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2014 Ford F-150
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford F-150, covering power train, service brakes, hydraulic and seats, and 566 consumer complaints received since 2014.
The component named most often is service brakes: 218.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 56.8 per 1,000 across all 2014 model-year vehicles and against 36.8 per 1,000 for the Ford F-150 line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 566.8 complaints per model year across the 41 Ford F-150 model years on this register; 21 complaints reported a crash and 7 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (163); the most recent in the file is dated 12 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 2 investigations naming this model year.
NHTSA carries a "do not drive" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 26V378000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Reported 9 Jun 2026 · 44,963 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S45).
- 24V444000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)Reported 17 Jun 2024 · 552,188 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 24S37).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 20S31); components: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 17S17); components: seats; seat belts.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16S24).
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14C10).
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14C09); components: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch; service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages.
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S09).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2014 Ford F-150 (black) against all 2014 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2014 | F-150 line | All 2014 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 218.4 | 36.8 | 56.8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 102.1 | 19.7 | 23 |
| Engine | 100.7 | 72 | 121.5 |
| Power Train | 87.9 | 101.8 | 130.9 |
| Steering | 87.9 | 56.7 | 66.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 85.1 | 30.7 | 79.5 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 154 | 218.4 | 36.8 | 56.8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 72 | 102.1 | 19.7 | 23 |
| Engine | 71 | 100.7 | 72 | 121.5 |
| Power Train | 62 | 87.9 | 101.8 | 130.9 |
| Steering | 62 | 87.9 | 56.7 | 66.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 60 | 85.1 | 30.7 | 79.5 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 83.7 | 80.8 | 120.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 46.8 | 70.8 | 42 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 38.3 | 22.1 | 40.1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 16 | 22.7 | 5.2 | 29.7 |
| Visibility | 15 | 21.3 | 64.1 | 10.4 |
| Structure | 15 | 21.3 | 51.9 | 39.7 |
| Wheels | 14 | 19.9 | 14 | 19.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 17 | 54.6 | 3.2 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 17 | 33.6 | 84.8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 7.1 | 10 | 34.5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7.1 | 9.7 | 13.2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 | 7.1 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4.3 | 32.8 | 23.6 |
| Tires | 1 | 1.4 | 38.8 | 10.9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1.4 | 71.1 | 3.9 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1.4 | 13.1 | 20.8 |
566 unique complaints, 705 component mentions; 13 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24005 | Recall query | Unintended Transmission Downshift | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 27 Mar 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 24V444 |
| PE16003 | Preliminary evaluation | Master Cylinder External Leak | service brakes | 29 Feb 2016 | 26 Jul 2016 | 16V345000 |
Other Ford F-150 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 12 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 17 | — |
| 1991 | 3 | 302 | 9,033,419 |
| 1992 | 3 | 470 | 2,156,791 |
| 1993 | 7 | 577 | 6,438,180 |
| 1994 | 6 | 668 | 5,741,613 |
| 1995 | 2 | 620 | 4,531,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | 315 | 4,634,770 |
| 1997 | 14 | 2,742 | 9,402,062 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1,371 | 8,258,137 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1,038 | 5,640,333 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1,050 | 7,570,425 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,192 | 8,579,768 |
| 2002 | 2 | 787 | 5,600,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | 389 | 4,855,884 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1,974 | 6,027,060 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,035 | 2,142,116 |
| 2006 | 4 | 521 | 2,342,058 |
| 2007 | 2 | 437 | 416 |
| 2008 | 1 | 307 | 213 |
| 2009 | 2 | 277 | 289,681 |
| 2010 | 1 | 677 | 280,946 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1,548 | 1,465,982 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1,209 | 1,427,233 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1,473 | 1,595,920 |
| 2014 | 8 | 566 | 1,327,762 |
| 2015 | 13 | 628 | 5,137,616 |
| 2016 | 13 | 574 | 5,473,811 |
| 2017 | 17 | 197 | 5,424,650 |
| 2018 | 18 | 255 | 3,799,441 |
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,823,432 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 2,589,035 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 10,684,336 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 8,908,290 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 7,038,115 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 5,824,204 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 5,393,797 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 4,605,427 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 223,472 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-150 model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V378000, was reported to NHTSA on 9 Jun 2026 and concerns power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm). Across all model years the Ford F-150 line has 169 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2014 Ford F-150?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 2 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2014 Ford F-150 complain about most?
Service Brakes: 154 of 705 component mentions (218.4 per 1,000). Next is visibility/wiper with 72. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.