10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,248 miles

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problem #61

Mar 242019

F-150

  • 45,000 miles
I have 45K miles and was driving and the compression fitting on the transmission hose at the radiator sheared off. It sprayed transmission oil all over engine and roadway. There was a motorcycle behind me who luckily didn't go down due to the oil. I had to replace the transmssion line and fluid. I also needed to rent a car since I was out of town.

- Middletown, NJ, USA

problem #60

Apr 032019

F-150

  • 116,560 miles
Transmission down shifts while moving, from 6th gear down to 1st, all gauges go to zero but truck does not power off. Can accelerate but does not pick up speed. Similar symptoms for the 2011-2013 F150 recall out now.

- El Mirage, AZ, USA

problem #59

Dec 312018

F-150

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to engage past third gear. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 159,000.

- Easton, MD, USA

problem #58

Mar 132019

F-150

  • 44,100 miles
Transmission. Sudden, unexpected downshift into lower gear while driving at highway speeds. While traveling down a mountainous canyon on an interstate highway my vehicle abruptly and unexpectedly shifted into a lower gear. The engine rpms increased dramatically. I put the transmission into neutral and after some seconds cautiously switched the gear shift back into drive. Fortunately, the transmission had returned to the higher gear, and I proceeded to my destination. I'm concerned that Ford's recall affecting 2011-2013 model years for sudden downshift, crash concern may not be broad enough since my 2014 model year appears to have experienced the same issue. This is a safety concern of paramount importance; if I had not been able to return the vehicle to a higher gear I could have experienced numerous hazards on a steep, busy, and winding canyon road at interstate highway speeds.

- Herriman, UT, USA

problem #57

Apr 202019

F-150

  • 80,800 miles
This vehicle has shut down during operation on several different occasions. The first, was a minor repair. The second, caused over $11,000 in damages, and now it has happened again. Each time it occurs, the loss of power causes a decrease in the ability to steer and all systems shut down. With our children in the vehicle, we have been in fear for their lives as we have had to quickly steer the vehicle out of the lane of traffic and hope that we are able to come to a complete stop.

- Del Norte, CO, USA

problem #56

Jan 252019

F-150 6-cyl

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted from fifth into first gear intermittently. The vehicle was taken to smail Ford (5110 us-30, greensburg, pa 15601, (724) 900-2107) where it was test driven, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 19V057000 (power train). The VIN was excluded from NHTSA action number: RQ17010 (power train) and the recall based on the year by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. Consumer stated it happened one time on 4/3/19. Parts were installed on 2014.

- Jeannette, PA, USA

problem #55

Feb 182019

F-150

  • 75,000 miles
As I was entering an on ramp to the freeway, the vehicle suddenly downshifted from 5th gear to 2nd and the speedometer jumped from around 45 to less than 20 and back up again. After getting on the freeway, the vehicle seemed to have paused, the speedometer again jumped from 65 down and up again.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #54

Feb 152019

F-150

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and both rear wheels seized. The steering wheel also seized and became difficult to steer without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Southington, CT, USA

problem #53

Feb 142019

F-150

  • 136,627 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear and two unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued driving 5 mph off the freeway, then coasted over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,627.

- Egden, UT, USA

problem #52

Jun 012018

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly downshifted into first gear. The failure occurred on several occasions. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to corwin Ford (3241 S. glenstone ave, springfield, mo) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. After the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #51

Jul 312017

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission downshifted independently and caused the vehicle to shift gears. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,520. Consumer had 2 incidents while driving 30mph when I heard and felt the transmission downshifting very rapidly also happened second time when driving 55mph.

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #50

Jul 012015

F-150

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving at low speeds, a grinding noise was detected and the vehicle automatically shifted into second gear. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil Ford (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (678) 364-3673), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to another dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Mcdomough, GA, USA

problem #49

Feb 122019

F-150

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle downshifted and shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to watson quality Ford (6130 N I-55, jackson, ms 39211, (601) 977-4557), but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was not available.

- Terry, MS, USA

problem #48

Jan 252019

F-150

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was engaged in park, it rolled away on its own. The contact had to get inside the vehicle to depress the brake pedal and engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- Nesquehoning, PA, USA

problem #47

Nov 252018

F-150

  • 76,000 miles
The transmission intermittently shifts down to 1st while driving or will shift to 5th while at stop light and will be hard to take off from the light. The very first time I had a wrench come up on the cluster display. It has happened 4 different time since November. When it shifts to first on its own it is while in motion. When shifting to 5th it always at a stop light or stop sign.

- Pine Haven, WY, USA

problem #46

Dec 012018

F-150

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving, the engine power reduced and the vehicle stalled on a hill. The contact stated that the gears failed to shift properly. The vehicle was reversed down a hill and the contact was able to pull off the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility to be diagnosed, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Millerton, PA, USA

problem #45

Dec 202018

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
While driving down the highway at roughly 75mph the vehicles speedometer suddenly jumped to 105mph then down to 65mph, then to roughly 90mph and finally dropping to 0mph at which time the transmission suddenly shifted down into 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up while going 75mph almost killing myself. After this occurred and the vehicle stopped the ignition was turned off. Once restarted everything seemed to be functioning as it should. A couple days of driving normally went by before the vehicle locked itself in 5th gear, the only way this was fixed was for the vehicle to be cycled on and off. A few more days of normal driving went by and the vehicle then exhibited shifting from 1st to 5th once speed reached about 5mph. This occurred until the vehicle was cycled on and off. From my research online this is directly related to the output shaft speed sensor in the transmission lead frame. 2012-2013 F150S were recalled due to these same symptoms, however, there has not been a recall for 2014's as of yet, even though they use the same faulty transmission lead frame.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #44

Nov 192018

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
The shifter malfunctioned sitting in my driveway, trying to shift down into a lower gear, there was resistance, then the key would not come out of the ignition

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #43

Oct 202018

F-150

  • 44,167 miles
I'm having two issues with the drive train of my 2014 F150. First is accelerating from a stop. Its as if the driveshaft is missing a tooth and doesn't turn with the transmission. It hesitates then catches and you hear a thud like metal hitting metal. The other issue is far more serious. While on the highway I began accelerating to change lanes. As I changed lanes and put my foot down, the truck acted like it was going to accelerate or downshift and accelerate, but then did neither. It was like the gas peddle was dead. I took my foot off the gas peddle, then re-applied and it was fine. I however was almost reended. I've seen both of these issues by several folks on NHTSA website and other sites associated.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #42

Sep 042018

F-150

  • 66,000 miles
Had to repair the "lead molded frame & gasket" ! truck would jump threw gears while moving at any speed. Final draw was when truck dropped to 1st gear while traveling 70 mph on I-64 East nearly causing truck to flip over after screeching tires and running other cars off the road! Ford dealership maintenance dept. Told me there were recalls for same problem on F-150's but not for the year 2014 as mine is!.. please note if it were wet/raining at the time this happened to us, there would have been a severe accident with possible casualties...!!!

- Crestwood, KY, USA

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