complaints, usually around 50,000 miles.
- 1,511owner complaints
- 8recalls
- 36involved a crash
- 66,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your F-150 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.
- Brake wear341 reports
- Rear window shattering135 reports
- Drops into neutral117 reports
- Stalling109 reports
- Power steering loss104 reports
- Windshield71 reports
- Transmission shudder61 reports
- Transmission warning light58 reports
- Misfire54 reports
- Infotainment53 reports
- Phantom braking35 reports
- Airbag31 reports
- Wheels30 reports
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 2014 Ford F-150 has 1,511 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 3.0 times the median of 502 for 2014 pickups on this site. Of the 13 F-150 model years since 2014, it has the 4th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to other model years
- Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
- Top problem
- Brake wear leads with 341 of the 1,511 complaints (23%), ahead of rear window shattering at 135. A quarter of the 240 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear saw it by about 30,000 miles, and half by about 50,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 61 of the 1,511 complaints (4%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, a little under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 36 reports mention a crash, 16 mention a fire and 36 people were hurt. The reports record 1 death. The most crash reports, 11 of 36, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Brake wear and drops into neutral each have a recall on the same system (16V-345 and 20V-332; 24V-444 and 26V-378). Stalling has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 197 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 141. So far in 2026, 91 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 341 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
1,511 complaints is 5.0 times the median 2014 model on this site and 3.0 times the median 2014 pickup. Among the 13 F-150 model years here it ranks 4th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2014 Ford F-150
Ford filed 97 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Ford F-150. 17 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 71 complaints
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent.
Check engine light or misfire 3 bulletins · 54 complaints
Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Some 2013-2018 F-150, 2015-2018 Transit/Expedition, and 2015-2017 Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine with greater than 20,000 miles may exhibit a tick type noise from the cylinder block area.
1 more on this problem
FORD: DUE TO AN AFTERMARKET POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM INSTALLED, NON-FORD, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WILL COME ON, WITH SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P00C2, P0340. MODEL 2013-2014 F-150. *PE
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 53 complaints
FORD: DUE TO IMPROPER CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR C4000, REAR CAMERA IS INOPERATIVE AFTER REPAIR TO TAILGATE OR SPRAY IN BEDLINER INSTALLATION. MODEL 2011-14 F-150. *PE
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 2 bulletins · 30 complaints
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 area. This may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (IWE).
Some 2013-2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most commonly on acceleration.
Battery dies or the car will not start 3 bulletins · 19 complaints
Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle commands such as ...
For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern.
1 more on this problem
LINCOLN/FORD: DUE TO ABNORMALLY LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY OR COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, INTERMITTENTLY, THE AUDIO OUTPUT WOULD FAIL, AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED. MODEL 2013-14 EDGE, EXPLORER, F150, MKX. *PE
Seat belt or seat problems 2 bulletins · 16 complaints
Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use.
LINCOLN/FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, THERE IS A POPPING, SQUEALING, BINDING OR GRINDING NOISE COME FROM POWER SEATS WHEN MOVING BACKWARDS OR FORWARD. MODEL 2009-2015 F-150, TAURUS, FLEX, MKT, MKS, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER. *PE
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 16 complaints
FORD: THE HEATER HOSE, IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MAY CONTACT INTAKE MANIFOLD AND A COOLANT LEAK WILL BE CREATED, CAUSING ENGINE IN THE REAR TO LEAK TO LEAK COOLANT. MODEL 2014 F-150. *PE
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. *PE
Turbo failure or loss of boost 3 bulletins · 13 complaints
SSM 47948 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related ...
FORD 2011-2015 F150, 2015 EXPEDITION, TRANSIT, 2015 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5 L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTED ENGINE BUILT ON 2/28/2015 MAY HAVE DIAGNOSTIC CODES OR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *LJ
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FORD: WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW -15C (0F), THE GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE HAS A NO START OR A HARD START CONDITION. MODEL 2011-2014 F-150. *PE UPDATED 8/1/14. SEE SB 14-0077. *PE
Complaints filed by year
197 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Unintended transmission downshift. Closed jul 29, 2024, led to recall 24V-444.
NHTSA summary
Master cylinder external leak. Closed jul 26, 2016, led to recall 16V-345.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2014 Ford F-150
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 8 recalls on the 2014 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide One recall here carries a do-not-drive warning. What that means
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2014 Ford F-150?
Brake wear, with 341 of the 1,511 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 50,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-150 problems start?
Of the 1,014 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 40,000 miles and half by about 66,000.
How many 2014 Ford F-150 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
61 of them (4%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2014 Ford F-150?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls on the same system: 16V-345 and 20V-332. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.