2014 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed Sep 26, 2025 · Engine · NV

Front Engine cover leaking. I have had this issue twice with the same truck two separate engines. I bought my truck used and it was leaking oil. I took it to the dealership and they diagnosed it as the front engine cover leaking. Then before the dealership could get it in to be repaired it started having problems with the timing components. All the problems were supposedly fixed but then about 5 months later the engine failed due to a camshaft failure and I was told this was due to lack of oil. The truck was not even due for an oil change after the dealership had done the repairs. I saved up and bought a brand new engine purchased April 25, 2025. I had the Ford dealership do the first oil change on the new engine and then it started leaking. I took it back and it was determined that it was leaking from the front engine cover, the same as the old engine which I pointed out to the dealership and they informed me that Ford is aware of the problem but there are not any recalls for this. The new engine is under warranty as it isn't even 6 months old and doesn't even have 5000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 13, 2025 · Steering · 170,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 95,213 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a trailer, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the failure had damaged the engine, and the engine was replaced. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that several months later, the vehicle made abnormal grinding and howling sounds while driving. The vehicle was taken to Ken Garff Ford Ft. Collins (4809 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525), and it was determined that the abnormal sounds were coming from the rear differential. The dealer replaced the rear ring and pinion gears, as well as the bearings. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and reimbursed the contact for the engine replacement. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 95,213.

Filed Sep 5, 2024 · Brakes · MD

The brake booster failed. It is not available. The mechanic replaced it. Because the booster failed the engine was sucking the brake fluid into the intact. This caused the the brakes not to have fluid and the engine to lock up and the engine threw a rod threw the engine. The problem was diagnosed by a mechanic and parts replaced. A brand new brake master cylinder was installed and a new engine is being put in. No it has not. Yes a light came on that the engine was low on brake fluid when it happened.

Filed Aug 14, 2024 · Steering · 70,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and then released independently, allowing the contact to regain proper control of the vehicle. The failure occurred while turning the steering wheel towards the right or left; however, the failure was more pronounced while turning left. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become more persistent. The contact is an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the motor underneath the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact researched online and linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Airbags, Transmission · 150,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

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 the federal safety agency 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 federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the rear wheels seized. Additionally, the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that when the vehicle was restarted, the system was independently reset. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the dealer informed the contact that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Engine, Steering · ME

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

Filed Jul 12, 2023 · Brakes · 159,834 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake seized and became inoperable. The contact was able to stop them by continuing to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake master cylinder and booster pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she was informed by the manufacturer that a recall repair was completed in December 2016 and that the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,834.

Filed Feb 21, 2023 · Steering · 122,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 3-60 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There was no warning prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactures was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 118,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 45 MPH, the transmission would erroneously shift to 5th gear and remain seized in 5th gear. During the failure, the check engine warning light and wrench warning lights were illuminated. The contact indicated that while disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the vehicle would operate as normal but eventually, the failure would reoccur. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the shift solenoid but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000.