10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,475 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2014 Ford F-150:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #70

Aug 012019

F-150 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 30-35 mph and highway speeds, the vehicle downshifted on its own and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to smith Ford (908 E oak St, conway, ar 72032, (501) 329-9881) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #69

Apr 012019

F-150

  • 173,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to best Ford Lincoln (579 amherst St, nashua, nh 03063, (603) 889-0161), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact researched online and stated the failure was due to the drive train. The failure mileage was 173,000.

- Tyngsboro, MA, USA

problem #68

Aug 152019

F-150 6-cyl

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning and began to lose power on its own. The contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, shifted into neutral, and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The contact spoke with lithia Ford Idaho falls (980 w broadway St, Idaho falls, id 83402, (208) 525-8500) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000. Consumer stated most important fact was omitted. "vehicle downshifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear spontaneously."

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #67

May 092019

F-150

  • 27,000 miles
Transmission suddenly downshifts while driving 55+ mph down the highway. I have noticed it downshifting from 6th all the way down to 3rd causing excessive rpms. I took it to dealership who said it was "bad gas" that had fouled the plugs. Charged me over $300 and it's not a bit better. Seemingly it occurs most often when I let off of the accelerator (I.e. going around a curve or topping a hill) but it is very random.

- Smithland, KY, USA

problem #66

Jul 302019

F-150

  • 55,000 miles
2014 F150 w/~55,000 miles- (1) 7/30/19- carrying light load in bed (200 lbs+/-) & 2 people including driver, on major highway during rush hour accelerating up hill, had driven 15 minutes without issues. Vehicle suddenly lost all power and tachometer red lined. Did not notice if any warning lights on as was trying desperately not to be dead due to 18 wheeler right behind me. Just as suddenly resolved after about 10 seconds. (2) 7/6/19- truck in park with emergency brake engaged, facing uphill on boat ramp with lightweight boat trailer in tow & in "tow/haul mode". (no boat, only driver & 200-300 lbs load in bed) disengaged emergency brake & vehicle rolled backward while still in park. Braked. Put in drive & vehicle rolled backward before finally engaging & able to accellerate up ramp. (3) frequently, since truck brand new, hear a "thunk" when shifting from park to drive (on flat surface) & especially loud, every time I shift from park to reverse (also on flat surface) & always doing either if on a hill. Took to dealer when still under warrantee who says this is normal. I live in a very flat area so only discovered that transmission hesitates &/or slips on these occasions, after warrantee expired. Taking it to my trusted mechanic who employs a certified Ford truck master mechanic & has no financial reason to downplay issues.

- Bluffton, SC, USA

problem #65

Aug 032019

F-150

  • 135,000 miles
While driving, an unexpected downshift into first gear causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash. This is the exact same issue that Ford issued a recall on for the 2011-2012 F150's. there are many issues I have read about recently with other people and this issue will likely kill someone before anything is done. Imagine driving 75 on the interstate and it shifts into 1st gear out of nowhere. This will cause an accident with the potential of death to one or more people if you cannot control this vehicle.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #64

Jul 232019

F-150

  • 67,000 miles
I am experiencing symptoms like those outlined in the recall affecting 2011-2013 F-150 trucks (among other vehicles) with the 6R80 transmission. It shifts erratically and abruptly, and today, I had it downshift from 6th to 1st on the highway as I was changing lanes. Thankfully the tires didn't lock up. The engine revved freely all the way to redline when this occured, given the history of these documented and reported issues, I'm unsure if the second wave of recalls from earlier this year managed to include all of the affected vehicles.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #63

Jul 192019

F-150

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning. The contact stated that the ignition was cycled off and on and the vehicle operated as intended for approximately 20 miles of driving before the failure recurred. The contact used an odb code reader to perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle, which indicated a P0722-output speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Nick mayer Ford (located at 6200 mayfield rd, mayfield heights, oh 44124, (440) 449-1000) was contacted by phone and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Piir= Y.

- Newbury, OH, USA

problem #62

Jun 172019

F-150

  • 92,000 miles
Periodically speedometer starts moving erratically at constant speed. As a result of this the engine starts shifting gears rapidly. This week while driving 60mph on the highway, the engine shifted abruptly from 6th to 1st gear causing a very dangerous situation.

- Mendham, NJ, USA

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

Read the next 20 complaints »