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2014 Ford E-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford E-150, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-706 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

2014 Ford E-150
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 26%Owner complaints60 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 3, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ford E-150 has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes30
Power train10
Electrical system10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2014 Ford E-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 19V-271 · Apr 3, 2019 · 4 vehicles

Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 15V-729 · Nov 4, 2015 · 667 vehicles

Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

26%repaired · 2016 Q2

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-706 · Nov 5, 2014 · 34 vehicles · 9 repaired

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-584 · Sep 23, 2014 · 45 vehicles

Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 14V-232 · May 2, 2014 · 14 vehicles

Risk. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

63%repaired · 2015 Q3

Fuel system, other: storage

Recall 14V-097 · Mar 4, 2014 · 343 vehicles · 215 repaired

Risk. If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other E-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-150 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Ford E-150 safety ratings

2014 Ford E-150 WAGON RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What E-150 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I ONLY HAVE 8000 MILES ON IT, AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING WHEN I TOUCH THE BRAKES. IT ALSO HAS SQUEAKED FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY DIDN'T HEAR THE SQUEAK. IT IS ONLY WHEN I BACK UP.
Complaint 10839848 · Mar 4, 2016 · 8,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD E-I50. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PAD WAS GRINDING THE ROTOR AND CAUSED THE STEERING TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE DEALER SHAVED THE ROTOR AND REPLACED THE PADS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE…
Complaint 10839717 · Mar 3, 2016 · 11,426 miles
ON JUNE 10, 2014 I LEFT MY OFFICE AND TRAVELED ACROSS THE PARKING DRIVEWAY AT ABOUT 7 MPH, A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 150 FEET WHERE I ATTEMPTED TO STOP(USING MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE) BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A BUSY FAST MOVING STREET. AT THIS POINT MY FOOT HIT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR AT…
Complaint 10598091 · Jun 13, 2014 · 250 miles

Own a 2014 E-150?

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