2014 Ford F-150 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,499 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ford F-150 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED, VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS FLICKERED AND THE VEHICLE COASTED…”NHTSA complaint 10855354 — filed 04/13/2016
“ACCELERATION LAG IN A ROLLING OR STANDING START. MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN STOPPED WITH TRUCK FACING UPHILL OR SLOWING TO A NEAR STOP AND THEN SLOWLY…”NHTSA complaint 10845761 — filed 03/09/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SOUNDED AS IF IT WOULD STALL…”NHTSA complaint 10818624 — filed 01/07/2016
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Ford F-150 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ford F-150: 397 of 1,499 complaints on file (26.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have in total?
1,499 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 38 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
