2014 Ford F-150 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Ford F-150 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,894
- 870 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 394 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 8
- see below
- Reported harm
- 56 reported crashes · 57 injuries · 3 deaths · 26 fires
What owners report fails — 2014 Ford F-150
- POWER TRAIN 394
- SERVICE BRAKES 284
- ENGINE 176
- STEERING 155
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 142
8 recalls on record for the 2014 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 26V378000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V444000 · 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 20V332000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front br
- NHTSA 17V472000 · 2017 · SEATS The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the af
- NHTSA 16V345000 · 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk o
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford F-150 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA has 1,894 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Ford F-150 and 8 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (394 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford F-150 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (394), service brakes (284), engine (176), steering (155). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Ford F-150?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.