2014 Ford F-250 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 236 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.6 times the median F-250 year — the 2014 model ranks #16 of 55 F-250 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Suspension leads the complaint categories with 81 reports (34% of the total).
236
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
3
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2014 compare to other F-250 years?
What are the most common 2014 Ford F-250 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 81 | 34% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 74 | 31% | ▲ up |
| Tires & Wheels | 14 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Other | 14 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 13 | 6% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 11 | 5% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 6 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Driver Assistance | 3 | 1% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — flat |
| Brakes | 2 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Trailer Hitch | 1 | 0% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE, VIBRATE AND WOBBLE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. DURING THE INCIDENT NO INJURIES…”
“My truck was going into the âdeath wobbleâ. Every time I hit a bump in the road. This has caused an accident on the highway while towing a U-Haul trailer and near accidents on multiple occasions. I recently had it fixed at a dealership where I was told this is a very well known issue with Ford…”
“DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65-70 MPH ON CA-99 ON 11-30-2019 BETWEEN BAKERSFIELD AND FRESNO I EXPERIENCED SEVERAL "DEATH WOBBLES." THIS VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THIS PROBLEM AT FUTURE FORD IN SACRAMENTO, CA. ON 03OCT19 BY REPLACING STEERING DAMPER AND TRACK BAR. ALSO AN ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. EVIDENTLY…”
“Purchased a set of suretrac wide climber rt tires 35x12.50x22 12 ply brand new 2/2021. This past summer all 4 seperated at different times over a 2 month period . Clearly a manufacturer defective in all there tires ! They need to be recalled and removed from the market. I still have the old tires…”
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed hauling a trailer, the exhaust manifold dropped raw fuel into the exhaust and it caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The exhaust filter over maximum limit message was displayed.…”
2014 Ford F-250 — common questions
Is the 2014 Ford F-250 reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 236 complaints put the 2014 model at #16 of 55 F-250 years. It is one of the F-250 years to avoid.
What are the most common 2014 F-250 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (81 complaints), steering (74 complaints), tires & wheels (14 complaints).
Does the 2014 Ford F-250 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford F-250.
Is the 2014 Ford F-250 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Ford F-250 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-250 years to avoid are 2019, 2017, 1999, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2000, 2011, 2020, 1997, 2006, 2001, 2008, 1995, 2014. The cleanest record among F-250 years belongs to 1982.
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.