The Lemon Index2014 Ford F-150.
The 2014 Ford F-150 is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 351 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 42, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 13 to 19 mpg combined. The best Ford F-150 year is 2007.
Covers the whole F-Series (F-150 plus the F-250/F-350 Super Duty): Ford reports their sales together.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,807 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford F-150 year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 38K to 105K miles on the car (1,163 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 60K–146K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 22K–63K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 50K–117K miles
Recalls 8
- transmission & drivetrain 2026
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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2024
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.
- brakes 2020
The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Show all 8 recalls
- seat belts 2017
Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
- brakes 2016
The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
- seats 2014
The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly.
- lights 2014
The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted.
- steering 2014
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 106 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- After extended operating at highway speeds, in high humidity or damp conditions, vehicle will
- When temperatures are below -15c (0f), the gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi)…
- The heater hose, in certain conditions, may contact intake manifold and a coolant leak will be…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedUnintended transmission downshift2024
- ClosedMaster cylinder external leak2016
- ClosedVehicle commanded engine shutdown2015–2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
First start after sitting over the weekend put in reverse and had almost no brakes 3.5 eng. 2 month old truck and so many issues.
2014 Ford F-150 owner · NHTSA complaint 10662564
More owner reports
New truck 2 weeks old went to pass another car and the engine cut out and almost stalled out.
NHTSA complaint 10637350
Low brake fluid light came on while driving on highway. Complete loss of brakes unable to slow down or stop. Used emergency brake to avoid crash
NHTSA complaint 11000976
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 42; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford F-150 year by this measure since 2010 is 2025.
What are the most common 2014 Ford F-150 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (37%), engine (11%) and steering (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?
8 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford F-150 get?
13 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Ford F-150 safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-150 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 38,000 and 105,000 miles. The middle report was at 65,000 miles, from 1,163 complaints.
Does the 2014 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Ford F-150 cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works