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2014 Ford F-250 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
19%
32 of 168 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2014 Ford F-250. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 19% of relevant complaints.

Better than 88% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2014 Ford F-250 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 32 of 168 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-250 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (19%). For comparison, the 2013 scores 27% and the 2015 scores 24%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
32
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
168
this model year
Fires reported
1
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
0
5 crashes · 2 injuries

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION90 · 54%
STEERING81 · 48%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16 · 10%
ENGINE13 · 8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 6%

The years either side

2010
24%
27 of 113
2011
27%
99 of 370
2012
27%
85 of 323
2013
27%
28 of 116
2014
19%
32 of 168
2015
24%
72 of 297
2016
20%
51 of 289
2017
8%
91 of 1,155
2018
10%
38 of 397
2019
8%
87 of 1,158
2020
46%
116 of 263
2021
29%
45 of 165
2022
39%
48 of 127
2023
38%
15 of 43

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM04/12/2026
My 6.7 CP4 pump failed and damaged the entire fueling system
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING03/23/2026
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 c…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN10/30/2024FIRE
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. There were no reported…

Three of 32 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Before you buy a 2014 Ford F-250

Questions people ask about the 2014 Ford F-250

Does the 2014 Ford F-250 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 32 of 168 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-250 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (19%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2014 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns on the 2014 Ford F-250.

Which Ford F-250 years are better?

Among the Ford F-250 years we track, the 2017 (8%), the 2019 (8%) and the 2018 (10%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2014 (19%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2014 Ford F-250?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2014 Ford F-250 shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle. Combined across 3 body styles NHTSA files separately.