2014 Ford F-150 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 426about this part
- Share
- 28%of 1,539 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 426 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Ford F-150, 28% of the 1,539 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abrupt deceleration, chirped tires and vehicle was bogging down vehicle was in motion going roughly 40 MPH on a city street. Has happened twice now bolth times when vehicle is cold, if I was not wearing seat belt I would have went threw windshield. Mph drops to zero and rpms go to about 6000 RPM like as if shifts to first gear from 5 gear”
NHTSA complaint #11318340, filed 2020-03, 101,600 miles“I have 45k miles and was driving and the compression fitting on the transmission hose at the radiator sheared off. It sprayed transmission oil all over engine and roadway. There was a motorcycle behind me who luckily didn't go down due to the oil. I had to replace the transmssion line and fluid. I also needed to rent a car since I was out of town.”
NHTSA complaint #11206802, filed 2019-05, 45,000 miles“My truck repeatedl yhas the following happen without warning: speedo stop. Odometer goes to dashes, airbag light comes on and trans stuck in 5th gear.this is identical to tsb13-6-8which caused a recall to f150 until april 2013. My vehicle was made in november 2013. The dealer has confirmed this is same issue as recall but Ford refuses to cover this significant safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11361555, filed 2020-09, 76,000 miles“I was pulling a empty trailer and it started down shifting at 35-45 MPH I had to put it in neutral while driving then back to drive to gear up it did it around 75 MPH the first time and wi5h a trailer had to come to a haunting stop on a highway it's in the past hour done it 5 times .... This is not safe!”
NHTSA complaint #11403031, filed 2021-03, 153,900 miles“My transmission down shaft to low gear while driving. Same problem as in previous years models . Transmission output speed sensor bad which built into molded lead frame assembly. Had to replace molded lead assembly and seals. Dealer charge me 950.78 for repairs, should be on recall list same transmission problem as 2011-2013,.lucky I wasn't hit from behind by another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11363731, filed 2020-10, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V378000Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal…Covers: Ford F-150 2014
- 24V444000Jun 17, 2024Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain…Covers: Ford F-150 2014
Related service bulletins
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may…
- 10189784Mar 18, 2021Some 2013-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with electronic shift on-the-fly (ESOF) 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD)…
- 10181915Oct 16, 2020Some 2013-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with Electronic Shift On-The-Fly (ESOF) 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD)…
- 10164426Aug 26, 2019Some 2013-2018 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with four wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in two wheel drive (2WD) mode…
- 10160931May 10, 2019On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was…
- 10127405Nov 2, 2017Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset…
- 10099463Mar 14, 20172009-2017 vehicles equipped with a 6r80, 6r100, 6r140 automatic transmission have an updated main control valve body overhaul procedure. Refer to workshop manual (wsm), section…
- 10092370Aug 16, 2016Some 2004-2014 f-150 and 2006-2008 mark lt vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive (4wd) may exhibit noisy or engaged front hubs when operating in two-wheel drive (2wd) mode…
- 10056928Jul 24, 2014Lincoln/ford: each and every time shifting from park to drive or reverse, a buzzing or growling noise is heard from transmission after being parked then restarted. Model 2013-14…
- 10056040May 6, 2014Ford: provided information regarding the downshifting of 5-3, on some vehicles, exhibiting a transmission squawking noise.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 58 | 30% |
| 2023 | 159 | 38% |
| 2022 | 162 | 27% |
| 2021 | 322 | 31% |
| 2020 | 360 | 49% |
| 2019 | 741 | 55% |
| 2018 | 1,019 | 44% |
| 2017 | 557 | 38% |
| 2016 | 615 | 29% |
| 2015 | 434 | 25% |
| 2014 | 426 | 28% |
| 2013 | 1,346 | 45% |
| 2012 | 682 | 38% |
| 2011 | 829 | 38% |
| 2010 | 121 | 14% |
| 2009 | 33 | 10% |
| 2008 | 50 | 14% |
| 2007 | 57 | 12% |
| 2006 | 46 | 8% |
| 2005 | 112 | 10% |
| 2004 | 232 | 11% |
| 2003 | 62 | 15% |
| 2002 | 53 | 6% |
| 2001 | 74 | 6% |
| 2000 | 47 | 4% |
| 1999 | 75 | 7% |
| 1998 | 83 | 6% |
| 1997 | 151 | 5% |
| 1996 | 26 | 8% |
| 1995 | 75 | 12% |
| 1994 | 56 | 8% |
| 1993 | 40 | 7% |
| 1992 | 28 | 6% |
| 1991 | 13 | 4% |
| 1990 | 13 | 5% |
| 1989 | 9 | 4% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford F-150
346 complaintsEngine
180 complaintsElectrical system
163 complaintsSteering
160 complaintsOther or unknown
149 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
142 complaintsVehicle speed control
102 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsWheels
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology