The 2014 Ford F-150 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,327,762 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,909 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN26V3780002026-06-0944,963 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 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 TRAIN24V4440002024-06-17552,188 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V3320002020-06-08292,311 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 1-866-436-7332. …
SEATS17V4720002017-07-2594,605 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16V3450002016-05-24225,012 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
SEATS14V7100002014-11-07113,418 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C10.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING14V7090002014-11-05618 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C09. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised not to use…
STEERING14V3160002014-06-124,647 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
399
9crashes1fires15injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
285
9crashes2injuries1deaths
ENGINE
176
2crashes4fires4injuries
STEERING
155
7crashes2injuries1deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
144
3crashes2fires6injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
143
3crashes10fires6injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
117
1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
97
3crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
63
2fires3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
39
1crashes
Total complaints1,909
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Exited side street onto main 4 lane main road with a median. Upon pulling out wrench light appeared causing all power to engine to cease, oncoming traffic almost hit me. Upon limping into median I shut vehicle off and turned back on. Wrench light was gone, check engine light was there. Code p2112,…”
“I am the owner of a 2014 ford f-150 that is experiencing sudden, unexpected downshifts into a lower gear while driving at highway speed. This has happened on multiple occasions and has nearly caused accidents, including loss of vehicle control momentarily. This defect matches the description of…”
“I am the owner of a 2014 ford f-150 that is experiencing sudden, unexpected downshifts into a lower gear while driving at highway speed. This has happened on multiple occasions and has nearly caused accidents, including loss of vehicle control momentarily. This defect matches the description of…”
“On july 2, 2026, the vehicle was brought to an authorized dealer for a scheduled appointment to resolve active safety recall 26s45 / nhtsa campaign 26v378 (6r80 transmission sudden downshift defect). The dealership refused to perform the recall software update, claiming it was not needed for the…”
“On july 2, 2026, the vehicle was brought to an authorized dealer for a scheduled appointment to resolve active safety recall 26s45 / nhtsa campaign 26v378 (6r80 transmission sudden downshift defect). The dealership refused to perform the recall software update, claiming it was not needed for the…”
“On july 2, 2026, the vehicle was brought to an authorized dealer for a scheduled appointment to resolve active safety recall 26s45 / nhtsa campaign 26v378 (6r80 transmission sudden downshift defect). The dealership refused to perform the recall software update, claiming it was not needed for the…”
“I purchased a set of 4 lt275 /65 r18 bf goodrich k02 tires on 8/19/2022 from discount tire. I notice some cracking along the front passenger side wall. I took it to discount tire and the verified that all four tires were doing the same thing. My family was driving at high speeds multiple places…”
“Nhtsa / center for auto safety formal complaint vehicle information: * year / make / model: 2014 ford f-150 * component category: service brakes, hydraulic / anti-lock brake system (abs) * affected part: abs hydraulic control unit (hcu) / valve assembly (part # dl3z-2c215-a / dl3z-2c215-c)…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26
Master Cylinder External Leak
On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…
InvestigationPE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26
Master Cylinder External Leak
On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…
InvestigationPE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26
Master Cylinder External Leak
On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…
InvestigationPE16003 Opened 2016-02-29 · closed 2016-07-26
Master Cylinder External Leak
On May 23, 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding a master cylinder defect that could result in loss of the front brake circuit in approximately 225,012 model year 2013 through 2014 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5-liter GTDI engines and built at the…
InvestigationRQ24005 Opened 2024-03-27 · closed 2024-07-29
Unintended Transmission Downshift
In September 2016, Ford Motor Company (Ford) issued safety recall 16V-248 which included certain model year (MY) 2011-2012 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with 6-speed (6R80) automatic transmissions. This recall was in response to allegations of unintended, unexpected vehicle transmission downshifting to a lower gear…
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