repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NewRisk. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,541 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford F-150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-444 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ford F-150 has problems
1,541 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
428Power train16 crash/fire/injury
290Service brakes10 crash/fire/injury
181Engine6 crash/fire/injury
164Electrical system16 crash/fire/injury
160Steering8 crash/fire/injury
117Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
103Vehicle speed control
63Fuel/propulsion system
56Service brakes, hydraulic
23820 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 428 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 290 | 10 |
| Engine | 181 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 164 | 16 |
| Steering | 160 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 117 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 103 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 63 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 56 | 2 |
| 20 other systems | 238 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2014 Ford F-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.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
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…
repaired · 2019 Q1
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Risk. Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Seats
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…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Brake lights: switch
Risk. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Do not driveRisk. A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
101kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 225 power train complaints. 48% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles108under 100k miles117100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,032median
Middle half: $899 – $1,594
Power train
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,789median
Middle half: $1,362 – $7,450
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other F-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 F-150 median. How we score
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2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.
- Master Cylinder External LeakLed to recall 16V-345
- Unintended Transmission DownshiftLed to recall 24V-444
In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is my second report with a little more detail. My vehicle is showing all signs of current recall on 2014 F-150’s. I haven’t driven it in 4 weeks because it downshifted on me while I was driving 75mph on the freeway for the second time. My speedometer dropped to 0. Thankfully I was able to exit…
**VEHICLE SAFETY INCIDENT REPORT & RECALL FAILURE COMPLAINT** **1. COMPONENT FAILURE & INSPECTION** * **System:** 6R80 Transmission Molded Lead Frame Assembly / Output Speed Sensor (OSS). * **Failure:** Intermittent OSS signal loss caused the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to misread vehicle speed…
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…
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