Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
The 2014 Ford F-150 has 1 recall campaign marked do-not-drive. Transmission and drivetrain has the most owner complaints, 425 of 1,537 in total. It is rated 13 to 19 mpg combined and has a 5-year fuel cost of $17,100 to $24,990 at U.S. average prices. NHTSA gives it 4 overall stars. Recall campaigns number 8 and may apply, covering steering, transmission and drivetrain, brakes, and others.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
13–19 mpgcombined; city 12–17, highway 16–23; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$17,100–$24,990U.S. average; Ohio $15,280–$22,330 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
Owners have filed 1,537 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 F-150. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Power train
425
10
1
16
Service brakes
290
10
0
2
Engine
179
2
4
4
Electrical system
162
4
11
8
Steering
159
7
0
3
Unknown or other
148
3
2
7
Visibility/wiper
117
0
0
1
Vehicle speed control
102
4
0
0
Fuel/propulsion system
63
0
2
3
Service brakes, hydraulic
56
2
0
0
Air bags
31
10
1
8
Structure
31
0
2
0
18 more parts
Visibility
30
0
0
0
Wheels
25
2
1
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
23
1
0
0
Back over prevention
18
1
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
10
0
0
0
Suspension
10
1
0
2
Fuel system, gasoline
9
0
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
9
0
0
0
Seat belts
9
0
0
0
Seats
9
0
2
1
Exterior lighting
8
0
1
0
Forward collision avoidance
6
0
0
0
Tires
4
0
0
0
Service brakes, air
2
0
0
1
Chest clip, buckle, harness
1
0
0
0
Equipment
1
0
0
0
Other/i am not sure
1
0
0
0
Parking brake
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 F-150 over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.
Risk: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 98 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2014 F-150, the latest on Apr 29, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: equipment (29), electrical system (20), engine and engine cooling (17), power train (13), engine (12).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
The owner's manual gives the oil and how often to change it. We show oil facts only once we've checked them against the manual, and we haven't yet for the 2014 F-150.
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Specs
EPA class: standard pickup trucks. EPA greenhouse gas score: 1–4 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
3.7 L, 6 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
17 / 23 / 19
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
3.7 L, 6 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline or E85
17 / 23 / 19
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 22 / 18
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline
16 / 22 / 18
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
3.7 L, 6 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
16 / 21 / 18
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
3.7 L, 6 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline or E85
16 / 21 / 18
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
5.0 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
15 / 21 / 17
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
5.0 L, 8 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline or E85
15 / 21 / 17
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 21 / 17
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
3.5 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline
15 / 21 / 17
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
5.0 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
14 / 19 / 16
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
5.0 L, 8 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline or E85
14 / 19 / 16
F150 Rear-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline
13 / 18 / 15
F150 Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline
12 / 16 / 13
F150 Raptor Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic (S6)
Regular Gasoline
12 / 16 / 13
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data