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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 15 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 54,231 miles
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I was pulling a empty trailer and it started down shifting at 35-45 mph I had to put it in neutral while driving then back to drive to gear up it did it around 75 mph the first time and wi5H a trailer had to come to a haunting stop on a highway it's in the past hour done it 5 times.... this is not safe!
- Contton Wood Shores, TX, USA
While traveling northbound on hwy 90 by chimneyrock exit my truck suddenly and abruptly downshifted to 1st, 2nd, 1st and 3rd. Had to oull over and started going again. Now it gets stuck in third and is making one of the cylinders misfire.
- Richmond, TX, USA
Vehicle started to down shift into 1st and 2nd gears while driving causing scary noises and vehicle RPM to jump very high and vehicle rear tires to lock up. Vehicle does this when in motion on highways and city streets. Anytime I accelerate the transmission down shifts
- Independence, KY, USA
Sporadically, over the last 6 months (but with more frequency in recent months), at various speeds or with no other common denominator, the truck loses power to the transmission, the speedometer drops to zero, and the wrench light comes on. The only way to keep the truck functioning is to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and restart it. Most times, this will fix the issue. It's obviously been dangerous in multiple instances. While the truck is a 6-speed, 2014 Ford F-150, it was built in November of 2013. Regardless of this, my VIN is not part of recall 19V433000 or 19V075000, despite the same issue as the recalls. These additional manufacture dates should be included. I was alarmed to see the numerous claims with the same issue, outside of the recall. Ford needs to make additional considerations to that effect. This is our 5th Ford between my wife and I, of which 4 were trucks. Considering Ford's negligent flaw hasn't been considered for any recall, despite overwhelming evidence from its owners, it will definitely be the last Ford purchased by us, our extended family, and any of our business and personal associates to whom we will pass along this concern. It's extremely disappointing.
- Celina, TX, USA
2014 F150 ecoboost: While driving ~50mph, the vehicle abruptly downshifted to first gear causing my rear tires to lock up. I was able to control the skip and reduced my speed to pull to the side of the road. At that time, my vehicle would not shift out of first gear. I turned the vehicle off and restarted it to reset any electronic controls and the vehicle was able to drive normal again. Similar occurrences have happened intermittently, where the vehicle would not shift out of first after coming to a rest. Or the vehicle would remain in 5th gear, if I was already in motion when it acted up and would not shift down even if I came to a rest. From my research, this appears to be similar to the lead frame recall that has been issued for 2011-2013 vehicles. My vehicle was manufactured on 11/13, but appears to be outside of the recall timeframe.
- Schererville, IN, USA
2014 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to throttle body failure. The consumer stated the tires seized up and the vehicle stopped. The accelerator failed and a wrench was displayed on the dash. The vehicle the coasts at 5mph. The vehicle can powered off and on which may temporarily clear the failure.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
The automatic transmission will not shift into gear from neutral when stopped on occasion. The transmission has on several occasions started in 5th gear from a stop and will not allow a manual shift to any lower gear until it finally senses a speed change. When vehicle is moving from an stop when stuck in 5th gear if manually shifted to neutral at speeds up to 35 mph and above and then shifted to drive the transmission will drop to first gear causing the engine to over rev. This problem started October 2020 and was noted at gus johnson Ford spokane valley wa at a regular service appointment. No vehicle code was noted at that time. The vehicle now has 71271 miles on it. This problem is noted on a recall for model years 2011 thru 2013, I don't think it is fixed yet.
- Spokane, WA, USA
2014 F150 lost ability to shift lost speedometer and odometer same issues as the recalled lead frame from 2009 to 2013 truck won't shift
- Norfolk, MA, USA
Over the past several weeks, the truck has begun downshifting to first gear at random speeds and intervals. Sometimes it happens at 30-40 mph but recently it has occurred at highway speeds of over 70. I have called Ford consumer help to no avail and gone to my local dealer. There is a recall on the 2011 through 2013 models for this exact problem it needs to be extended into the 2014 models as well. My dealership claims there is nothing they can do because there is no recall. I'm going to another dealership tomorrow.
- Lipan, TX, USA
My transmission down shaft to low gear while driving. Same problem as in previous years models. Transmission output speed sensor bad which built into molded lead frame assembly. Had to replace molded lead assembly and seals. Dealer charge me $950.78 for repairs, should be on recall list same transmission problem as 2011-2013, .lucky I wasn't hit from behind by another vehicle.
- Houston, TX, USA
My truck repeatedl yhas the following happen without warning: Speedo stop. Odometer goes to dashes, airbag light comes on and trans stuck in 5th gear.this is identical to tsb13-6-8which caused a recall to F150 until April 2013. My vehicle was made in November 2013. The dealer has confirmed this is same issue as recall but Ford refuses to cover this significant safety issue.
- Union Hall, VA, USA
My truck will downshift from 5th gear to 1st gear while operating vehicle. I have been going as fast as 50 mph and with out warning truck will go from 5th to 1st gear. It will cause rear wheels to lock up and becomes hard to control. It has been going on for almost 2 years now.
- Minot, ME, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle downshifted to 1st gear without warning. The contact pulled to the shoulder of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to casco bay Ford (1213 us 1, yarmouth, me 4096) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
- Minot, MN, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle downshifted from 5th to 1st gear without warning. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to ripley and fletcher Ford (80 E main St, paris, me 04281) to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Minot, ME, USA
I purchased this vehicle February 2020 from snyder motors-bozeman, and drove it from approximately 107K to 110K miles with no issues. This vehicle first performed this major safety issue on approximately May 10th, 2020. I was attempting to pass a vehicle on the two-lane Montana highway from norris, mt to four corners, mt. I quickly accelerated from 65mph to 80mph and passed them in the left lane during a passable stretch. Just as I had almost finished passing, I noticed the light that indicates my mode of drive (park, neutral, reverse, etc.) flicker very quickly and erratically between the different drive modes. When the light first hit the reverse position, it violently shook the vehicle with me and my two good friends within. I then lost all control of the vehicle's power as if it had shifted itself into neutral. I was then forced to very quickly brake and get back into my lane as I had no power and another vehicle came around a turn in the passing lane and approached towards us. I had to shut the vehicle off briefly to regain control, and then had to get on the highway. The truck then performed the issue again while going up a steep hill despite slowing to 60mph. I have since had the vehicle perform the issue a myriad of times, usually due to hills going 30-40 mph since I've had to avoid highways. Each time, I am sincerely scared for my life and well being. I took it into bozeman Ford from 6/22/20 to 6/29/20 after first taking the vehicle to foster's mastertech and having them replicate the issue and agree it is a safety concern. I was able to replicate the issue with a bozeman Ford tech and he also agreed that it was a scary experience and stated this to a service rep. Ford replaced the molded lead frame, but to no avail as the truck performed the issue again that day. It is now back with bozeman Ford, attached are my documents from the initial service.
- Bozeman, MT, USA
Vehicle would lose all ability to accelerate or use any type of throttle control while driving on highway. Had to continually drift to a shoulder on the highway to turn off vehicle because the throttle body went bad. Extremely dangerous, vehicle became inoperable and unsafe to be on any roadway.
- Ellicott City, MD, USA
My used 2014 F-150, (with 51K miles) I owned for a month, has a 6R80 trans, slipped from 6th gear, into 1st gear while I was doing 65 mph, while I was driving on the N.J. pkwy. It was covered by dealer, turned out to be the "lead body" that needed replacing within the trans. This has been an issue with this trans, with this year and other models. Presently there is a recall for 2015 and higher year models, just not for the "14" model as of yet, this could cause serious accident due to it's, abrupt onset, without any warning, or change in driving to invoke such an action.
- Toms River, NJ, USA
I have 86000 miles on my truck and noticed a knocking noise upon starting turns out I have a stretched timing chain and my extended warranty wont cover it this is now the second Ford I have been taken to the cleaners.
- Crivitz, WI, USA
We had sold the house and were moving. Truck was parked in front of house with travel trailer attached to hitch. Preparing to drive away, and had no brakes. Checked brake fluid and had none. Took other car to purchase, came back and filled, and brake fluid all drained out. Had to unhook trailer and have vehicle towed. Local dealer replaced master brake cylinder and booster the next day. Spent $719 plus finding accommodations for the night, dealer said there was no recall at that time. Drove nearly 600 miles, and that night we lost power. Andhad to have the truck towed again. This time they said it was a defective throttle body. Had to stay 1 night in a hotel, then 3 more nights in an rv park waiting for parts, and spent $445 in repairs. Our move was delayed several days with all of this, due to a truck that had less than 60,000 miles on it, and has been well maintained. I since inadvertently found out that master cylinder and booster have now been recalled, but I have to physically go to a Ford dealer to request a refund, and was told it could take 6-8 weeks. I was also told that it would not cover the throttle body. I don't understand how our truck that has not given us any problems before could have these two major issues back to back without them being related. All of this has set us back nearly $2000.
- Star, ID, USA
- Fayetteville, WV, USA