2014 Ford F-250: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 142 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (38% of complaints).
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0
recalls
142
owner complaints
1
fire reports
81,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 81,000 mi)One of the most complained-about F-250 years (#5 of 24, age-adjusted)Weak spot: suspension (38%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)38% · 50 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)29% · 38 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)5% · 7 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)5% · 7 complaints
Tires4% · 5 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)4% · 5 complaints
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable or displayed an inverted image while reversing. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the model year was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Feb 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shake, and the steering wheel seized, with the DEF warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant leaking from the EGR cooler, causing the EGR cooler to fail. The contact was informed that the EGR cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,081.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the contact felt a small bump. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle started to wobble violently, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle due to the increased steering effort. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway to inspect the vehicle, but found no cause for the issue. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,668.”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2025
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“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a mirrored image, compromising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · Sep 2025
“I kept smelling a burnt plastic smell. Eventually my driver side rear door did not lock. Upon inspection of the wiring the wire harness from the door to the truck showed the wires on the truck side had burned/melted the sheathing off the wires and leaving them exposed and touching.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2025
“LT265/70R17, I received a recall notice from Amazon where I purchased a set of 4 tires. I only use these tires for winter driving and the notice states I should remove them immediately. They do not say for me to purchase new ones at the same time or if I will be reimbursed for any (all) cost. I still have around 70% of wear on them and am in the mid-winter season of McCall ID. I can't see any fault at this time and will keep trying to contact Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, INC. Notice: NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 24T014000.”Owner report · Tires · Feb 2025
“vehicle shakes uncontrollable on the front passenger side when driving over 50 mph. took to the repair shop and was diagnosed with the death wobble. told it's unsafe to drive until repaired and repair will be over 1,600.00”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2024
“Vehicle wobbles violently on highway when it hits a bump. Had several near collisions. There were no warnings, happened suddenly.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2024
“On November 26, 2024 we experienced our third incident of the death wobble. During this third incident it threw the truck into oncoming traffic. After the second incident of the death wobble, we had the steering stabilizer fixed that was November 11, 2022. There was also damage to one tire due to truck leaving road. There was no warning lights or anything else prior to the uncontrollable shaking.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving over bumps in the roadway, there was a loud clanking noise coming from the vehicle and the cabin of the vehicle shifted and became unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the cabin mounts and cabin mount bushings had rusted and deteriorated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 79,000.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2024
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2014 Ford F-250 reliable?
NHTSA has 142 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Ford F-250. The most complained-about area is suspension (38% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-250 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 81,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.