2014 Ford F-350 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-307 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ford F-350 SD has problems

7 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
Wheels20
Steering20
Suspension20
Service brakes10
Structure10
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10

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

4 recalls

2014 Ford F-350 SD 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.

82%repaired · 2016 Q3

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 15V-175 · Mar 25, 2015 · 6,322 vehicles · 5,215 repaired

Risk. Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2018 Q2

Equipment

Recall 14V-328 · Jun 13, 2014 · 21 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2015 Q3

Equipment

Recall 14V-327 · Jun 12, 2014 · 10 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

42%repaired · 2015 Q4

Equipment

Recall 14V-307 · Jun 4, 2014 · 19 vehicles · 8 repaired

Risk. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of 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 F-350 SD 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-350 SD median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ford F-350 SD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · closed Mar 15, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-175
In owners' words

What F-350 SD owners report

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

THE PICKUP TRUCK WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP, AND IT IS INHERENT TO WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE." THIS MAINLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON THE HIGHWAY GENERALLY WHILE IN THE SPEED BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH, DURING A COURSE OF SLIGHT TURN EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT WHEN…
Complaint 10893771 · Aug 6, 2016 · 17,500 miles
I ORDERED A NEW F-350 POWER STROKE DIESEL IN NOVEMBER. I WAITED UNTIL JAN 22 FOR IT TO BE DELIVERED TO ME. $65,000. WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP AT SUNRISE FORD IN FT PIERCE FLORIDA, IT LOOKED LIKE THE WHEEL HUBS WERE RUSTED SO I LOOKED UNDERNEATH. I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. THE ENTIRE CARRIAGE…
Complaint 10565735 · Feb 25, 2014 · 9 miles

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