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2014 Ford F-550Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford F-550, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-371 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 38%Owner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 16, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Ford F-550 has problems

2 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
Engine11
Fuel system, diesel10

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

1 recall

2014 Ford F-550 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.

38%repaired · 2015 Q4

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 15V-371 · Jun 15, 2015 · 8 vehicles · 3 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 →

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-550 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-550 median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F-550 owners report

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

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while his driver was driving at unknown speeds, the instrument cluster went blank, flickered, and illuminated. There was smoke detected after the vehicle had been turned off for several hours. The vehicle was parked unattended and…
Complaint 11541865 · Aug 31, 2023 · 68,000 miles

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