Ford F-150 Complaints (2014)

1,539 consumer complaints on file.

#11734198April 28, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving and my brakes gave out a bit and my brake pedal was hard to press down and when I pressed down there was a grinding sound. Also a red warning message said check braking system. Has been confirmed for 3.5L EcoBoost engines, which is what I have.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11733449April 23, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Complaint Description: Unintended Transmission Downshift Vehicle: 2014 Ford F-150 Issue: Intermittent Transmission Malfunction / Severe Unintended Downshifting Detailed Symptoms: Sudden Downshifting: While traveling at cruising speeds (typically in 4th or 5th gear), the vehicle occasionally performs an uncommanded downshift directly into 1st gear without driver input. Start-up Stalling: The vehicle intermittently becomes "stuck" in 1st gear upon acceleration from a stop, refusing to upshift into higher gears. Lack of Warning: These events occur with zero warning signs. No "Check Engine" light, "Wrench" icon, or transmission temperature warnings appear on the dashboard before, during, or after the incident. Recall History: The vehicle previously received the official Ford recall repair for the Lead Frame/Output Speed Sensor issue, yet the life-threatening symptoms have persisted or returned. Diagnostic History: The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Ford dealership on two separate occasions. The technicians reported that they were "unable to duplicate the failure" and found no stored error codes, leaving the safety defect unresolved. Safety Concern: I am filing this complaint because the sudden shift to 1st gear at high speeds causes a violent deceleration (similar to slamming on the brakes), which risks a loss of vehicle control or a high-speed rear-end collision. I have raised this issue to Ford customer relation department as well. Case# CXH07719550, Date: 04/20/2026
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732014April 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
After they replaced my transmission lines, my transmission slams into 4th gear and sometimes 5th gear. They said it was a manufacturer defect. I'm waiting for it to give out. I can't afford a new one.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11732148April 18, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
It was Tuesday 04/14 I had just left a store. Drove to the corner stop sign and applied the breaks which have always been just fine, easy to stop and slow. Until thst day I eased on the breaks and all of a sudden the peddle went to the floor. I came home and called my mechanic shop. They told me to bring it in. When I did they told me the master cylinder had gone out and was leaking all into the booster. They felt it was unsafe for me to drive it. They gave me a loaner vehicle. Upon returning to my home that's when I saw all the break fluid running down my driveway where I had parked when I got home from the store the day prior. Which I hadn't noticed before. So, now I'm without my vehicle because I simply can't afford a $900 repair bill. I've looked it up and on your website it shows in 2025 there was a recall on the 2014 Ford F-150 that named the master cylinder as a problem. It also stated that on Google. Please help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731950April 17, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Back up camera intermittently does not work. When it does work it intermittently flips the photo. Objects that are on the right side appear on the left side.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11731170April 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transmission wiring had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure might be related to a previous recall associated with the vehicle. The contact indicated that under the recall, only a software update was performed, and the wiring was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact expressed concerns that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the risk of sudden unexpected downshifting. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11730611April 12, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
Na
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729448April 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode several times, with the powertrain warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after each failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure started after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); and the software update was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,484.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11729114April 3, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
Received a recall statement for the brake system master cylinder. Called Bowen Scarff Ford Dealership and made an appointment to have it repaired, and then they called and cancelled the appointment stating the part was on backorder with an indefinite timeline for availability. I asked them to open a repair order today 4/3/26 so it’s documented I tried and they told me “you are on the list”. The dealership also stated if the vehicle stated having brake issues, that we could bring it in for service but that we would be charged. No service number for the created and unresolved ticket was provided to me from the dealership. I then called Ford Customer Servive about the recall timeline, which again had an indefinite date and no other information to provide. I was told the vehicle was safe to drive, and to just wait. I expressed concern that my [XXX] son drives this vehicle, and the Ford representative told me to stop driving the vehicle if we experience: -An audible chime -A message center alert -The red brake warning indicator lights up I was provided a case number from Ford on 4/3/24 #CXH07558665 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
#11726931March 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
An intermittent failure of the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor in the transmission. It downshifted while traveling over 45 MPH> The dashboard lights went away, and the transmission will only stay in first gear. Restarting the vehicle (sometimes multiple times), addresses the issue temporarily. safety recall 24S37 addresses the issue but my vehicle is not part of this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725224March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Consistent with NHTSA Recall bulletin 24V444000, my truck suddenly downshifts on its own from 5th or 6th gear to 1st or 2nd gear, even at highway speeds. When that happens, the RPMs increase dramatically and the truck slows down. I have almost wrecked while driving in snow when this happens, because the rear wheels slide out of control when the transmission drops to 1st or 2nd gear. So, why isn't my truck covered by this recall bulletin? This has been occurring with increasing frequency for over three months. Today (3-18-26) it occurred at least eight (8) times - and it's snowing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11724353March 14, 2026
STEERING
I am aware this year f150 had issues with steering recall. My model did not come up as recall. However, I twice have had steering issues. On 04/26/24 I had the steering assembly repaired, car went into limp mode while driving. It cost $1,505.45 for the parts and it had to be reprogrammed at dealership $225.00. Total was $2,359.14. Now this week 03/10/2026 the steering is hanging up again and it is in shop. It seems odd my truck was not part of the recall. As longtime Ford buyer and relative of many Ford employees around Detroit, this is disturbing. Especially with STEERING !!!!! I will try to attach prior receipt.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723887March 12, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge fluctuated quickly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to be refueled frequently because the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with fuel tank failure. The contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, fuel was leaking from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723630March 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted while the accelerator pedal was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where a computer update was performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the speedometer failed to display the speed that the vehicle was driving. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723666March 11, 2026
POWER TRAIN
This car is loosing control due to the sudden shifting of the gears. The car suddenly goes into first gear, causing the car to go into a safety mode
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722785March 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
There have been sudden downshifts occurring at any speed while driving. For example, downshifting from 6th gear to 1st gear while on the interstate driving around 70 mph. Or driving 40 mph on a public, decently popular road and having the downshift occur suddenly. Occurred 4 times in one day and almost was in a crash each time it happened. Upon researching this issue, there is a Ford recall “24S37” for this exact issue and it covers 2014 F-150’s from the Kansas City Plant during the dates of July 26, 2013 through December 23, 2014. But yet my specific vehicle isn’t recalled even though it’s from the Kansas City Plant and departed from that plant on November 18, 2014. Ford was called and notified of this incident but it’s been a week now with no update or response from them about getting my vehicle the necessary repairs needed so I can safely drive again. There is no sense of urgency any time I have called their Customer Service department even though I remind them every time I am currently without a car since mine is dangerous and unsafe to drive. This vehicle has been inspected by a Ford dealership many times for other repairs and this issue was never addressed or notated. There were no warning lamps or messages displayed prior to these incidents, the downshifts just occurred randomly with no prompting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722594March 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
When driving the transmission acts like it goes into neutral the it down shifts into 4th gear from 6th gear at highway speeds. They did do a reprogramming recall but the problem is still there after replacing the parts they said were bad
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721932March 4, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Two separate times, driving at highway speed, the truck shifted into first gear and I had to pull over. A wrench symbol also popped up where the speed is usually displayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721793March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power, and the power train warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the odometer was inoperable, and the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in 3rd gear. The air bags and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected, but no failures were found. The vehicle was turned off for 20 minutes and restarted, and there were no issues found with the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission downshifted and became stuck in 3rd gear. The powertrain, air bags, and other unknown warning lights became illuminated again, and the odometer failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and DTC: P0722 was retrieved. There are metal shavings in the transmission drain filler plug, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train) and Manufacturer Recall: 24S37. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721345March 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
My truck’s brakes failed unexpectedly. I know there’s been a recall on similar year and engine models for brake issues. Even though my VIN isn’t showing an open recall, I’d like this inspected because the failure feels identical to the recall problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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