Known Recalls

Model year record

2014 Ford F-150

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,242 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V378000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
44,963
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-09
Owners notified
2026-07-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V444000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
552,188
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-17
Owners notified
2024-07-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V332000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
292,311
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-08
Owners notified
2020-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V472000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
94,605
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-25
Owners notified
2017-10-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V345000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
225,012
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2016-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V710000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
113,418
Reported to NHTSA
2014-11-07
Owners notified
2014-11-25

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V709000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
618
Reported to NHTSA
2014-11-05
Owners notified
2014-11-25

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 their cruise control system.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V316000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
4,647
Reported to NHTSA
2014-06-12
Owners notified
2014-07-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train520110,000 mi
Service brakes31542,000 mi
Engine20274,000 mi
Unknown or other18159,000 mi
Steering17775,000 mi
Electrical system15962,000 mi
Visibility/wiper12251,000 mi
Vehicle speed control12152,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6752,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic51106,000 mi
Air bags3245,783 mi
Structure: body2869,000 mi
Wheels2455,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2348,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1845,000 mi
Back over prevention15145,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer14200,000 mi
Seat belts1066,600 mi
Suspension1049,000 mi
Seats99,300 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear95,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission8149,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling7140,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7—
Back over prevention: warnings6—
Exterior lighting65,100 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel5132,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages573,258 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder540,792 mi
Tires574,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs5—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking4—
Fuel system, gasoline4200,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold478,000 mi
Structure487,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window: electrical heating element4—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera359,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers369,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump362,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch357,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages3108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger2119,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)2200,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal23,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2179,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor214,400 mi
Structure: body: door240,141 mi
Visibility276,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: hand heater: wiring harness1—
Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor176,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1149,499 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1—
Other/i am not sure1—
Parking brake1126,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1147,047 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)123,477 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: shaft: output1148,000 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1158,000 mi
Service brakes, air1106,173 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor187,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring195,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings188,427 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1200 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1116,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal18,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly122,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1140,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 2013 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.