Ford F-150 Complaints (2014)

1,539 consumer complaints on file.

#11690651September 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact shifted into park(P) and, while in idle, the contact waited for a short while before driving to the residence. While driving to the residence, the failure persisted. The transmission downshifted with an abnormal sound coming from the rear tires. The tires spun independently and left black marks on the street. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was parked and no longer driven due to safety concerns. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689992September 26, 2025
ENGINE
Front Engine cover leaking. I have had this issue twice with the same truck two separate engines. I bought my truck used and it was leaking oil. I took it to the dealership and they diagnosed it as the front engine cover leaking. Then before the dealership could get it in to be repaired it started having problems with the timing components. All the problems were supposedly fixed but then about 5 months later the engine failed due to a camshaft failure and I was told this was due to lack of oil. The truck was not even due for an oil change after the dealership had done the repairs. I saved up and bought a brand new engine purchased April 25, 2025. I had the Ford dealership do the first oil change on the new engine and then it started leaking. I took it back and it was determined that it was leaking from the front engine cover, the same as the old engine which I pointed out to the dealership and they informed me that Ford is aware of the problem but there are not any recalls for this. The new engine is under warranty as it isn't even 6 months old and doesn't even have 5000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687465September 15, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Our 2014 Ford F150 is doing the same back-up camera distortions as the current recall and the Ford dealer says it's our problem. The back-up camera on lots of other Ford models need to be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687190September 14, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
My master cylinder leaked in to my brake booster, so I had to replace both after losing my brake stopping abilities. I received the new parts replaced them then hookup the battery checked brakes turned off ignition. Went back to start engine nothing battery 7.5 volts.. Replaced 250.00 started engine brakes good drove stopped 3 times got home evening sun down brake lights are on, I cant turn them off! unplugged battery. The brake switch was on and broken could not be reset. This is a fire hazard!!! My leads for the positive where hot very hot to the touch, my power was weak on the engine while driving I almost lost my truck over that Brake switch? No where does it say to replace it or why does this happen it clearly is a small broblem that can be a very big one fast!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686853September 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and overtaking another vehicle, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out of control; however, the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and then pulled over to the side of the road. The contact attempted to shift the gear lever, and the gear shifter failed to function as intended. The contact switched to manual mode and was able to use the first, second, and third gears, and the vehicle limped to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician performed the powertrain control module software update. The contact asked the dealer if the transmission was repaired, and the dealer refused to repair the transmission, stating that the recall update was completed and that the recall had not specified replacing the transmission. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred on the drive back to the residence. The vehicle was driven in LIMP Mode and the lower gears. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact parked and was no longer driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686875September 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SERVICE BRAKES
Transmission & Brakes ... Acting up
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686919September 12, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Backup camera started out intermittent loss of image some times distorted now no image. Filed a complaint with Ford Motor. Case number is: [XXX]. 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
#11686334September 10, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera screen was solid black, and there was no rear image displayed. Occasionally, the image was distorted and undistinguishable. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686362September 10, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I had to do laundry loaded truck jumped in took off got on the highway doing 75 MPH peep peep low brake fluid! Low brake fluid, my peddle was not to the floor but was slow to stop.. no store to fill up brake fluid but an Ace hardware was at my laundry mate which I got 32 oz to fill it was empty. No fluid on ground!?! Did laundry drove 4 miles to walmart almost did not stop! Low brake fluid and it was out! Filled it back up with 32 oz brake fluid drove 4 miles more to home brakes down to floor put in park when stopped at light lucky it was a construction zone all the way home 35 MPH. Got home no fluid leaking out the booster weep hole? because they dont have one anymore? Took master off booster was full of brake fluid had to order both . Lucky I am an old shade tree machinic a person with out knowledge would of crashed ...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686048September 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Our truck also has a blank or distorted screen when using the rear backup camera. It happens quite often.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686124September 9, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear backup camera shows a blank screen intermittently / unpredictably. The dealership was unable to replicate it (because it occurs intermittently) while in for another repair so no repair attempt was made. It makes backing out of parking spaces safely difficult. It's been like this for about 5 years. I can make it available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11686165September 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear view camera inverts the image on screen when the camera is on. No warnings.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685638September 8, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The "Brake Fluid Low" message was displayed on the instrument panel soon after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and brake fluid was added; however, the failure persisted while continuing to drive. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure, and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. While at the dealer, the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective brake master cylinder and brake booster. The contact was informed that the parts needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684839September 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact’s wife stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard with the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the brake fluid level was low. The contact added brake fluid to the reservoir, and the vehicle was driven to the residence. However, upon restarting the vehicle, the low brake fluid warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,778.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684479September 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My truck was recalled. Software updated to correct a sudden downshift to 1st. The software update did not correct the problem. The software update was done TWICE. The Dealer said: "Software update doesn't always fix the sudden downshift problem, unfortunately. You will have to pay to correct the sudden downshift problem. Replacing the rails should fix it. Estimate repair would be about 1300.00 " It ended up costing me $1246.79 to repair the "sudden downshift" (which was the reason for the Safety Recall Notice 24S37 / NHTSA Recall 24V444, in the first place) Ford should be forced to reimburse me for paying for the powertrain Safety Recall 24V444, as the software download didn't work and doesn't always work, despite Ford's knowledge of this issue. Their responsibility doesn't end there. I called Ford Customer Service, and they were not helpful.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684344September 1, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
They have a faulty master cylinder on the brakes causing brake issues. I was driving down state road 80 after hurricane Ian and a car slammed on its brakes in front of me because a vehicle lost a load off of their tailgate. I slammed on my brakes but I didn't break very well. It was very squishy into the floor and I relied on distance. The brakes gave a little assistance
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683889August 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The contact stated that the RPM was raised above 3,000 RPM. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact started to pull over, and the vehicle started driving, and the transmission was shifting normally. The contact stated that the software update for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train) was performed several months prior to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had never experienced an unexpected downshift failure prior to the software update. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission lead frame module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683210August 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission range circuit and sensor were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced for the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000(POWER TRAIN). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682799August 25, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle drove fine to work and upon getting in to return home and staring the vehicle, the brake pedal was instantly spongy and low brake fluid alert displayed on dash. There was a difference in 9 hours from when the brakes were fully functional to having brakes were completely out and nonfunctional. Had vehicle towed to local dealership and their diagnosis was "master cylinder is bleeding into the booster" and booster "full of brake fluid." This exact issue has been known and was supposed to be addressed but there have been numerous issues with the new parts installed after the recall leading to subsequent master cylinder/booster failures. Since it has already been "repaired" under the initial recall, the subsequent repair cost $1,300 including diagnostic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681682August 19, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer; however, the dealer offered a diagnosis over the phone and believed that the brake master cylinder was leaking brake fluid into the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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