2014 Ford F-350: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
73,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 47 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 46 of 91 complaints (50.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 28 | 30.8% |
| Braking behavior | 13 | 14.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 46 |
| Suspension | 39 |
| Wheels | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
Steering: 46; Suspension: 39; Wheels: 13; Unknown Or Other: 9; Power Train: 7; Engine: 6; Electrical System: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 7
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 44 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 8 |
2014: 2; 2015: 4; 2016: 3; 2017: 5; 2018: 5; 2019: 10; 2020: 9; 2021: 13; 2022: 13; 2023: 11; 2024: 8; 2025: 8
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 28 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10632158 · 2014-09-10 (September 10, 2014)
THE TRUCK WAS BOUGHT IN MARCH OF 2014 AS A NEW MODEL. SINCE PURCHASE I HAVE LOST 3 REAR HUB CAP COVERS ON THE DUAL WHEEL'S. IT POSSIBLY HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. THEY ARE LARGER COVERS AND A CHANCE A VEHICLE OR PEDESTRIAN COULD BE STRUCK BY THEM. THE DESIGN SEEMS TO BE FLAWED AND SHOULD SOME HOW BE BOLTED ON SO THEY WILL NOT FLY OFF SO EASY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10632158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10658867 · 2014-11-18 (November 18, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRY WHEEL NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/05/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM THAT WAS INADVERTENTLY TURNED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH OR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. AF…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10658867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10681859 · 2015-02-06 (February 6, 2015)
FEW HOURS BACK DRIVING MY 2014 F350 SUPER DUTY 6.7 TURBO DIESEL 4X4 PLATINUM MSRP ABOUT $70,000 DANGEROUSLY STARTED WOBBLING AFTER HITTING A ROAD BUMB AT ABOUT 48MPH. VERY DANGEROUS COULD'VE RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. LUCKILY NOT MUCH TRAFFIC. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 14,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10681859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10714704 · 2015-05-05 (May 5, 2015)
NOX SENSOR AND MODULE FAILURE. DID NOT LEAVE US ABANDONED, BUT IF IT WAS 1 WEEK LATER, IT WOULD HAVE LEFT US ON THE HIGHWAY ON A WEEKEND WITH NO WAY TO FIX. RECALLS FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES COVER UP TO 2013, BUT NOT THIS 2014 TRUCK. THIS SENSOR FAILURE SHOULD NOT LEAVE THE TRUCK PRACTICALLY DISABLED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 16,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10714704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10726410 · 2015-06-21 (June 21, 2015)
HAD A LOADED TRAILER OF ABOUT 10,000 LBS HAD TRUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, HAD BOTH FEET ON BRAKE. TRUCK WAS STOPPED ON A DECLINE. SHIFTED TRUCK TO REVERSE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE TRAILER BRAKES ALSO WENT OUT. TRUCK WENT OVER A HILL PUSHED BY THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. I BELIEVE THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 OTHER TIMES BUT ONE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS ICE AND THE OTHER IT WAS NEW AND I THOUGHT IT WAS MY ERROR. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT UNLESS THEY CAN DUPLICATE IT.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726410 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10785984 · 2015-10-26 (October 26, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY DUE TO LIVING IN A HOT CLIMATE STATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAPORATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE,D BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10785984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10837102 · 2016-02-19 (February 19, 2016)
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AXLE YOKE SHATTERED. OTHERS WITH SAME TRUCK ALSO SUFFERED FAILURE. FORD DENIED RESPONSIBILITY, BUT TOO MANY OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCE POTENTIAL LIFE SAFETY FAILURES IN MOTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10837102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10845535 · 2016-03-08 (March 8, 2016)
ON MARCH 3RD, 2016 I STARTED DRIVING FROM PA TO ND ON I-90/94 DURING THE DAY WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. THERE WAS LIGHT SNOW AND DRIZZLE AND SOMEWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED AND WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. AS I CONTINUED ON MY TRIP AND ABOUT 3 TO 4 HOURS LATER AFTER DRIVING IN DRY WEATHER THE LIGHTS STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THE SAME THING HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING DAY AS I CONTINUED BETWEEN CHICAGO AND ND. ONCE AGAIN IT WAS WET WEATHER AND AGAIN THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED AND WOULD NOT COME ON FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER DRIVING IN DR…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10845535 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.