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2014 Ford F-150 transmission problems

The 2014 Ford F-150 has 408 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

408

Transmission complaints

21%

Share of year

10

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

F-150 transmission complaints by model year1,330 complaints1978: 2 complaints1985: 2 complaints1986: 2 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 10 complaints1989: 9 complaints1990: 15 complaints1991: 14 complaints1992: 30 complaints1993: 50 complaints1994: 64 complaints1995: 81 complaints1996: 29 complaints1997: 156 complaints1998: 88 complaints1999: 84 complaints2000: 47 complaints2001: 79 complaints2002: 53 complaints2003: 63 complaints2004: 245 complaints2005: 114 complaints2006: 48 complaints2007: 59 complaints2008: 51 complaints2009: 33 complaints2010: 123 complaints2011: 819 complaints2012: 673 complaints2013: 1,330 complaints2014: 408 complaints2015: 345 complaints2016: 522 complaints2017: 494 complaints2018: 940 complaints2019: 677 complaints2020: 310 complaints2021: 283 complaints2022: 150 complaints2023: 146 complaints2024: 51 complaints2025: 23 complaints
F-150 transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

26V378000TransmissionJune 9, 2026 · 44,963 units

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 are expected to be mailed July 6. 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.

24V444000TransmissionJune 17, 2024 · 552,188 units

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.

What owners report

“Downshift CRASH of truck, oss failure, i have video, built 11/13, 2014 ford raptor with 6r80 transmission. Ford refuses to pay for lead frame replacement. Injuries and truck has over 10k in damage, another car was totalled and man injured. This OSS defect is deadly. Need help. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 4, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 408 complaints about the 2014 Ford F-150 transmission — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150 transmission?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the transmission: 24V444000, 26V378000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.