KnownCarProblems2014 Ford F-350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-350, most often about the steering (51% of complaints, typically around 73,000 miles). It is 10th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2014 Ford F-350 problems
Steering
46 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the vehicle was violently shaking, making the vehicle difficult to control. There was no warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering damper…
While driving front end wobbles violently when you hit a bump. Truck is hard to hang on to and steer. I've read several threads that this is common. This is crazy that there has not been a recall. I'm not happy I've replace mine 3 times and it's doing it again. I bought this truck brand new.
Suspension
40 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Periodically the front end on my 2014 F-350 vehicle shakes violently (death wobble) when encountering bumps on roads at speeds 65 MPH and above. The first time it occurred, I took it for repairs to bj Ford in liberty, tx. They told me the high tire pressure was causing the problem; according to them, it was adjusted…
Driving at highway speed, 65 MPH, on straight, dry road. Hit a medium sized bump and the driver side front wheel began to shake violently. Immediately slowed down to about 40 MPH at which point the shaking stopped. A few miles down the road hit another medium sized bump and the same violent shaking occurred again. The…
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 130,000 miles.
The Ford death wobble. Violent shaking in wheels and steering wheel. Almost crashed, almost hit by semi truck. Very scary! I was on hwy 80, headed to reno from california.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. While driving over 45 MPH, the contact struck a bump in the road and both front wheels began to oscillate. Mathews Ford marion (1155 delaware ave, marion, oh 43302, ([phone]) was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Engine
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 109,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to faith's Ford ([phone], located at 1147 putney rd, brattleboro, vt 05301) where it was diagnosed that the reductant heater assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to spradley barr motors cheyenne (2200 westland rd, cheyenne, wy 82001, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the diesel exhaust fluid heater malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 10%Any time I'm over 60mph and hit a bump or bridge joint the whole truck wobbles dangerously and have to hit the brakes slow down and pull off the side of the road. This has caused me to almost be in a car accident multiple times endangering me, my family, and other drivers on the road. I've taken it in multiple times…
Transmission
7 complaints · 8%Front differential axle yoke shattered. Others with same truck also suffered failure. Ford denied responsibility, but too many other owners experience potential life safety failures in motion.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350 with a trailer hitched to the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driverâs side rear wheel locked up, and the trailer started fishtailing. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted manually into second gear but failed to accelerate…
Electrical
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: horn.
Nox sensor and module failure. Did not leave US abandoned, but if it was 1 week later, it would have left US on the highway on a weekend with no way to fix. Recalls for software updates cover up to 2013, but not this 2014 truck. This sensor failure should not leave the truck practically disabled.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, another vehicle pulled in front, and he was not able to honk the horn. Additionally, the cruise control deactivated independently. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer who determined a failure with the…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 6%Nox sensor and module failure. Did not leave US abandoned, but if it was 1 week later, it would have left US on the highway on a weekend with no way to fix. Recalls for software updates cover up to 2013, but not this 2014 truck. This sensor failure should not leave the truck practically disabled.
Eng light came on said the truck was not going to be able to go over 50 mi. Hr then after a while it said it would only run at an idle. This is very dangerous on a interstate highway where vehicles are going 70-80 mi. Hr.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Ford F-350 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle commanded engine shutdown
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this rq to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13v-535 were inadequate. Recall 13v-535 was limited to a relatively small population of ambulance package vehicles and odi received complaints of pickup trucks and fire engine prep package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between february 22, 2010 and january 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective egt sensors and powertrain control module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) egt sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An egt sensor fault may produce
Questions about the 2014 Ford F-350
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (46 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); suspension (40 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); wheels and tires (13 complaints, typically around 130,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford F-350 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Ford F-350. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Ford F-350?
- It is 10th of 14 F-350 model years by number of complaints, with 91 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.