2014 Ford F-150
Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA
Compared with the typical (middle) count of 1,110 complaints across the 6 model-year 2014 half-ton trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.
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Recalls
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Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Jun 2026 · #26V378000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. 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.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Jun 2024 · #24V444000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. 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.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Jun 2020 · #20V332000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Seat Belts
Jul 2017 · #17V472000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
May 2016 · #16V345000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Seats
Nov 2014 · #14V710000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to inaccurately register passenger weight and improperly suppress the passenger front airbag when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult passenger. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Nov 2014 · #14V709000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014.
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use their cruise control system.
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Jun 2014 · #14V316000NHTSA warning: do not drive until this recall is fixed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS).
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). 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.
Risk: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at [phone removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Owner complaints by area
Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.
- Power Train3419 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted without warning. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the vehicle was covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The dealer sent a technician to the contact's workplace for the recall repair, and the technician performed the powertrain control module software update; however, the failure recurred approximately a week later, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that the instrument panel occasionally went blank during the failure, requiring the contact to restart the vehicle for the vehicle to operate as intended. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- Filed Jul 2025
I was driving about 75mph when my 2014 Ford F150 suddenly downshifted from 6th gear to 2nd. As a result of the unexpected downshift, my body was pushed into the steering wheel, and the rear end of the truck slid sideways as it slowed down to 65mph. The truck had a loss of power and I couldn’t accelerate. When I pulled over on the side of the highway, I used my code reader to read the codes that came up. The codes that came up pointed to Powertrain Control Module. When I looked at the PCM, it said P0720, Output Speed Sensor. I looked up the issue online and found that there is an open recall on the 2014 Ford F150 with the 6R80 transmission, and the recall is the issue I stated above. I went to two different Ford dealerships and they said that my vin isn’t listed under the recall so they won’t fix it. This is the manufacturers issue and they won’t fix it. The truck is unsafe to drive now.
- Filed Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was sliding. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the contact was informed that the failure was due to transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was not present until after the recall. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); and the recall repair was performed in February 2025. The contact stated that the failure was not present until after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed three times. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. The failure mileage was approximately 116,500.
- Filed Jul 2025
Transmission shutter around 45 mph
- Filed Jul 2025
My 2014 F150 XLT experienced recall S4S37. I brought the truck in for the recall after experience a sudden downshift into 1st gear while driving at 70mph. The PCM software update was installed during my first visit to my local Ford Dealership (Team Fod in Steubenville, OH). The issue occurred once more after the PCM update and team ford dismissed me after they could not replicate the issue. The sudden downshift happened twice more and I was again dismissed as team ford could not replicate the issue. After the downshift had occurred 4-6x, team ford reached out to Ford Support AT MY REQUEST to resolve the issue. They informed me I should consider replacing the lead frame. With the ongoing recall issues of the 2011-2013 F150s (which included a lead frame replacement as part of the recall), this should have been recommended at my first appointment. The sudden downshift continued over the course of 6-8months prior to team ford recommending I replace the lead frame which then led to my transmission blowing. 1. The lead frame should be included as part of recall S4S37. 2. My transmission should be covered by Ford as the ongoing sudden downshift while Team Ford failed to inform me of the correct fix inevitably resulted int he gradual deterioration of my transmission. For reference, my vehicle has 65,000miles. Ford KNOWS the lead frame was the fix for the 2011-2013 models and cheaped out on 2014 (and potentially other years) due to the quantity of vehicles that experienced this recall
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- Service Brakes31710 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2025 · Also filed under Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a complete stop. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard while feeling loose before becoming stiff. The brake warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
- Filed Jul 2025 · Also filed under Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to the slow down while approaching an intersection, the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by engaging the parking brake. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder had leaked brake fluid into the brake booster. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 169,000.
- Filed Jul 2025 · Also filed under Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the interstate, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and became aware that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact exited the vehicle to check the brake fluid and became aware that the brake fluid was low. The contact purchased brake fluid and added brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir; however, the failure persisted. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 78,000.
- Filed Jun 2025
While driving the brakes failed and pedal was to the floor. No warning light before this happened. Warning light eventually came on after the failure. This was a very scary situation. Vehicle was taken to auto repair shop who confirmed it is a failure of the master cylinder and brake booster.
- Filed Jun 2025
Either the brake calipers or the soft brake lines feeding the calipers are sticking/collapsing internally causing the brakes to drag/lock up. This has drastically decreased the driveability of the vehicle as brakes dragging is dangerous. Based on internet searches and forums this appears to be a consistent problem with these pickups as this is the most common issue mentioned. Ford needs to address this problem with a recall before someone gets hurt.
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- Engine1632 involved a crash · 4 involved a fire
- Filed Jul 2025
Cam phasers yes engine could blow up cause to lose control of my vehicle yes by a ford dealer no no warning lamp or message rattle at cool startup
- Filed Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon leaving the grocery store and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start while the engine was continuously turning over. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the contact replaced the fuse, and the vehicle was able to start. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH and exiting the gas station, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing chain was stretched and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that three months prior to the failure, the heater on the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The heater was repaired. The contact also stated that several weeks later, the backlight failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the socket had corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
- Filed Apr 2025 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Wheels
Truck randomly downshifts/ jerks really hard while driving all speeds. On 4/19 I was driving 65mph and truck felt like slamming brakes on, while speedometer pin bounces around, then a wrench showed up on the dash screen, I pulled over turned truck off sat for a few minutes, turned it back on, everything seemed finer and continued driving home, with no more issues. On 4/27 I was coming home from groccery store going about 30-35mph truck dropped down to first gear and then back to 4th gear. My pregnant wife and daughter were in the car when this happened. I've called local Ford dealership, and they ask me to come in for diagnosis, but I know this is a factory recall issue via 24V-444. I'm not sure if the truck is safe to drive, this randomly happens, but seems to be happening more and more frequently past 2 months or so
- Filed Apr 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and idling, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the timing chain tensioner, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
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- Steering1517 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel independently steered to the right and the vehicle independently drove off the road and into an embankment. The advanced tracking warning light illuminated, however it went off. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop in a leveled field. The contact stated that the power steering faulty assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering module. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed gear box. The contact was informed that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was advised that the vehicle was manufactured 31 days outside the manufacturer's recall date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
- Filed Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 268,000.
- Filed Jun 2025
I was driving to work and when coming to the parking structure making a right hand turn my steering wheel locked up on me and on the dash Hill Descent Control Fault and Service AdvancedTrac came on the dash. I towed it home and the steering wheel is completely locked.
- Filed May 2025
The truck has stiff steering at slow speeds. It experiences the same as the NHTSA recall 14V-316 or Ford Safety Recall 14S09. It is describe as "Safety Recall 14S09, issued by Ford Motor Company, pertains to certain model year 2014 F-150 trucks manufactured between May 26 and June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS)." I have taken it to Sugarloaf Ford in Winona Minnesota and they recommend replace. But they do not have it as a recall. In the uploaded files, I have the door sticker and my vehicle with a Manufacturing Date is May 2014. This is in the range of the defect production dates. How do I get the Ford company to replace the part of the recall?
- Filed Apr 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure had become a persistent failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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- Electrical System1423 involved a crash · 10 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
This 2014 pickup was started at about 8:00 AM and the manager went inside the building for a few minutes, (less than 5). A vender that was delivered petroleum product saw that the truck was smoking and on fire in the cab and he told the technicians in the shop who ran out with fire extinguishers to put the fire out. The doors had locked automatically with the keys inside the vehicle. A spare set of keys were acquired shortly and the vehicle was opened with the key. The vehicle was turned off and the hood was popped. a fire extinguisher was deployed while another technician disconnected the battery which then extinguished the fire. The heater motor had melted out of the dash and the dash had started on fire. The dealer was notified and we were told to call Ford and report to our insurance. We are self insured so there is no one to report to. There were no symptoms, problems leading up to this thermal event. The vehicle has 78,000 miles on it and is in great mechanical shape. I have reported it to Ford Motor Company and they gave me a case number [XXX] Pictures INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH and exiting the gas station, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing chain was stretched and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that three months prior to the failure, the heater on the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The heater was repaired. The contact also stated that several weeks later, the backlight failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the socket had corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
- Filed Apr 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford F150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the control panel failed to function as intended. The contact is unable to turn off the heater. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. While the vehicle was diagnosed, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicles mileage was 130,594 and at the time of the diagnostic test, it was discovered that the mileage was 212,961. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
- Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuse 27, a known problem with the 12th generation F150, manufactured from 2009-2014, burned through in my truck melting the fuse block in the process. The fuse block in question is the main fuse block located toward the front of the engine bay near the radiator. This resulted in a no start condition while parked in a parking lot. I was required to purchase Ford’s repair kit for their engineering problem and relocate the fuse to a new spot in the fuse block. If this had happened while driving, I fear my truck could have resulted in an electrical fire with my family inside. Please consider requiring Ford to issue a safety recall for this incredibly dangerous situation.
- Filed Dec 2024 · Also filed under Power Train
While driving at highway speed of 55mph, the vehicle went into limp mode. Large gear icon came on the dash, speedometer went out as well as mileage indicator. The vehicle lost almost all power and started to slow rapidly. Pressing all the way down on the gas made the truck go maybe 30mph as a guess. This was a very dangerous situation as there was no where to pull over and cars were coming up behind me quickly. I finally was able to get off an exit ramp and pull over. After restarting the vehicle it moved properly. I scanned the vehicle and received the output speed shaft sensor fault code P0721 and P0722. There is a recall for this problem, but since I proactively brought my truck into Ford in July, all they did was a reprogram instead of fixing the actual cause of this, which is the lead frame in the transmission. Had I waited to bring my truck in for recall until those codes were thrown they would have fixed it. So now I’m stuck with a dangerous vehicle unless I pay for something Ford knew was already a problem.
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- Unknown or Other1192 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System
This 2014 pickup was started at about 8:00 AM and the manager went inside the building for a few minutes, (less than 5). A vender that was delivered petroleum product saw that the truck was smoking and on fire in the cab and he told the technicians in the shop who ran out with fire extinguishers to put the fire out. The doors had locked automatically with the keys inside the vehicle. A spare set of keys were acquired shortly and the vehicle was opened with the key. The vehicle was turned off and the hood was popped. a fire extinguisher was deployed while another technician disconnected the battery which then extinguished the fire. The heater motor had melted out of the dash and the dash had started on fire. The dealer was notified and we were told to call Ford and report to our insurance. We are self insured so there is no one to report to. There were no symptoms, problems leading up to this thermal event. The vehicle has 78,000 miles on it and is in great mechanical shape. I have reported it to Ford Motor Company and they gave me a case number [XXX] Pictures INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Wheels
This is our 2nd time reporting this back 4 years ago our vehicle downshifted suddenly. Causing our vehicle to drop speed tremendously. We called the dealership to let them know what happened and they said they have had several complaints at the time of these trucks doing this. It caused the rear tires to lock and slide. We ended up loosing control and running of the road and wrecking the truck and messing up the front. FORD HAS STILL NOT FIXED THIS VEHICLE
- Filed Apr 2025 · Also filed under Power Train
On July of 2024 I received a Safety Recall notice 24S37/NHTSA Recall 24V444. I had no issues but I went to have my vehicle verified for recall and Duval Ford said I did. After I had the recall repair was done my truck began acting erratic so I took it back to Duval Ford three times before my truck became undrivable.On 1/10/2025 Duval Ford Could not dispute my Claim.They repaired my transmission and every time I drive my truck i feel that I may have the same issues as stated in the recall letter.The didn't want to give me a warranty I only got a 12 month or 12 k miles warranty. I feel that they did not see the seriousness of the situation and I want other to know the impact that this could have on their lives.Thank you for being there for the consumer.
- Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
On [XXX], about 20 minutes into my 30-minute commute, while driving at highway speed, my trucks transmission suddenly downshifted dramatically, jerking and throwing me forward in my seat and causing the truck to slow down so abruptly that I was almost rear ended, putting drivers around and behind me at risk of high-speed collisions. Less than 5 minutes later it happened a second time. This is the exact same abrupt transmission downshift issue that happened to me in this vehicle a few times before in early 2024. I received a Safety Recall notice on this known issue about a week after the first incident in 2024. I took my vehicle into the AutoNation Ford Dealer in Littleton, Colorado immediately after I received that notice and they supposedly 'fixed' the issue under the recall 24S37. Obviously, the issue has not been resolved. I am asking for a deeper look into the safety issue as I am sure I am not the only one this is happening to. I am also concerned that there were no warning lamps or messages that would indicate a problem that needed to be addressed! The truck is currently back at the AutoNation Ford Dealer in Littleton and is available for inspection. They are telling me there is no current recall for this issue. How can that be true if it’s the exact same problem and their Safety Recall ‘repair’ didn’t work? I believe the repair was just a software patch, but I can’t be sure. Can you please help me find out what the recall (24S37) was supposed to fix and why it didn’t fix the problem? Their suggestion now is to replace the Valve Body with a cost of $2,554.63 (in addition to a $219.95 diagnostic fee). My concern is that even this expensive repair might not actually solve the problem, and I am truly afraid to drive this vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Mar 2025
I received a recall (Safety recall notice 24S37 . NHTSA Recall 24v444 ) notice in the mail. I scheduled with the dealership to have the recall taken care of. When the recall issue was "fixed", I picked up my 2014 Ford f150 stx 3.7L truck and immediately noticed it was running vwry rough and the transmission felt like it was slipping. The truck ran great before going in for the recall issue and had even been fully serviced and tuned up two weeks prior. I called the Ford dealership and explained to them. The truck then would not start but it did continue to crank over. I plugged my computer to it and no codes. I called the dealership back and was told to have it towed (at my expense) back to the dealership so they could fix it and if the issue was under due to the recall service, which it was, I would be reimbursed the money for the tow and the money they charged for a diagnostics. They also found nothing wrong and couldn't start the truck. They recommended I allow them to perform work to it claiming the spark plugs showed that the engine was flooded but could tell they were new and correctly gapped. After another $700 (for 6 spark plugs to be replaced) it did not fix the issue and they're not sure what to do. I've called the dealership, spoke with the service manager Bill and the GM Bob. They claim there is nothing they can do. I have called Ford Motor customer service twice with no help to fixing the problem. I too my perfectly running truck in for a safety recall and received a broken truck Back. After over $1,200 out of pocket, I still have no truck and no answers and am stuck at the mercy of the dealership.
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- Visibility/Wiper114
- Filed Feb 2025
Turned on rear window and heated mirror defrost. Rear window cracked loudly and broke in a spiderwebbed manner after about 10-15 minutes of the defrost being turned on. Tempered glass kept it from blowing completely out. May have caused injury if a passenger had been sitting in rear crew cab seat at the time. Spoke with Safelite auto glass repair, was told they see this frequently with F150 trucks and think there is a problem with defrost function not shutting off like it should, causing excessive heat to window which eventually breaks the glass.
- Filed Jan 2025
Rear glass shattered spontaneously. There are many reports of this issue over a wide range of model years and no acknowledgement from Ford. Vehicle was parked with engine running and rear defrost on, no prior damage to the rear window. The drivers side rear glass shattered suddenly with a loud bang and rained small glass slivers down on rear occupants. Was quoted $1080 by a glass installer for replacement. They said this is a common issue with these trucks.
- Filed Dec 2023
Back passenger side small window (one of three across the back, with a sliding center) spontaneously shattered tonight. It’s in the upper 30s and nothing hit it. I had just started the vehicle and began to move when two of my daughters and I heard a loud sound. My daughter said the window shattered. It’s still altogether but is spidered all over. There’s no evidence of anything hitting the window inside or out. Weirdest thing. I looked online and it seems this has happened to a lot of ford truck owners. The speculation is the rear defrost over heating. But I think since I saw so many online that had the same thing happen to them, I wanted to file a complaint. Ford should be replacing these windows. Obviously it’s a manufacture defect. Thanks.
- Filed Jan 2023 · Also filed under Visibility
2 complaints 1st was my back window spiderwebbed without being hit when it was super cold in wisconsin on Dec 22 2022. It was a loud bang really startled me and I had no clue what happened until the next day. 2nd my wipers will turn on by them self sometimes and there is no intermittent wipers just the medium speed where there is no hesitation or delay.
- Filed Sep 2022
2014 F150 Lariat owned since it was new. Windshield wipers failed to come on during Florida thunderstorm while driving on I-10 Westbound from Jacksonville Florida. Was totally unable to see out of the windshield and had to pull over until the rainstorm subsided. Checked all relevant fuses and relays and wiper switch. Nothing so far has been able to fix this Safety Defect. Ford knows the part is defective because the Windshield wiper motor is not available from Ford or any dealer, and there is no expectation by the dealer than anything will ever be available to fix this Safety Defect.
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- Vehicle Speed Control884 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2025
Vehicle Information: 2014 Ford F-150 VIN [XXX] Transmission: 6R80 Description of the problem: My 2014 Ford F-150 has a dangerous transmission issue. It suddenly downshifts from higher gears (like 4th or 5th) into 1st gear while driving, without warning. This creates a serious risk of loss of control or rear-end collision. Ford performed the recall for the 6R80 PCM reprogramming, but the issue persists. The problem was not resolved, and the vehicle still downshifts abruptly. My vehicle has over 200,000 miles, so the extended warranty for the lead frame (program 19N01) no longer applies, but this is a serious safety defect that continues after the recall. I’m requesting that the NHTSA investigate this issue, as it seems the recall fix is not effective in all cases. Many other owners report similar symptoms even after the recall. Safety concern: I feel unsafe driving this vehicle. The transmission can cause a sudden deceleration in traffic, and I fear it may lead to an accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Power Train
Major transmission failure that causes sudden unintended downshift to first gear, even at high speeds. This occurs often and randomly without warning, causing the engine to "redline", rear tires to slide and the vehicle to come to a near sudden stop. This is an extreme safety concern, especially in slippery road conditions as the vehicle could overturn or slide off the road or at a minimum be rear-ended for suddenly stopping unexpectedly on a freeway. This is a widely known problem by Ford. The local Ford service manager admitted that his 2013 F150 has the same issue and he continues to drive it because he tried fixing it by replacing the Molded Lead Plate in the transmission and that didn't resolve the problem. Remember, I noted this is a Ford Service Manager! Ford has issued a recall (24S37); however, the prescribed solution is to have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software updated and that prescribed fix actually makes the sudden downshifting happen more often. This is the cheapest, band-aid solution that Ford hides behind so they can say that they are addressing this issue. A second Ford dealership down the road actually admitted that they have identified that the recommended software update actually makes the problem worse and they practically refuses to perform the software update for their customers. After several discussions with Ford's Recall Assistance Team and several discussions with a local dealership's service manager, Ford is not willing to do anything more, despite this major safety issue not only not getting resolved, but actually has gotten worse due to their band-aid approach of a software update. In my case, if further diagnosis is to be performed, I have to be the one that covers that cost and also I would be the one to cover the cost of repairs. To me, this is completely unacceptable. The rational that Ford uses to deny accountability is that the vehicle's computer doesn't register any DTC codes when the incident occurs.
- Filed May 2025 · Also filed under Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 45 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle also hesitated while driving. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling and decelerating unintendedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Filed Apr 2025 · Also filed under Wheels, Engine
Truck randomly downshifts/ jerks really hard while driving all speeds. On 4/19 I was driving 65mph and truck felt like slamming brakes on, while speedometer pin bounces around, then a wrench showed up on the dash screen, I pulled over turned truck off sat for a few minutes, turned it back on, everything seemed finer and continued driving home, with no more issues. On 4/27 I was coming home from groccery store going about 30-35mph truck dropped down to first gear and then back to 4th gear. My pregnant wife and daughter were in the car when this happened. I've called local Ford dealership, and they ask me to come in for diagnosis, but I know this is a factory recall issue via 24V-444. I'm not sure if the truck is safe to drive, this randomly happens, but seems to be happening more and more frequently past 2 months or so
- Filed Apr 2025 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
[XXX] was driving the 2014 F150 on a multi lane state road in the afternoon on a sunny and dry afternoon. The vehicle was traveling straight with steady traffic at an intense rate of speed (approximately 45-50 mph) when it all of a changed gears and became difficult for the [XXX] to control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail. There was no contributing factors to the accident other than the vehicle's malfunction (i.e. no negative weather, road signals, other vehicles, animal or plant obstructions, intersections, driver error, etc.). At the time of the impact, all of the vehicle's airbags deployed and the driver's seatbelt locked in place. There were no personal injuries - only property damage to the outside of the vehicle, the airbags and seatbelt. Thus far, Ford has refused to replace the airbags, seatbelt/repair the vehicle's property damage despite repeated requests. Ford only fixed the software problem associate with the recall and has taken the position that is the only remedy they are required to do. ( I will locate the police report and provide subsequently if needed) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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- Fuel/Propulsion System622 involved a fire
- Filed Jul 2025
WHILE TRAVELING ON I 75 TO FLORIDA ENGINE CK LIGHT ACTIVATED. WAS A CAUTIONARY LIGHT. UPON GETTING TO FL TOOK MY TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER WHO FOUND THAT BOTH FUEL PUMPS HAD FAILED. I NOW SEE FORD IS RECALLING F-150 TRUCKS DUE TO FAULTY FUEL PUMPS. I BELIEVE ALL F-150 TRUCKS SHOULD BE UNDER THE RECALL. DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND HAVING THE ENGINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEED IS DANGEROUS AND VERY NERVE WRACKING.
- Filed Jul 2025
First occurrence with my F-150 STX driving home from work. Started my truck and got a block and a half away and the truck stopped accelerating and completely shut off. All the lights and engine was off. I drifted to the side of the road to avoid traffic causing a traffic pile up and confusion. Being overwhelmed I waited for about 20 minutes then started it and drove home. No lights or check engine lamps on. Having a couple days of normal driving and normal function. I drove again but this time I was going into the freeway halfway up the onramp the truck dies again! This time making it completely unsafe and potentially fatal. I drifted as far as I could to the side as I was going up hill onto the freeway. More cars and extremely different speeds made this moment very concerning . Upon delivery to the dealership and having them offer expensive fuel pump replacements and flushes. I could only afford the $600 fuel pump wake up and having no information about any defects or recalls. I feel like a guinea pig to ideas of half ass fixes.
- Filed Mar 2025 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
Fuse 27, a known problem with the 12th generation F150, manufactured from 2009-2014, burned through in my truck melting the fuse block in the process. The fuse block in question is the main fuse block located toward the front of the engine bay near the radiator. This resulted in a no start condition while parked in a parking lot. I was required to purchase Ford’s repair kit for their engineering problem and relocate the fuse to a new spot in the fuse block. If this had happened while driving, I fear my truck could have resulted in an electrical fire with my family inside. Please consider requiring Ford to issue a safety recall for this incredibly dangerous situation.
- Filed Dec 2024 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
It shifts weird but it’s still unsafe
- Filed Nov 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine
Reference Tracking # 11622306. I purchased my used F150 with 52,956 miles on 1/3/2020. Shortly after, I would occasionally notice an unusual gear downshift. Upon receiving Ford Recall 24S37 (NHTSA 24V444000) update for the powertrain control module, the check engine lite (CEL) came on. I called the Ford Recall ph#, and they told me to continue to work with the dealership that performed the update. Several times I returned to the dealership, they would reset it with diagnostics, yet repeatedly the P0299 code would return each time. Prior to the CEL coming on, the CEL was preceded by a stall on acceleration on small hill inclines, and worsened fuel mileage, and typically after towing my trailer. These things didn't occur before the update was installed. (Attachments)
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- Hydraulic492 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2025 · Also filed under Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a complete stop. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard while feeling loose before becoming stiff. The brake warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
- Filed Jul 2025 · Also filed under Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to the slow down while approaching an intersection, the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop by engaging the parking brake. The low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the brake master cylinder. The contact was informed that the brake master cylinder had leaked brake fluid into the brake booster. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V332000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 169,000.
- Filed Jul 2025 · Also filed under Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the interstate, the low brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and became aware that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact exited the vehicle to check the brake fluid and became aware that the brake fluid was low. The contact purchased brake fluid and added brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir; however, the failure persisted. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 78,000.
- Filed Sep 2024 · Also filed under Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop. The message "Brake Fluid Low" was displayed. The contact applied the parking brake and pulled over to the shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brake master cylinder and brake booster were replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. 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 190,000.
- Filed Aug 2024 · Also filed under Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brake pedal failed to return to the original position after being depressed. The contact stated that the failure occurred while parked and while driving. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt abnormally loose, causing the braking distance to be extended, and causing the driver to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure could not be replicated. The local dealer was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
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- Air Bags3110 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Feb 2025 · Also filed under Seat Belts
The Instrument Panel Air Bag light stayed on continuously, so I was concerned that the Air Bags might be defective. When I took the vehicle to a Ford Dealership for servicing, I was told that the front passenger side seat belt pretensioner/retractor was shortened internally. I was told that unless the part was replaced, the Air Bags would not deploy upon impact. If I chose not to repair the part, I was told that the vehicle would pass our state's inspection. In order to protect my family's safety, I believed that I had not option but to replace the part. I requested that the dealership give me the defective part, which they did. I still have the defective part. That repair cost me a total of $1097.98.
- Filed Oct 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed. The contact stated while at 60-65 MPH, the transmission downshifted unexpectedly. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond while the engine was revving. The speedometer and the odometer became inoperable. Several unknown messages were displayed. The power train, the check engine, and the air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened while driving and required the contact to temporarily pull over to the side of the road. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer contacted the dealer, and the manufacturer informed the contact that he had to pay out-of-pocket for the additional repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
- Filed Oct 2024 · Also filed under Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from fourth to first gear, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The air bag and power train warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the PCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred two days later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH on a two-lane highway, the vehicle seized on low gear and the rear of the vehicle seized. The ABS did not engage to bring the vehicle to a stop, the rear remained seized causing the contact to rear-end the vehicle in front. No air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a fractured finger, head, and back injuries that required medical attention via the hospital. Due to cost, the contact could not continue his medical treatment. The other vehicle was able to be driven from the scene and the occupant sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention but no further information was available. The vehicle was driven home after the crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the frame was repaired and replaced the damaged front end parts. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the transmission was previously rebuilt approximately 3-4 years ago with AAMCO due to an undetermined failure with an unexpected downshift into first gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Filed Apr 2024 · Also filed under Seat Belts, Structure
I have owned this F-150 since new and most of its life it has been stored indoors. Recently I noted that any time the vehicle is driven in the rain or left outside while it rains, the rear corners of the cab leaks water. The source of that water is a failed seal surrounding the rear window, which I diagnosed in my shop after removing the headliner and other trim in order to observe the leaking with some water and compressed air. The issue that I noted during the repair was that the airbags that are mounted above the rear passenger windows in the headliner on both sides of the vehicles wicked up moisture that had been caught by the headliner. They were both wet to the touch, which was concerning. Further, the airbag inflator which is mounted in the rear corner post of the vehicle and the seatbelt recoil mechanism both also showed signs that they also recieve moisture from this leak. The vehicle is out of warranty, so there is no manufacturer remedy for the issue unless I were to pay for a complete rear window reseal. I did not have a dealer take a look at this issue at this time. Multiple other owners of F150's of this age have had similar issues with water leaking into the cabin and leaching into the airbags, as described in numberous online forums.
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- Structure302 involved a fire
- Filed Feb 2025 · Also filed under Power Train
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the transmission was not functioning properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that corrosion had caused two holes underneath the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
- Filed Feb 2025
Both rear doors would not open from the outside or inside. They were not locked. They just would not open using the handle inside, trying to pull up on the lock mechanism and unlocking and locking numerous times. The doors would still not open. A child and a dog were in the back seat. I could not access them from the doors had to bring them through the front of the vehicle, which was very difficult. Periodically one door will be OK to open, the next day the door will not open, may or may not depending on how the door feels like working that particular daynot open.
- Filed Apr 2024 · Also filed under Air Bags, Seat Belts
I have owned this F-150 since new and most of its life it has been stored indoors. Recently I noted that any time the vehicle is driven in the rain or left outside while it rains, the rear corners of the cab leaks water. The source of that water is a failed seal surrounding the rear window, which I diagnosed in my shop after removing the headliner and other trim in order to observe the leaking with some water and compressed air. The issue that I noted during the repair was that the airbags that are mounted above the rear passenger windows in the headliner on both sides of the vehicles wicked up moisture that had been caught by the headliner. They were both wet to the touch, which was concerning. Further, the airbag inflator which is mounted in the rear corner post of the vehicle and the seatbelt recoil mechanism both also showed signs that they also recieve moisture from this leak. The vehicle is out of warranty, so there is no manufacturer remedy for the issue unless I were to pay for a complete rear window reseal. I did not have a dealer take a look at this issue at this time. Multiple other owners of F150's of this age have had similar issues with water leaking into the cabin and leaching into the airbags, as described in numberous online forums.
- Filed Apr 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the passenger’s side window trim panel was separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the trim panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,426.
- Filed Jan 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon removing the passenger's side floor mat after it rained, the contact noticed that the carpet was significantly wet. The contact then discovered that the carpet showed the presence of mold. Additionally, the contact stated that the bolts securing the front passenger’s and driver’s seats to the chassis were corroded. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
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- Visibility30
- Filed Feb 2024 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
Started the truck by using the remote starter got in the truck and while still in park position the rear slide window popped and shattered, come to find out has happened to lot of other people. They said that the defroster comes on automatically along with the remote iven if not needed . Just bought the truck
- Filed Feb 2023
Rear window shattered when truck was parked. I was opening front door to get inside at the time.
- Filed Jan 2023
Back window shattered for unknown reason. The back window on my truck just shattered for reasons unknown. After doing some research this is a known issue with f150 trucks. The back window has a defroster installed
- Filed Jan 2023 · Also filed under Visibility/Wiper
2 complaints 1st was my back window spiderwebbed without being hit when it was super cold in wisconsin on Dec 22 2022. It was a loud bang really startled me and I had no clue what happened until the next day. 2nd my wipers will turn on by them self sometimes and there is no intermittent wipers just the medium speed where there is no hesitation or delay.
- Filed Dec 2022
Rear window on left side shattered on its own, Believe the rear defrost controller is to be be the issue, or faulty glass.
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- Wheels252 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2025 · Also filed under Unknown or Other
This is our 2nd time reporting this back 4 years ago our vehicle downshifted suddenly. Causing our vehicle to drop speed tremendously. We called the dealership to let them know what happened and they said they have had several complaints at the time of these trucks doing this. It caused the rear tires to lock and slide. We ended up loosing control and running of the road and wrecking the truck and messing up the front. FORD HAS STILL NOT FIXED THIS VEHICLE
- Filed Apr 2025 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
Truck randomly downshifts/ jerks really hard while driving all speeds. On 4/19 I was driving 65mph and truck felt like slamming brakes on, while speedometer pin bounces around, then a wrench showed up on the dash screen, I pulled over turned truck off sat for a few minutes, turned it back on, everything seemed finer and continued driving home, with no more issues. On 4/27 I was coming home from groccery store going about 30-35mph truck dropped down to first gear and then back to 4th gear. My pregnant wife and daughter were in the car when this happened. I've called local Ford dealership, and they ask me to come in for diagnosis, but I know this is a factory recall issue via 24V-444. I'm not sure if the truck is safe to drive, this randomly happens, but seems to be happening more and more frequently past 2 months or so
- Filed Oct 2024
Defected original lug nuts. Experienced lug nuts that had swollen and could no longer be removed from the wheels using a normal socket. High risk to be stranded if needing to change spare tire. Concern for overall wheel stability due to not being secure / tight due to mushrooming Expensive to replace.
- Filed Jul 2024
Had my tires rotated was told that I had swollen lug nuts. Ford dealer ship refuses to rotate my tires. Went to Firestone’s where I purchased the tires said that the lug nuts were swollen.
- Filed Dec 2022
My service dealer told me that my lug nuts are swelling and should be replaced.
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- Electronic Stability Control (esc)231 involved a crash
- Filed Oct 2020 · Also filed under Steering
THE ADVANCE TRACK KEEPS FLASHING NEEDS SERVICING HAS BEEN SERVICED BUT SHOWS NOTHING WRONG AND THE STEERING HAS LOCKED UP ONCE WHILE SITTING STILL COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL AND AGAIN WHILE DRIVING JUST CAME OUT OF A CURVE ALL MOST LEFT THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT WENT TO TRY TO STRAIGHTEN UP
- Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Service Brakes
SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK, ABS, BREAK LIGHTS ALL ON. BREAK PEDAL FADES TO FLOOR WHEN HELD FORD DEALER SAID MODULE FAILURE. THIS SAME TRUCK HAD RECALL FOR HYDRAULIC FAILURE WAS SERVICED IN 2016 NOW THEY WANT $1600 FOR A NEW MODULE THEN THE SERVICE MANAGER [name removed] WAS NOT SPONGEY. LIKE I SAID STANDING STILL IN ANY GEAR INCLUDING PARK PRESS THE BREAK AND HOLD IT IT FADES TO THE FLOOR REEL SAFE I'M SURE. ABS AND BREAK LIGHT ONLY GO ON WHEN YOU MOVE TRUCK.SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK ON WHEN ENGINE STARTED.
- Filed Jul 2020 · Also filed under Steering
WARNING LIGHT APPEARS "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC", THEN LOST POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENED TWICE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY. DROVE TO FORD DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSIS WAS DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR. FORD HAD RECALL ON THIS SAME ISSUE BY RECALL #14S09, BUT MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN AWFUL ACCIDENT. OBVIOUSLY THE EPAS STEERING GEAR IS DEFECTIVE AND VEHICLES WITH IT NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A MAJOR ACCIDENT.
- Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Air Bags, Seats
WHILE I AM DRIVING WITH MY PREGNANT WIFE IN THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE SAYING THAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF, I HAVE TO PULL OVER WHILE DRIVING TO HAVE HER GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND GET BACK IN FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF. IT'S A NORMAL STREET IN A DEVELOPMENT OR ON THE ROAD DRIVING. DIFFERENT SPEEDS WITH FLAT ROADS, SOME HAVE BUMPS OTHERS ARE RECENTLY PAVED ASPHALT. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, OVER A DOZEN TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. MY VEHICLES VIN DOESN'T FIT THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG ISSUE THAT IS ALREADY AWARE BY FORD. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE, ONLY THONG DONE WAS A RECALIBRATION OF THE SEAT WEIGHT AND EXACTLY 2 WEEKS AND 1 DAY LATER LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, UNABLE TO PULL OVER I DROVE HOPING TO FIND A WAY TO PULL OVER FOR THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE AND UNBORN CHILD, THE LIGHT TURNED OFF AFTER 40 SECONDS OF REALIZING IT WAS ON. A FULLY GROWN INDIVIDUAL SITTING IN THE SEAT WEIGHT 190+LBS HAS THIS HAPPENING TO THEM. I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND WILL TRY TO ATTACH IT IF POSSIBLE. MOST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED TODAY, 2/19/20 AT 3:17PM.
- Filed Sep 2019 · Also filed under Steering
WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE THE STEERING SEEMS TO LOCK UP MAKING A SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WILL THROW YOU EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT IF MAKING A TURN IT WILL NOT TURN IN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL RELEASE ITSELF AND SUDDENLY THROW YOU INTO A TURNS HARDER THAN WHAT YOU WISH AND IF YOU'RE NOT REAL QUICK TO REACT YOU WILL ALMOST CRASH THIS THAT THIS IS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO US AND ALSO TO THE TECHNICIAN WHO JUST DROVE THE VEHICLE HE ALMOST WRECKED MY TRUCK BECAUSE OF STEERING LOCKED UP ON HIM ON A 90-DEGREE TURN THIS IS A VERY MUCH A SAFETY HAZARD AND A SAFETY FEATURE OTHER TRUCKS ARE THE SAME YEAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS AND I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED THIS IS A ISSUE THAT WAS CONTINUING TO HAPPEN
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- Suspension101 involved a crash
- Filed Sep 2024 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
I bought this truck 2 and a half years ago and from day one it has been nothing but trouble. I was sold a lemon I have spend God knows how much on this truck and now it sits in the yard with a cracked turbo, electrical issues and transmission problems that I've been told has been a problem along time and I'd have to agree. Within the first 3 months of owning the truck it was in the shop 3 or 4 times. I had all kinds of warranty's added to my loan that I wasn't aware of and I've tried having the issue handled but Ford dealership will not tdo anything about it. I still over over 20,000 dollars on this truck I don't know if you can help but if you can I'd greatly appreciate it. I've had numerous sensors replaced, cv joints replaced, a arms replaced, wheel bearings, catalytic converters, ball joints, brake calipers, brake lines, struts, purge valve, engine mount, fuel pump twice, and I'm sure there's more alot of this was in the first not even year.
- Filed Aug 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that it was a known failure. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
- Filed Jul 2022
Premature failure of left front coil spring with approximately 103,000 miles on truck.. Spring is still not repaired. I believe the broken state of this spring could have steering and handling implications to both this vehicle and others under certain conditions while operating vehicle on rough roadways, especially pothole laden ones. This spring failure was brought to my attention by may local Ford dealer during a routine inspection. I reported the premature failure to Ford Motor Company during a detailed chat session on line and also a detailed letter mailed to Ford. My only warning was when my dealer reported it to me. I did some online research and this seems to a fairly common occurrence. I also believe Ford is aware that this problem is related to inferior material and or workmanship of these coil springs, with the spring coating being related to the premature failure.
- Filed May 2020
I HAVE A 2014 F150 FORD TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 3 DAYS. I WAS OUTSIDE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THUNK. I STARTED TO LOOK AROUND TO FIND WHAT IT WAS AND SAW SOMETHING UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. LOOKING AT IT I FOUND WHAT LOOKED LIKE A BROKEN PIECE OF CURVED ROD ABOUT 5/8 INCH IN DIAMETER. LOOKING FURTHER I FOUND IT WAS OFF THE COIL OVER SPRING WHICH HAD BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS A CLEAN BREAK WITH NO CRACKS IN THE METAL AND DID NOT LOOK LIKE THERE HAD BEEN ANY REASON FOR IT TO BREAK. THE TRUCK HAS 44000 MILES ON IT. I THINK THAT IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THAT IT MAY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I THINK THAT THE METAL WAS DEFECTIVE AS I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A COIL SPRING BREAKING LIKE THIS WITH SO FEW MILES ON A VEHICLE
- Filed Sep 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALT SWEENEY FORD (address removed) FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TWO FRONTAL COIL SPRINGS WERE DAMAGED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
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- Seat Belts9
- Filed Feb 2025 · Also filed under Air Bags
The Instrument Panel Air Bag light stayed on continuously, so I was concerned that the Air Bags might be defective. When I took the vehicle to a Ford Dealership for servicing, I was told that the front passenger side seat belt pretensioner/retractor was shortened internally. I was told that unless the part was replaced, the Air Bags would not deploy upon impact. If I chose not to repair the part, I was told that the vehicle would pass our state's inspection. In order to protect my family's safety, I believed that I had not option but to replace the part. I requested that the dealership give me the defective part, which they did. I still have the defective part. That repair cost me a total of $1097.98.
- Filed Nov 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Seats
My truck is shifting funny at times just want it fixed it’s 2024 it’s been long enough I drive on the highway every day.the truck has two recalls seat hardware is faulty and transmission downshift problems recalls issued in 2017 and it’s 2024 just want it fixed I’m already stressed enough I’m sure you understand thanks have a blessed day
- Filed Apr 2024 · Also filed under Air Bags, Structure
I have owned this F-150 since new and most of its life it has been stored indoors. Recently I noted that any time the vehicle is driven in the rain or left outside while it rains, the rear corners of the cab leaks water. The source of that water is a failed seal surrounding the rear window, which I diagnosed in my shop after removing the headliner and other trim in order to observe the leaking with some water and compressed air. The issue that I noted during the repair was that the airbags that are mounted above the rear passenger windows in the headliner on both sides of the vehicles wicked up moisture that had been caught by the headliner. They were both wet to the touch, which was concerning. Further, the airbag inflator which is mounted in the rear corner post of the vehicle and the seatbelt recoil mechanism both also showed signs that they also recieve moisture from this leak. The vehicle is out of warranty, so there is no manufacturer remedy for the issue unless I were to pay for a complete rear window reseal. I did not have a dealer take a look at this issue at this time. Multiple other owners of F150's of this age have had similar issues with water leaking into the cabin and leaching into the airbags, as described in numberous online forums.
- Filed Oct 2021
The Airbag warning light appears on my dashboard. I took it to my local garage and he scanned the system that shows code B1214:13-8B - Passengers Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control. I called Ford corporation and they said there are no recalls, however, I went online and a Ford recall #17S17 exists (Recall #17V472000)
- Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Electrical System, Engine
I RECENTLY FINANCED A TRUCK AND THE SELLER DID NOT DISCLOSE THAT IT WAS A FLOOD DAMAGE VEHICLE. I DID AUTO CHECK AND FOUND OUT THERE WAS ALSO RECALLS ON THE TRUCK WHEN HE SOLD IT TO ME. THAT HE DIDN'T FIX RECALLS ARE FOR THE SEATBELTS N THE BOLTS FOR THE SEABELTS. THE TRUCK ALSO IS LEAKING OIL. HE ALSO TEMPERED WITH THE ENGINE LIGHTS BECAUSE IT'S LEAKING OIL BUT NO LIGHTS TURNED ON. I WANT A FULL REFUND OF EVERY DOLLAR I HAVE GIVEN HIM. HE ALSO LIED ON THE ODOMETER .
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- Seats92 involved a fire
- Filed Nov 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Seat Belts
My truck is shifting funny at times just want it fixed it’s 2024 it’s been long enough I drive on the highway every day.the truck has two recalls seat hardware is faulty and transmission downshift problems recalls issued in 2017 and it’s 2024 just want it fixed I’m already stressed enough I’m sure you understand thanks have a blessed day
- Filed Mar 2022
March 13th. I was driving on County Road 6, south of Park Rapids, Minnesota, and noticed smoke coming from my coat laying on the passenger seat, I removed the coat and found smoke/flames coming out of the passenger seat. I stopped the truck, ran around to the door of the passenger seat, turned off the seat warmer, and put the fire out. The seat warmer failed and is available for inspection. I have disconnected the seat warmer. March 15th. I brought the vehicle to North Country Ford service Manager and they did not know how to report it, didn't seem to think it was serious, and wanted me to pay $144 for them to look at it. March 16th called Ford Corporate. They started a case #CAS35878378 with Chelse David.
- Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Air Bags
While driving at variable speeds, low and high, the passenger airbag off light comes on while an adult passenger is occupying the passenger front seat. Took to ford dealership 4 times but because the VIN does not match a recall had to pay 4 different diagnostic fees. Have videos as proof, does dealership said can’t recreate issue even with video proof and did nothing to help. Opened 2 cases with Ford Corporate and nothing was done about it. Took vehicle in again and was adamant about this being a recall regardless of VIN matches or not, dealership adjusted weight sensor and told me this would be it and they would not address this issue or my truck anymore, Even though I had told them that my wife is the only passenger and she is pregnant carrying our child. Airbag light indicator illuminates stating the passenger light is off when an adult passenger is in the front passenger seat, has happened at multiple speed from 1 mph up to 50 mph. Could result in an injury or fatality if accident were to occur. Tried to upload the video but nhtsa only allows photos to upload can’t upload the video.
- Filed Feb 2020 · Also filed under Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (esc)
WHILE I AM DRIVING WITH MY PREGNANT WIFE IN THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE SAYING THAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF, I HAVE TO PULL OVER WHILE DRIVING TO HAVE HER GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND GET BACK IN FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF. IT'S A NORMAL STREET IN A DEVELOPMENT OR ON THE ROAD DRIVING. DIFFERENT SPEEDS WITH FLAT ROADS, SOME HAVE BUMPS OTHERS ARE RECENTLY PAVED ASPHALT. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, OVER A DOZEN TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. MY VEHICLES VIN DOESN'T FIT THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG ISSUE THAT IS ALREADY AWARE BY FORD. TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE, ONLY THONG DONE WAS A RECALIBRATION OF THE SEAT WEIGHT AND EXACTLY 2 WEEKS AND 1 DAY LATER LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, UNABLE TO PULL OVER I DROVE HOPING TO FIND A WAY TO PULL OVER FOR THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE AND UNBORN CHILD, THE LIGHT TURNED OFF AFTER 40 SECONDS OF REALIZING IT WAS ON. A FULLY GROWN INDIVIDUAL SITTING IN THE SEAT WEIGHT 190+LBS HAS THIS HAPPENING TO THEM. I HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE AND WILL TRY TO ATTACH IT IF POSSIBLE. MOST RECENTLY IT HAPPENED TODAY, 2/19/20 AT 3:17PM.
- Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Structure
FORD F-150 2014 HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT CAUSED IT TO GO UP IN FLAMES AS I WAS DRIVING IT DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MILES AN HOUR. I FIRST SMELLED A BURNING ODOR, THEN I LOOKED IN MY REVIEW MIRROR AND SAW SMOKE, THEN I STARTED SEEING FLAMES IN THE BACK PASSENGER CORNER OF MY BACK SEATS. BY THIS TIME THE TRUCK WAS VERY SMOKY BUT I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL ASIDE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. I MADE AN ATTEMPT TO OPEN MY DRIVER'S DOOR, BUT IT WOULDN'T OPEN AND I THEN BROKE THE GLASS TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM INSIDE OUT. AS I EXITED MY VEHICLE AND WALKED AROUND THE BACK OF THE TRUCK I GRABBED A TOWEL OUT THE BED OF THE TRUCK AND GOT ON THE GROUND TO TRY AND STOP THE FLAMES AT THAT TIME I COULD SEE A WIRE BURNING BETWEEN THE BED AND THE PASSENGER CAB OF THE TRUCK AS IT MADE LOUD POPPING NOISES, THEN THE TRUCK JUST BURST INTO FLAMES. I CALLED 911 AND THEY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT , THEY CAME OUT ON THE SCENE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.
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- Engine And Engine Cooling9
- Filed Oct 2024
The contact's husband owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving and exceeding 60 MPH, the temperature gauge became high and suddenly dropped to "0". Additionally, the contact stated that the temperature gauge was fluctuating while driving at various speeds and while at a complete stop. The contact's husband scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner but was unable to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- Filed Jul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
- Filed Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a rattling sound coming from the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the driver's side exhaust manifold shield failure. The contact was informed that the driver's side exhaust manifold shield needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the passenger's side exhaust manifold shield was in the process of failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,499.
- Filed Jun 2024 · Also filed under Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the shoulder. Following the failure, the Low Oil Pressure, check engine warning, and maintenance required warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuse box needed to be relocated due to overheating and causing a short in the fuel pump injector. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
- Filed Apr 2024
The contact stated the 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road to inspect the vehicle and found that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant was leaking from the turbo and advised the vehicle to be taken to a local dealer for repair. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head, exhaust manifolds, and vacuum pump gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
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- Latches/Locks/Linkages9
- Filed Sep 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicated that the rear driver’s side door was ajar while the door was securely closed. The failure caused the cabin light to remain illuminated, causing the battery to be drained. The vehicle was jumped started and the battery was replaced. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical wiring failure. The door wiring was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened regarding the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 172,000.
- Filed Jul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to close the front driver’s side door, the door failed to close securely. Additionally, the contact stated that the door ajar warning light illuminated would illuminate with the door properly closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
- Filed Jan 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the passenger’s and driver’s side rear doors failed to close as needed with the door ajar message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the doors would independently open after being closed. The vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall; however, as the failure persisted, the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
- Filed Oct 2022
THE REAR DOORS AND PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY USING THE INSIDE HANDLE, OUTSIDE HANDLE, OR KEY. THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE DOOR CANNOT BE UNLOCKED ESPECIALLY IF SMALL CHILDREN ARE IN THE BACK SEAT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AT NO FAULT TO THE OWNERS.
- Filed Feb 2019 · Also filed under Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER LOCKS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOOR. JIM HUDSON FORD (address removed) ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
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- Fuel System8
- Filed Jul 2025 · Also filed under Gasoline
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while operating the vehicle with the fuel tank half full, the vehicle stalled while idling. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart with only a quarter tank of fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under the Manufacturer’s extended coverage regarding the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 220,000.
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Gasoline
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly entered LIMP Mode and began to decelerate, lost motive power, and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who eventually replaced the throttle body, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently the failure had reoccurred, the throttle body was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Filed Jun 2024 · Also filed under Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the shoulder. Following the failure, the Low Oil Pressure, check engine warning, and maintenance required warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuse box needed to be relocated due to overheating and causing a short in the fuel pump injector. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Gasoline, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine cranked; however, the vehicle failed to start. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel pump relay. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 157,350
- Filed Sep 2022 · Also filed under Engine, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shifted into Limp Mode. The contact pulled off the highway safely and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to turn the vehicle back on and the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring issue at various speeds. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
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- Gasoline8
- Filed Jul 2025 · Also filed under Fuel System
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while operating the vehicle with the fuel tank half full, the vehicle stalled while idling. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart with only a quarter tank of fuel in the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not covered under the Manufacturer’s extended coverage regarding the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 220,000.
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Fuel System
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly entered LIMP Mode and began to decelerate, lost motive power, and stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who eventually replaced the throttle body, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently the failure had reoccurred, the throttle body was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
- Filed Jun 2024 · Also filed under Fuel System, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the shoulder. Following the failure, the Low Oil Pressure, check engine warning, and maintenance required warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuse box needed to be relocated due to overheating and causing a short in the fuel pump injector. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
- Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Fuel System, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine cranked; however, the vehicle failed to start. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the fuel pump relay. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 157,350
- Filed Sep 2022 · Also filed under Engine, Fuel System
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shifted into Limp Mode. The contact pulled off the highway safely and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to turn the vehicle back on and the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring issue at various speeds. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
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- Exterior Lighting81 involved a fire
- Filed Jan 2024
Radio works sometimes and you can't use you hands-free phone. Lights interior and running lights won't turn off until you go down the road a bit but when you shut the truck off, the lights stay on and run your battery down. Also when you swap out your Trans oil you start having shifting problems. I'm so over it. Thanks.
- Filed Sep 2022 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V709000 (Exterior Lighting, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a case. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
- Filed Jul 2021 · Also filed under Electrical System
Vehicle was on & operating for 20 minutes and after traveling 1-2 miles all of the sudden smoke came from engine compartment. Pulled over immediately, and turned vehicle off when a full fledged fire began in the engine block on passenger side. Ran into gas station and used a fire extinguisher to get fire under control. 911/Fire Dept was contacted and hosed down hood, engine compartment. Analysis showed the source of the fire was from the passenger side hood accent light (factory installed) short circuited and was the origin of the fire.
- Filed Dec 2017 · Also filed under Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GEORGE COLEMAN FORD DEALER LOCATED AT [address removed] WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED OR DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE AND LEFT OVER NIGHT FOR TEST DRIVES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
- Filed Nov 2016 · Also filed under Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND SIGNAL LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
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- Back Over Prevention4
- Filed Jul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F150. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was reverse, the rear-view camera displayed lines across the screen, a solid black screen, or an inverted screen. The contact stated that the screen failed to display as intended. The contact stated the message to contact the dealer was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
- Filed Jul 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to reverse, the contact became aware that the rear-view camera was not functioning as intended. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
- Filed Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the back over prevention camera failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed images on opposite sides of the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that images on the left were displayed on the right side instead of the screen. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently; however, the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.
- Filed Feb 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a reverse image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
- Forward Collision Avoidance3
- Filed Aug 2024 · Also filed under Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
This truck is shutting off, especially when I reach a stop and sometimes become hard to start. I take it three times for recall and they refuse to fix the problem. They also charge me and I am at wrist with this vehicle I did because accidental or death and damage properties. I need an immediate solution because it did last had running me around telling me lies. I cannot drive my vehicle and I cannot pass inspection because of this situation. Let me know what I need to do from here .thank you
- Filed Oct 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in third gear for approximately 15 minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.
- Filed Nov 2022 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes
I only used my VIN to get this far. The issue that I have concerns a very important safety feature that I have yet to see on any vehicle. With more and more vehicles being produced with automatic braking systems, I am wondering why the automakers don't have a specific light option on the rear of the vehicle that illuminates when the ABS is activated. There are still millions of vehicles on the road that don't have ABS. This feature would inform following drivers the difference between slowing down and quickly stopping. It could be placed in the middle of the rear brake light that is in the upper middle of the rear window. So, you are probably wondering why I am bringing this to your attention. That is because I have wasted 30k of my own money on 2 different marketing firms trying to get my patent noticed, with no luck. The patent number is 9,643,535 B1. Check it out. I dare you.
- Tires3
- Filed Aug 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150 equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Dueler, Tire Size: 275/65/R18, DOT Number: 98YIDOL. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to have the deflated passenger’s side rear tire repaired, the dealer informed him that there was tread separation on all four tires. The contact also stated that there were cracks in between the tread. The tires were not replaced; however, they were patched. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 93,000. The tire failure mileage was 70,000.
- Filed May 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH LT TIRES, SIZE: 275/65R18 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL FOUR TIRES SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TIRE CHOICE (address removed) AND THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED A FIFTY PERCENT DISCOUNT TOWARDS THE REPLACEMENT OF EACH TIRE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
- Filed Mar 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK P235 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 7SR17. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TIRES WERE BUMPY, AND FELT AS IF THEY LOST AIR. THE TIRE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TIRES VIBRATED AND THE WHEELS SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AND PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT, AND ALSO SWAPPED THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
- Air2
- Filed Mar 2023 · Also filed under Power Train, Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to first gear and decelerated to 20 MPH, causing the front seat passenger’s head to strike the dashboard. No medical attention was required. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact stated that a certified mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the output shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
- Filed Jul 2022 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his employee was driving, the brakes became inoperable. The low brake fluid message was displayed. The contact stated that the brake fluid reservoir was 95 percent empty; and additional fluid was added to the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that brake fluid had entered into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 106,173.
- Chest Clip1
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Buckle, Harness, Other/i am Not Sure
The chest clip slides very freely along the harness and the clip seams to unclasp to the point my 2 year old can slide and undo the clip and freely break out of the car seat which is a extreme safety hazard.
- Buckle1
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Chest Clip, Harness, Other/i am Not Sure
The chest clip slides very freely along the harness and the clip seams to unclasp to the point my 2 year old can slide and undo the clip and freely break out of the car seat which is a extreme safety hazard.
- Harness1
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Chest Clip, Buckle, Other/i am Not Sure
The chest clip slides very freely along the harness and the clip seams to unclasp to the point my 2 year old can slide and undo the clip and freely break out of the car seat which is a extreme safety hazard.
- Other/i am Not Sure1
- Filed Jul 2024 · Also filed under Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
The chest clip slides very freely along the harness and the clip seams to unclasp to the point my 2 year old can slide and undo the clip and freely break out of the car seat which is a extreme safety hazard.
- Parking Brake1
- Filed Jun 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150 The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, she became a failure with the parking brake. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to function properly, and the vehicle stalled with the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the front brake calipers and the two front brake holders, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to reach out to NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
- Equipment1
- Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic
COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE! VEHICLE: 2014 F150 FORD ECOBOOST 4WD WITH 46,000 MILES I DROVE FROM A PARKED POSITION APPROXIMATELY 100' TO A STOP SIGN WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WITH NO BRAKING AND A WARNING APPEARED ON THE DASH THAT THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. I WENT PAST THE STOP SIGN AND THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND STOPPED USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ([XXX]) IN THE MAIL THE DAY THIS HAPPENED (7/18/2016). THE RECALL CAME OUT TWO MONTHS EARLIER BUT THIS WAS THE FIRST NOTIFICATION BY FORD. THE RECALL STATES THE BRAKE FAILURE MAY INVOLVE THE FRONT BRAKES AND NOT THE REAR BRAKES WHICH IS TOTALLY FALSE. IN MY CASE, BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE INSTANTLY NON-EXISTENT. ADDITIONALLY THE RECALL STATED THAT A LOW FLUID ALARM AND AUDIBLE SIGNAL WOULD NOTIFY DRIVER IF FLUID WAS LOW. THIS ALSO IS INCORRECT. FORD DEALERSHIPS SAY THEY HAVE NO DIRECTIVE TO PERFORM THE WORK AND NOT PARTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED SO THEIR HANDS ARE TIED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THEIR ESTIMATE IS THAT IT WILL TAKE ONE MONTH TO GET THE PARTS SO MY TRUCK WILL BE OUT OF COMMISSION BETWEEN ONE AND THREE MONTHS. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN FATAL IF IT HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC OR ON A HIGHWAY INSTEAD OF ON A LIGHTLY TRAVELED SIDE STREET WITH NO TRAFFIC. THIS REPORT MIGHT NOT BE IMPORTANT TO THE NHTSA SINCE NO DEATH OR DAMAGE WAS INVOLVED BUT IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SUCH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab 4x2 | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| Regular Cab 4x4 | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 3/5 stars |
| Super Crew 4x2 | 4/5 stars | 3/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| Super Crew 4x4 | 4/5 stars | 3/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 3/5 stars |
| Supercab 4x2 | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| Supercab 4x4 | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 3/5 stars |