Ford F-150 Complaints (2014)

1,539 consumer complaints on file.

#11587322May 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I was driving down [XXX] and my truck down shifted 4 times at speed of 75.. when it did the first 2 times a car was behind me and had to swerve to keep from rear ending me , I let off the gas it stopped down shifting and when I got back up to speed around 60 to 64 it down shifted 2 more times so I drove 55 until I got to my exit in Turbeville, SC INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11586599May 2, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRANSMISSION.SLIPPING .WILL NOT DRIVE ANYMORE CONCERNED AND DANGEROUS .IT HAPPENS WHEN NOT EXSPECTING DROP GEAR AND JUMP BACK .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11585974April 29, 2024
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, SEAT BELTS
I have owned this F-150 since new and most of its life it has been stored indoors. Recently I noted that any time the vehicle is driven in the rain or left outside while it rains, the rear corners of the cab leaks water. The source of that water is a failed seal surrounding the rear window, which I diagnosed in my shop after removing the headliner and other trim in order to observe the leaking with some water and compressed air. The issue that I noted during the repair was that the airbags that are mounted above the rear passenger windows in the headliner on both sides of the vehicles wicked up moisture that had been caught by the headliner. They were both wet to the touch, which was concerning. Further, the airbag inflator which is mounted in the rear corner post of the vehicle and the seatbelt recoil mechanism both also showed signs that they also recieve moisture from this leak. The vehicle is out of warranty, so there is no manufacturer remedy for the issue unless I were to pay for a complete rear window reseal. I did not have a dealer take a look at this issue at this time. Multiple other owners of F150's of this age have had similar issues with water leaking into the cabin and leaching into the airbags, as described in numberous online forums.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11584418April 22, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine service and the mechanic discovered a crack in the right valve cover. The contact was referred to a local dealer and was informed that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 117,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583521April 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle violently shifted into gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission speed sensor had failed, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583702April 17, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
I was driving about 45 miles an hour and my car suddenly ramps up in rpms. Might’ve been a sudden down shift
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11583330April 16, 2024
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side window trim panel was separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the trim panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,426.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582553April 12, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle downshifted on it's own nearly causing an accident and high engine rev
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11582422April 11, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I was driving at 60 mile per hour in 6th gear (automatic transmission) when truck suddenly and without warning shifted into 1st gear, causing me to nearly lose control and revved the engine to a very high rpm. 2012 and 2013 models are under a recall for this. I spent $4975.71 on repairs including a rental car, mostly related to this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581641April 8, 2024
ENGINE
Upon cold start up there a violent sound of rattling coming from the front part of the engine. It only upon cold start up and then goes away
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581644April 8, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Truck loses power suddenly and even while going down the road randomly tried to shift itself into reverse. Lately it has just been lose of power.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581647April 8, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I was driving down the road at 75 mph when all of a sudden my speedometer started going from 75 down to 30 back up to 65 down to 35, etc. Then my truck downshifted and slammed me into my steering wheel. It felt like I had hit my brakes hard. I have video of it This is a recall on the 2011-2013 but my truck is a 2014 so I feel they should cover my issue as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581471April 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle at highway speed of over 50 MPH will suddenly downshift into 1st or 2nd gear causing the tachometer to spike past 4500 RPM and the vehicle to suddenly lurched to an almost stop and shake. When this first occurred I thought I had done something since it corrected itself once I took my foot off the accelerator. This has occurred on numerous occasions since that first incident and one time I had to put the vehicle into neutral to alleviate the lurching while the engine still revved up past 4000 RPM. Very nerve rattling. I am afraid this will cause an accident if I'm traveling on the highway and the vehicle suddenly slows down while I;m being followed by another vehicle. I took the vehicle to a recognized reputable transmission place who could fine nothing wrong but stated the condition sounded like a some sensor is sending erroneous information. Very frustrating to have this happen on numerous occasions and yet no issue found. I should not have to be downshifting into neutral when ever this occurs, this is also dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581085April 4, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact stated the 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road to inspect the vehicle and found that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant was leaking from the turbo and advised the vehicle to be taken to a local dealer for repair. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head, exhaust manifolds, and vacuum pump gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581173April 4, 2024
STEERING
Steering angle sensors in the electronic steering rack randomly lose signal. This causes an ‘AdvanceTrac’ warning, loss of use of turn signals and ABS faults. Problem randomly clears and then repeats. Some F150s had a steering recall previously, but my specific VIN did not.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580831April 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission at HI way speeds will down shift, RPM's will come up and wrench light will come on till you let off accelerator pedal. Vehicle surges forward at this point until it upshifts back to correct gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580756April 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My truck erratically shifted gears while driving. Causing erratic shifts in speed and my electrical system went down so I couldn't tell how fast I was going.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580812April 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving down the highway and the vehicle was in 6th gear and it dropped down to 3rd gear and it did this twice in the same day in a few days later it did it again this is very dangerous I just bought this truck in the beginning of March 2024 and they're saying there's no recalls on it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580315March 31, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission can switch gears at anytime when driving in the highway so I would like to get this repaired before it becomes a huge accident and harms someone
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580190March 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Multiple times now upon entering traffic. My truck will start to take off normally then all of a sudden down shift into 1st gear and not shift out of first until I pull over shut the truck off and restart the truck. Then it seems to drive fine after that.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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