10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,272 miles

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problem #135

Jan 202021

F-150

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel became firm. The radio and heater also became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Fulton, NY, USA

problem #134

Jun 292023

F-150

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon accelerating into traffic, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle would upshift or downshift erratically. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact went to the local dealer and ordered the parts for the repair. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Dick Masheter Ford Inc. (1090 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43227), where it was diagnosed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

- Powell, OH, USA

problem #133

Sep 202023

F-150

  • miles
My vehicle shows a wrench on the dashboard and loses power and will not accelerate. We took it to an auto parts store to have a diagnostic test performed and it shows that the OSS ( Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit) fault. In my 2014, this is inside the transmission. After doing research, I found this was recalled in 2009 to 2013 models. Could this be an issue in my 2014?

- Freeport, FL, USA

problem #132

Sep 062023

F-150

  • miles
My truck stalled and died while entering an intersection. I was nearly broadsided by another vehicle. We both could have been KILLED. This is completely UNACCEPTABLE. Ford is well aware issue and has issued a TSB about it to their dealers. It is called a FUSE 27 in the Ford f150-??s and it causes IMMEDIATE LOSS of power and potentially control. The power steering and brakes are effected. Someone is or more likely has been killed because of this. Please do your job. Events like this that are KNOWN by the manufacture should be IMMEDIATELY addressed.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #131

Sep 042023

F-150

  • miles
Spontaneous downshifting of transmission to first gear has occurred more than once resulting in sudden change in speed, tires screeching, and unsafe driving or difficulty controlling automobile. Fortunately no one was behind me as I would likely have been rear ended. Each time this has happened the motor has been subjected to heavy strain.

- Easley, SC, USA

problem #130

Jan 052023

F-150

  • miles
vehicle had 65,732 when the timing chain and both turbo chargers seized costing $8,770.46. Complaining because we feel ford is at fault for this failure. engine has hardly any miles. Other Ford vehicles with many more miles had this recall but ford says mine was not covered. then under 2,000 miles later the power steering went costing $3,130.96 which was also another recall on other ford vehicles same model, same year but Ford says not mine.

- Harpswell, ME, USA

problem #129

Jun 152022

F-150

  • 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle would not immediately start. Additionally, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact replaced the cam sensors and fuses, but the failure persisted. The contact later discovered that the fuel pump relay had melted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer informed the contact that a fuse box relocation kit was needed to resolve the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the manufacturer was aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 230,000.

- Pleasureville, KY, USA

problem #128

Jun 082023

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle will go into limp mode as if the throttle body is not working properly. I have to coast to the side of the road, turn off engine and let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes before restarting.

- Old River-Winfree, TX, USA

problem #127

Jun 142022

F-150

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle went into Limp Mode with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to safely move the vehicle to the shoulder of the road before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A certified mechanic informed the contact that he was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure had been reoccurring for a year. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

problem #126

Apr 032023

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for 10 minutes and restarted the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact stated that on one occasion after shifting into reverse(R) the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and shifted into other gears and back into reverse(R) and continued driving to her residence. The contact stated on another occasion while the vehicle was at a traffic light, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated. The contact stated that the Maintenance warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving but was unable to accelerate over 30-35 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to Auto Zone but was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact continued to drive to her residence. The contact stated an independent mechanic came to her residence and changed the engine oil and the engine oil filter. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the second local dealer: Crossroads Ford of Prince George (4500 Whitehill Blvd, Prince George, VA 23875: (804) 862-1000), and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Petersburg, VA, USA

problem #125

May 032023

F-150

  • miles
This has happened twice now. Driving to work accelerating after a red light and the truck losses all power, but stays running. To get it to operate normal you have to pull over shift into park, turn the truck off and wait a couple of moments. The truck will retire and drive like nothing happened. Trick has 78k miles and always maintained at local ford dealer

- Papillion , NE, USA

problem #124

May 012022

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated the vehicle was making an abnormal noise while starting the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the cam phaser to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #123

Mar 312023

F-150

  • miles
While driving my truck several times now it shuts off in the middle of driving it without any warning. Many lights come on oil, wrench, check 4x4, limp mode, says remove item on passenger seat. Nothing on seat. Sometimes the truck starts back up other times it does not for approximately 15 minutes. Was almost rear ended by another vehicle one time. I have complained to Ford Motor company and unfortunately got no where with my complaint. I have read many complaints on the internet about the same problem and seems like it is only a ford truck problem. Widespread in the years I have seen complaints from 2006-2020 with the same problem. Something needs to be done before someone is hurt or even killed.

- Montgomery, PA, USA

problem #122

Jan 202023

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle got stuck in the snow. Tried getting vehicle out and almost had it free when I noticed the temperature gauge rising. I then shut the vehicle down and was calling for help for 10 minutes then noticed a flame come out of the engine bay. Yelled for my family to get out. Me and my wife rushed to get our kids out of the vehicle and down the road. The cab and engine bay are gone. I don-??t know what caused the fire but it needs to be figured out my family was endangered.

- Wellington , UT, USA

problem #121

Nov 012022

F-150

  • miles
I was travelling down the highway at near 60 mph and without warning the truck shuttered and shifted to first gear. This nearly started and chain reaction crash with myself and 3 other vehicles as I was nearly rear ended, I also could've easily lost control. Had I been towing my travel trailer at the time this would have caused a major accident without question. 2 codes were thrown at this time P0720 and P0722, this comes back to a Lead Frame issue with the transmission. I took the truck to my local dealer and they stated they couldn't get the issue to happen again and that there was nothing wrong as they could tell because the codes do not store. The only symptom prior to was all the went blank just before the truck shuttered and went to first gear.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

problem #120

Aug 012022

F-150

  • 290,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer went to 0 MPH and the transmission inadvertently shifted to 1st gear, the engine revved up, and the rear tires almost locked up. The service engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shifted to LIMP Mode. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 290,000.

- Locust Grove, VA, USA

problem #119

Dec 202022

F-150

  • miles
Approx. speed of 50 mph vehicle suddenly dropped into 1st gear resulting in rapid deceleration. Both speedometer and tach were fluctuating and had no direct correlation with actual vehicle motion. Defect was momentary and truck resumed to normal shifting pattern and normal speedometer/tach function.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #118

Dec 152022

F-150

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made knocking sounds and then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that there was a connecting rod failure and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Elberta, AL, USA

problem #117

Dec 022022

F-150

  • miles
My transmission had been acting funny earlier in the day. Like not changing gears correctly. Later in the day, driving home from work, it started bucking and and the instrument cluster started going crazy. It started accelerating and I had to hit the brakes. It never threw any codes. A couple days later driving I had no power, and instrument cluster went crazy again. I seen a wrench and finally threw a code. I keep a code reader in my truck, it threw po720. It started driving fine after I turned it off and back on. I went home and read about the Ford F150 lead frame recall and my truck was made at the same plant. However Ford says, I am not covered. I do not understand how they can cover trucks a couple months before mine.

- Seymour, IN, USA

problem #116

Oct 012022

F-150

  • 185,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear, making the vehicle uncontrollable. The speedometer became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear tires locked up with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

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