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Ford F-150 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,536Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
84Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train431 complaints

431 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V444000, 26V378000.

Brakes347 complaints

347 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V345000, 20V332000.

Engine190 complaints

190 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System163 complaints

163 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering160 complaints

160 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V316000.

Visibility151 complaints

151 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other149 complaints

149 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control102 complaints

102 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System72 complaints

72 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V710000, 17V472000.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V709000.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V316000Reported June 12, 2014 - 4,647 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 4,647 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
14V709000Reported November 5, 2014 - 618 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 618 vehicles across all affected models.

14V710000Reported November 7, 2014 - 113,418 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 113,418 vehicles across all affected models.

16V345000Reported May 24, 2016 - 225,012 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 225,012 vehicles across all affected models.

17V472000Reported July 25, 2017 - 94,605 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 94,605 vehicles across all affected models.

20V332000Reported June 8, 2020 - 292,311 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 292,311 vehicles across all affected models.

24V444000Reported June 17, 2024 - 552,188 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 552,188 vehicles across all affected models.

26V378000Reported June 9, 2026 - 44,963 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 44,963 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE16003Opened February 29, 2016 - Closed July 26, 2016

Master Cylinder External Leak. Resulted in recall campaign 16V345000.

PE16003Opened February 29, 2016 - Closed July 26, 2016

Master Cylinder External Leak. Resulted in recall campaign 16V345000.

PE16003Opened February 29, 2016 - Closed July 26, 2016

Master Cylinder External Leak. Resulted in recall campaign 16V345000.

PE16003Opened February 29, 2016 - Closed July 26, 2016

Master Cylinder External Leak. Resulted in recall campaign 16V345000.

RQ24005Opened March 27, 2024 - Closed July 29, 2024

Unintended Transmission Downshift. Resulted in recall campaign 24V444.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201422
201567
2016120
201796
2018163
2019196
2020129
202191
2022106
2023119
2024189
2025141
202697
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.