2014 Ford F-150 · recalls
2014 Ford F-150 recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recalls that include the 2014 Ford F-150. The newest, 26V-378, was filed Jun 9, 2026 for the transmission and drivetrain. 2 of them are on the transmission and drivetrain. 1 carries a do-not-drive warning.
- 8recalls
- 1do not drive
- 6systems
- 1,509owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Jun 9, 2026 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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. 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.
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.
416 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 8 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)). Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (108) · Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (61) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (33).
What owners wrote about control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
“When driving on the interstate the truck suddenly downshifted causing the tires to lock up and the vehicle to swerve out of control. There is already a recall for this issue for Lead Frame in 2011-2013 vehicles. The recall needs to be extended to the 2014 model vehicles as well.”
Filed Jan 6, 2024
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
Power Train: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 vehicle speed.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
416 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain, 8 of them the same part of it (Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)). Symptom sheets that include this system: Engine stalls or loses power while driving (108) · Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (61) · Transmission jerks, lurches or bangs into gear (33).
What owners wrote about control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
“When driving on the interstate the truck suddenly downshifted causing the tires to lock up and the vehicle to swerve out of control. There is already a recall for this issue for Lead Frame in 2011-2013 vehicles. The recall needs to be extended to the 2014 model vehicles as well.”
Filed Jan 6, 2024
A complaint on the same system is not proof of the recalled defect.
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. 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.
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.
56 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the service brakes, hydraulic, 5 of them the same part of it (Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder). Symptom sheets that include this system: Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (341) · Brake pedal feels soft or spongy (127) · Brakes failed to stop the car (90) · Brake warning light stays on (79).
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 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.
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.
9 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the seat belts.
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. 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.
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.
56 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the service brakes, hydraulic. Symptom sheets that include this system: Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (341) · Brake pedal feels soft or spongy (127) · Brakes failed to stop the car (90) · Brake warning light stays on (79).
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 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: 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.
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.
8 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the seats.
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 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.
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.
7 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the exterior lighting.
Do not drive 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 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.
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.
156 of the 1,509 owner complaints on this car cite the steering system. Symptom sheets that include this system: Power steering cuts out or goes heavy (104).
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2014 Ford F-150 complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Brakes: 286 complaints, no recallbrake wear · phantom braking
- Engine: 173 complaints, no recallstalling · misfire
- Electrical: 158 complaints, no recallstalling · misfire
- Windshield and wipers: 115 complaints, no recallwindshield · infotainment
- Speed control: 100 complaints, no recallphantom braking
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
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