2014 Ford F-150: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1859 complaints
1859
Total Complaints
64,000mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
56
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
37,500
25th Percentile
64,000
Median Mileage
101,150
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Power Train
383
Service Brakes
276
Engine
173
Steering
154
Electrical System
141
Unknown Or Other
134
Visibility/Wiper
116
Vehicle Speed Control
92
Fuel/Propulsion System
63
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
39
Severity Assessment
56
Crashes
26
Fires
57
Injuries
3
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN A SECTION OF THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP(AUTO START) FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES BEFORE MY DAUGHTER AND I GOT IN TO LEAVE WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD POP. I LOOKED BACK AND NOTICED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. THERE WERE LITTLE PIECES OF GLAS..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE DIFFERENT TIMES WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE BLUE TOOTH SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REP..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE M..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Power Train
383 complaints
25th: 60,000 mi
Median: 94,000 mi
75th: 140,000 mi
Service Brakes
276 complaints
25th: 23,977 mi
Median: 44,115 mi
75th: 63,500 mi
Engine
173 complaints
25th: 37,550 mi
Median: 73,000 mi
75th: 107,152 mi
Steering
154 complaints
25th: 45,500 mi
Median: 70,000 mi
75th: 110,000 mi
Electrical System
141 complaints
25th: 30,000 mi
Median: 61,000 mi
75th: 92,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 259
FL: 109
CA: 107
PA: 71
OH: 69
GA: 69
NY: 65
MI: 63
SC: 56
CO: 51
Who Files Complaints?
0.9%
Original Owners
99.1%
Second+ Owners
Ford F-150 — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25 | 0 |
| 1991 | 357 | 12 |
| 1992 | 553 | 25 |
| 1993 | 753 | 32 |
| 1994 | 908 | 79 |
| 1995 | 788 | 61 |
| 1996 | 383 | 22 |
| 1997 | 3285 | 205 |
| 1998 | 1624 | 96 |
| 1999 | 1322 | 116 |
| 2000 | 1269 | 102 |
| 2001 | 1451 | 113 |
| 2002 | 963 | 63 |
| 2003 | 520 | 57 |
| 2004 | 2429 | 99 |
| 2005 | 1363 | 66 |
| 2006 | 735 | 72 |
| 2007 | 623 | 51 |
| 2008 | 455 | 48 |
| 2009 | 397 | 34 |
| 2010 | 1131 | 33 |
| 2011 | 2938 | 70 |
| 2012 | 2422 | 57 |
| 2013 | 3849 | 102 |
| 2015 | 2036 | 64 |
| 2016 | 2373 | 67 |
| 2017 | 1595 | 47 |
| 2018 | 2627 | 104 |
| 2019 | 1532 | 30 |
| 2020 | 797 | 30 |
| 2021 | 1138 | 19 |
| 2022 | 702 | 29 |
| 2023 | 494 | 25 |
| 2024 | 195 | 25 |
| 2025 | 112 | 7 |
Active Recalls (7)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Seat Belts
Campaign 17V472000 | 25/07/2017
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.
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 cu
Fluid
Campaign 16V345000 | 24/05/2016
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 14V316000 | 12/06/2014
A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
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 i
Seats
Campaign 14V710000 | 07/11/2014
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.
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.
Switch
Campaign 14V709000 | 05/11/2014
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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 advi
Master Cylinder
Campaign 20V332000 | 08/06/2020
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.
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 1-86
Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Campaign 24V444000 | 17/06/2024
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28