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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,812 miles

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2014 Ford F-150 drivetrain problems

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2014 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 8 of 16)

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problem #176

May 262023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The truck will jump from sixth gear to first gear, or will go from first gear straight to fifth and be stuck in fifth, or be stuck in first, the truck will randomly take off on its own or come to a screeching stop on highways going 60 mph, the gear indicator will stop working, alongside all other gauges on the dash, such as gas mileage, RPM, speedometer, heat and oil gauge will all stop working, when the vehicle is pulled over and shut off, it will start normal and run normal for a short amount of time.

- Northpole, AK, USA

problem #175

May 212023

F-150

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 0. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle jerked and vibrated. The contact shifted to park and back into drive. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

- Dickinson, TX, USA

problem #174

Apr 252023

F-150

  • miles
While driving down the highway, the transmission line rapidly failed and caused the vehicle to stop the motor. This was a sudden and rapid loss of transmission fluid and we were very lucky to be able to control the vehicle over to the side of the road. There were ZERO indicator lights to indicate a transmission fluid leak or issue prior to this sudden issue. When researching online, a Ford Certified Technician confirms that there is one VERY specific place on the transmission lines that ALWAYS breaks on the 6R80 transmissions. It is where the line bends upward to an aluminium quick connect that has failed and does fail on a LOT of these vehicles. Photographic evidence sent to me by my mechanic proved that my lines failed in the exact same place. The video of this issue that was posted by a Ford technician can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=xk8tBqh0Q7Y This is a huge safety issue as there is no warning before this fitting fails entirely. We were extremely lucky we were able to get to the side of the road safely.

- Watervliet, MI, USA

problem #173

Jan 012023

F-150

  • 41,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the powertrain control module warning light appeared on the instrument panel as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode as the contact managed to coast the vehicle off the highway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the dealer; however, the warning light disappeared, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. After resuming driving, the failure recurred a second time. The vehicle was then taken to Woody Smith Ford (535 S Yellowstone Hwy, Rexburg, ID 83440) to be diagnosed. The mechanic replaced the throttle body and motor. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

problem #172

Nov 152022

F-150

  • miles
While traveling at varying rates of speed, the transmission will shift on its own from 6th gear down to 2nd gear. This issue locks up the back tires while traveling at a high rate of speed and therefore is a huge safety issue. Especially since this happened with my children and wife in the vehicle. This issue has also started to cause multiple other features to not work including the speedometer from time to time. The check engine light does not resister this as a problem and it took Ford lots of convincing of what the actual problem was. There are no warning as to when the issue happens. It is intermittent and seems to have a hard time figuring out what gear the transmission should be in based on the speed of travel. This is a HUGE safety issue as I can be driving a high rate of speed and it downshifts without warning or I can be at a stop light and lose all power to the transmission and the vehicle will not move. Only the rpm-??s will increase but the vehicle does not seem to have power from the power train system. It has been taken to Ford several months ago. They diagnosed the issue. There was a recall for this exact issue for models 2010-2013. My vehicle was 1 month out of recall. This is an issue seeing as it is the same exact problem the previous models are having but the recall only extended to models up to 2013. The dealership has given me the run around and not returned my calls for service for several months.

- North Olmsted, OH, USA

problem #171

Mar 282023

F-150

  • miles
This make and model is having the exact same 6 speed transmission issues as earlier recalls. The final straw was when the truck failed to register the speed and slowly crept into oncoming traffic at night, while I turned left. It bucks and shifts hard at neighborhood and highway speeds. More often than not, it is a down speed shift and aggressive, whiplash buck. I lose control of the vehicle and the speedometer goes to 0 even at highway speeds. I called into the hotline and made a case- Case ID 11514803 but I haven't heard anything. That replacement part is on back order for a year + so my truck is unsafe and inoperable.

- North Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #170

Apr 172022

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1. ford recall program 19N01does not extend to 2014-f150 vehicles equipped with R680 transmission with DTC code 0720 as the trouble. 2. safety is greatly put at risk as the vehicles suddenly and without warning downshifts to 2nd gear at high speeds. this is a tragedy just waiting to happen. 3. yes 3 times 4. yes twice 5. yes wrench light and code P0720 truck is 100% unsafe to drive. p[problem is a year old and part has been on order for 11 months

- Wakefield, MA, USA

problem #169

Jul 012022

F-150 6-cyl

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintentionally downshifted. The failure persisted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the leadframe in the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The contact stated that despite his 2014 vehicle experiencing the same failure as the 2009-2013 models in the recall, the manufacturer declined to extend the recall to include the 2014 model. Repairs were made at the owner's expense with no assistance from the manufacturer.

- Loxley, AL, USA

problem #168

Apr 082023

F-150

  • miles
While driving at approximately 53mph a second incident at 40mph the transmission dropped into what seemed like 1st gear for a split second momentarily locking up the rear wheels. Safety is at risk from loss of control, or causing an accident form sudden deceleration. No prior warning of any pending issues. Truck is being towed to repair facility today.

- Mt Holly, NJ, USA

problem #167

Jul 102022

F-150

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH and various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and downshifted inadvertently. The contact stated that the transmission was shaking. The contact stated the check engine and output speed sensor warning light were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact stated that the failure started intermittently but became a recurring failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the Manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 Transmission Molded Leadframe (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

- Globe, AZ, USA

problem #166

Mar 312023

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving my truck several times now it shuts off in the middle of driving it without any warning. Many lights come on oil, wrench, check 4x4, limp mode, says remove item on passenger seat. Nothing on seat. Sometimes the truck starts back up other times it does not for approximately 15 minutes. Was almost rear ended by another vehicle one time. I have complained to Ford Motor company and unfortunately got no where with my complaint. I have read many complaints on the internet about the same problem and seems like it is only a ford truck problem. Widespread in the years I have seen complaints from 2006-2020 with the same problem. Something needs to be done before someone is hurt or even killed.

- Montgomery, PA, USA

problem #165

Nov 012022

F-150

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into 1st and 2nd gear while the RPM's fluctuated between 4,000 and 6,000. The transmission warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate, and the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, where it was diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code: P0720 (Output Speed Sensor Circuit) and that the speed sensor needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

- North Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #164

Mar 162023

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted independently. The contact stated that the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and turn off the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #163

Mar 092023

F-150

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that intermittently and while driving at various speeds, the transmission was unexpectedly downshifting into first gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failures could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

- Satellite Beach, FL, USA

problem #162

Mar 122023

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
Same as 2013 recall, my transmission "locked" & had to replace the "lead frame assembly" at my expense. I've been told that the 2014 models are having the exact same problem as the earlier (recalled) model years. Please investigate Thank you [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kuttawa, KY, USA

problem #161

Feb 102023

F-150

  • miles
Transmission (Lead Frame - AL329G276D) malfunctions causes vehicle to downshift to 2nd or 1st gear at highway speed (60 mph+) with no warning. The truck's wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skid uncontrollably until the transmission upshifts to a higher gear. This incident could cause a major highway accident endangering passengers and others driving on the highway. This enduring problem was a recall issue on 2011-2013 models and the vehicle was taken directly to the dealer to address at the problem that occurred twice under the same conditions. The problem was diagnosed (lead frame part number referenced previously) and the dealer acknowledged Ford F-150s have this problem all the time. The was no indication light on the dash before or after, however, the Ford dealer said the vehicle had an error code (P0722) when connected to their analyzer which indicates the transmission lead frame failure. I will not put my family and others at risk, the vehicle is not safe to drive, and now sits at my home as a $35,000-dollar paperweight. The reason it is not being repaired is because the Ford dealer cannot get the part to repair their own product, which they know is an on-going problem for thousands of Ford owners (their words - not mine.) Safety is more important than disappointment, but I waited 12 years to purchase a F-150.

- Haymarket, VA, USA

problem #160

Feb 252023

F-150

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 80 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to first gear and decelerated to 20 MPH, causing the front seat passenger-??s head to strike the dashboard. No medical attention was required. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact stated that a certified mechanic arrived at the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that the output shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #159

Feb 052023

F-150

  • 89,171 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at various speeds, the vehicle was accelerating independently despite not depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the transmission was inadvertently shifting between gears unintendedly. The powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was made aware of the Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) and was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 89,171.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #158

Feb 092023

F-150

  • miles
This began in November of 2022 as an Intermittent concern. At first, it appeared that I could temporally correct by pulling over completely shutting off the truck and re-starting (re-booting) but is rapidly becoming worse and today (02/09/2023) became untenable, no matter what I did; the speedometer would not work or behaved erratically for brief periods; the information center display disappeared and then became dashes; the transmission randomly down-sh*ts gears causing the wheels to lock up briefly or does not shift at all, causing engine RPMs to spike. While thankfully this has only occurred at speeds below 40 MPH, I feel that this is a safety concern for myself and others as operation of my vehicle becomes haphazard and unpredictable and I am very concerned that it may happen at higher speeds causing a crash. While I have not had the "wrench" displayed, I have read the following codes: U0401 INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM ECM/PCM; P0316 MISFIRE AT START; P0722 OUTPUT SPEED SHAFT SENSOR The local dealer sates that he believes it to be a Molded Lead Frame issue that was recalled in previous F-150 models but as mine was a 2014, it was not covered. Obviously, the problem has not been resolved for subsequent models.Additionally, the needed replacement part is unavailable and on indefinite back-order, or as the dealer put it, on "inter-galactic back-order" So now, I have an expensive paper weight in my driveway, waiting for a part that may be months or even up to a year to arrive.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #157

Oct 082022

F-150

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear without the contact using the shift lever. The contact pulled over and placed the vehicle into park(P) and turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle began to operate normally once he shifted back into drive(D). The contact stated that the wrench symbol and service engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the powertrain control module (PCM) needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

- Roseburg, OR, USA

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