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2014 Ford F-150
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 1,539
- Received Apr 2014 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks286 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact161 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails132 complaints · 8.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V316000Do not driveFord 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.
- Recall #26V378000Ford 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerksFirst signal: Sep 2014
- Rearview backup camera fails or goes blackFirst signal: Apr 2025
- Transmission fails or loses power while drivingFirst signal: Jun 2023
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 39 crashes, 16 fires, 37 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
- Power steering cuts out while driving
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 96 |
| 2018 | 163 |
| 2019 | 197 |
| 2020 | 129 |
| 2021 | 91 |
| 2022 | 106 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 189 |
| 2025 | 141 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 97 |
| Total | 1,539 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 transmission unexpectedly downshifts or jerks | 286 | 19% | 21.7× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2014 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.8% |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 161 | 10% | 0.4× | |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 132 | 8.6% | 33.6× | NHTSA recall #16V345000, #20V332000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 109 | 7.1% | 3.2× | NHTSA recall #24V444000, #26V378000 |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 65 | 4.2% | 1.6× | NHTSA recall #14V316000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 60 | 3.9% | 2.2× | NHTSA recall #14V316000 |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 42 | 2.7% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 34 | 2.2% | 2.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.2% |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 31 | 2.0% | 1.5× | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 27 | 1.8% | 2.1× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 22 | 1.4% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 22 | 1.4% | 2.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2023 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.3% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 21 | 1.4% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 19 | 1.2% | – | |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 17 | 1.1% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 15 | 1.0% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 13 | 0.8% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 13 | 0.8% | – | |
| Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air | 12 | 0.8% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 12 | 0.8% | 0.9× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V316000June 12, 20144,647 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #26V378000June 9, 202644,963 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V444000June 17, 2024552,188 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #20V332000June 8, 2020292,311 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #17V472000July 25, 201794,605 vehicles affected
seat belts; seats
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #16V345000May 24, 2016225,012 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #14V710000November 7, 2014113,418 vehicles affected
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."
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.
NHTSA recall #14V709000November 5, 2014618 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: brake lights: switch; service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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."
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.
Other model years
- 1991 304
- 1992 470
- 1993 586
- 1994 676
- 1995 626
- 1996 324
- 1997 2,758
- 1998 1,381
- 1999 1,044
- 2000 1,075
- 2001 1,236
- 2002 821
- 2003 423
- 2004 2,029
- 2005 1,112
- 2006 585
- 2007 488
- 2008 369
- 2009 324
- 2010 843
- 2011 2,194
- 2012 1,784
- 2013 2,992
- 2014
- 2015 1,745
- 2016 2,093
- 2017 1,463
- 2018 2,325
- 2019 1,343
- 2020 742
- 2021 1,040
- 2022 602
- 2023 418
- 2024 195
- 2025 109
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2014 Ford F-150.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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