Ford F-150 Complaints (2014)

1,539 consumer complaints on file.

#11580213March 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I was recently informed through the news that there have been complaints of downshifting unexpectedly in my year and make of truck. (2014 f-150) I have noticed similar occurrences in my vehicle at low speeds while in parking lots. I will be pulling out of a spot with no gas pressed, essentially just rolling out of the spot when it downshifts and jolts forward unexpectedly. I have not had any accidents from this as I am able to quickly apply the brakes but after hearing about others' issues happening in same year of vehicle, it made me concerned that this is what was happening for my vehicle. If I were in a situation where pedestrians are present this could risk an accident that could cause harm to someone. This unexpected jolt has occurred on a more frequent basis several times per week in the last few months. I have not had this inspected by mechanic or other entity but may in future if this persists and further reports highlight the problem. There have been no other warning signs for this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580230March 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This truck has suffered all sorts of issues relating to the lead frame inside of the transmission. This lead frame houses the speed sensor, range sensor ,and temperature sensor. With extensive repairs the issue keeps arising. Ive had 3 new Remanufactured transmissions installed im currently about 6,000 miles into my new transmission with the same issues. Erratic gear changes. Ex. 4th gear to 1st without warning. Loss of 1st,2nd and 6th gears. Becomes stuck in 5th. Just a random array it seems to be with this one almost everytime i cross the 130F degree trans fluid temp the problems start. I have done alot of research into this as i am a technician as well and the only thing i can come up with is bad part production for the sensors and lead frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580259March 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Truck started shifting funny recently. Kept not paying it any attention but had a harsh sudden downshift at 50 miles and hour to first gear. Thought it blew the engine the RPMs were so high. I hit the brakes and the rear wheels locked up around 43 mph. No issue since but I know there was an issue with previous years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579165March 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle downshifts randomly at any speed. Speedometer and tach go all over the place, and truck downshifts to 2nd. can't replicate it for the local ford dealer. At higher speeds tires skidded as it downshifted into second gear. recently downshifted into 1st gear and wouldn't shift until I shut the truck off and restarted it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578200March 19, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was a puddle of coolant discovered leaking underneath the vehicle. The cause of the failure and location of the coolant leak was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577886March 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Truck is randomly down shifting & slipping gears
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577522March 15, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel in either direction, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering) which was linked to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, and both stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577405March 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
OK, the first problem would be that there was a fuse, apparently, that was engineered too small and eventually would burn up, making a bad connection, which would. all of a sudden shut your engine off. Mel, I was at highway speed, doing 6570 miles an hour, and all of a sudden my engine just cut right out. no power steering, no nothing. just shut right off wouldn't exactly call that a safe situation. Poor engineering second issue would be the fact that you have obvious engineering problems with the fact that they're putting carbon based steel parts or studs in the exhaust manifold that are obviously just going to rot away and it costs thousands to have that problem taken care of. Obviously you don't put that type of steel in an aluminum product because it's not going to last. It's everyone. Everyone knows this. So that's about about it. It's enough to **** **** the Pope. And I think you would have to say that it's a pretty it's a pretty important safety issue. It doesn't matter to me whether or not you know, it was within a warranty. or not. It's an obvious engineering issue or they're just they just don't care. It's the cheapest way to go so they don't give a **** They know it won't happen under warranty. So why worry about it? And that's about it, man. Don't count on me. Everybody in afford again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576181March 8, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective cam phaser. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575445March 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
I remote started my truck and let it run to warm up. I got in and pushed the brake pedal and it went to the floor. I turned the ignition on and the information center said, "Brake fluid low". I turned the truck off, got out and looked under the truck for signs of brake fluid (there was none), opened the hood and my reservoir was empty. I took the master cylinder off and the brake booster was full of brake fluid. I had to replace both, the master cylinder and brake booster.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574186February 27, 2024
AIR BAGS, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was installed with an undersized fuel filter. The vehicle failed to start after waiting for some time before it restarted. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle was sputtering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the higher-amp fuse 27 was burned. and the fuse was relocated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA hotline. Additionally, the contact stated that while at a stop light, an unknown Toyota crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his back and neck, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. There was no fire. The vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was diagnosed that the trailer hitch, transfer case, and differential needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11573622February 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
The master cylinder failed and caused brake fluid to be sucked into the vacuum brake booster. The result is total hydraulic failure of the brakes and a safety hazard. This is a known failure for the 2014 F150's with the 3.5L Ecoboost for which there was a recall. My truck with the 5.0L motor uses the same part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572035February 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission erratic shifting. Downshift to first gear on highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572124February 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 10–15 MPH, the speedometer decreased to zero. The vehicle began to jerk, lost motive power, and stalled. While driving at high speed the vehicle downshifted to first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to his son, who is an independent mechanic, who informed him about a recall on the transmission. The mechanic used the scan tool, which displayed the wrench symbol. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was from Canada and was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Wolf Ford of Alliance, at 403 W 3rd St., Alliance, NE 69301, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11571879February 14, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11571401February 12, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11571169February 10, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While traveling at approx 55mph the transmission suddenly down shifted into a lower gear, tires skidded briefly, and speedometer bounced down to 0mph. Seemed to resolve itself until the following day when the vehicle will not shift out of 1st gear at all and speedometer will not move. After some research, it appears to have the same symptoms as recall 19S07 but my VIN is not included. Would like to get the reprogramming done so the sudden downshift will not happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11570931February 9, 2024
STEERING
I'm currently experiencing problems with what I believe to be the Electronic Power Steering. As I'm driving it feels as though the power Steering goes in and out as it becomes difficult to turn the Steering wheel. It's currently an intermittent issue. I see Ford had recalls for this on other manufacturers dates and would like to know if my vehicle would be added to the same safety recall?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11570714February 8, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission slips in first gear when driving under 10 mph, and also slips from 3rd to 4th gears when driving at highway speeds. This is similar to what has happened on the 2011-2013 F150's that were recalled. 2014's should have been included as well. Driving at highway speeds, the transmission downshifted and I was no longer able to accelerate and dangerously but cautiously moved to the slow lane and off the highway. During this time the wrench warning light did come on. I have paid Ford thousands of dollars to fix the issue, but doesn't seem like it got fixed as it's still doing the same thing. I have reported this to multiple ford dealerships since I bought the vehicle in 2015 and not one has been able to fix the issue. this is what they fixed below and still did not fix the issue. AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS P0722, NEEDS A LEADFRAME OT START
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11570424February 6, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Started the truck by using the remote starter got in the truck and while still in park position the rear slide window popped and shattered, come to find out has happened to lot of other people. They said that the defroster comes on automatically along with the remote iven if not needed . Just bought the truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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