What 1,362 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering may lock up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle shifted down to 1st gear, and the tires locked up. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic had repaired the PCM and the vehicle speed sensor. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 147,047. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE AT APPROXIMATELY 150 DEGREES. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AT A STOP LIGHT, BUT WHEN RESTARTED THE VEHICLE OPERATES AS DESIGNED.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle downshifted from 5th to 1st gear inadvertently. In addition, the rear wheels seized without warning. The vehicle was restarted and was driven in third gear at a slow speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the solenoid needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission suddenly downshifted causing the speed to abruptly decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds the transmission had erroneously downshifted causing the vehicle to suddenly reduce speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.

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DRIVER SIDE BACK GLASS SHATTERED DUE TO WINDOW DEFROST ON REMOTE START UP. HEATING ELEMENT IN GLASS SHORTED OUT, ARCED, BEGAN SMOKING AND SHATTERED THE GLASS.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to 1st gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was usually in 3rd or 5th gear whenever the failure would occur, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The contact would pull over, restart the vehicle, and the vehicle would temporarily operate as needed; the failure would recur after driving approximately 10 miles. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the lead output shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was 92,348.

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Unknown. Rear window suddenly shattered cause may be from defroster system. I’ve been reading several other drivers having the same issue with their rear window suddenly shattering when having the defroster running

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Rear, 3 piece window with center slider, driver side window shattered with no incident or impact. Online research suggested possible rear window defrost malfunction.

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Truck has the heated 3 piece power rear window. I used the remote start on the truck while parked in an open detached garage while outdoor temperature was +5 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately 10 minutes of warmup time I approached the truck and the driver side section of the glass made a exploding sound. The window stayed in place but was shattered into thousands of small pieces. It only takes a few moments of internet searching to easily see that this is a know problem that has happened to over a thousand Ford F150 owners of simular years to mine 2014. When "remote start" is used the Rear Window defrost system automatically engages. There is a manufacturing or design flaw in the window or defrost control system on these Trucks. I was visiting my Mother in Wauwatosa WI 53226 when this incident occurred.

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Advanctrac service warning came up. Got Codes run they showed the EAPS had a fault. It locked up the power steering while driving down the road and cut off all electrical components in the vehicle.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. Additionally, the speedometer was not functioning properly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not 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 100,000. The VIN was invalid.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would occasionally switch to limp mode. The contact stated that the vehicle maintenance warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. Consumer stated cutoff for the recall vehicle is October 28.2013. Transmission is down shifting and speed sensor fails, trouble code P 0720 light came on. Consumer's Ford is a 11/13 Model and manufacturer will not honor this recall.

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Vehicle down shifted from 6th gear to 1st gear, while going 70. Rear tires locked up and slide. Vehicle repeat the issue after a brief stop on the side of road to check for broken parts and determining there was nothing visually broken and no warning lights, error codes, or weird sounds when cranked. Pulled vehicle over and called for a trailer. Trailered vehicle to residence. Found where Ford has a recall for similar event in the 2011-13 models related to OSS and PCM.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon the depression of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would downshift and independently enter limp mode with the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics where he had the spark plugs, coils, and several other parts replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure was intermittent. The contact self-diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure related to code: P0720 (Output speed sensor circuit). The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

NHTSA ODI 11449122

While driving at variable speeds, low and high, the passenger airbag off light comes on while an adult passenger is occupying the passenger front seat. Took to ford dealership 4 times but because the VIN does not match a recall had to pay 4 different diagnostic fees. Have videos as proof, does dealership said can’t recreate issue even with video proof and did nothing to help. Opened 2 cases with Ford Corporate and nothing was done about it. Took vehicle in again and was adamant about this being a recall regardless of VIN matches or not, dealership adjusted weight sensor and told me this would be it and they would not address this issue or my truck anymore, Even though I had told them that my wife is the only passenger and she is pregnant carrying our child. Airbag light indicator illuminates stating the passenger light is off when an adult passenger is in the front passenger seat, has happened at multiple speed from 1 mph up to 50 mph. Could result in an injury or fatality if accident were to occur. Tried to upload the video but nhtsa only allows photos to upload can’t upload the video.

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During commute to work this morning I heard what sounded like a rock hit the top of my truck. Seemed strange since I was on Highway 101 and not under anything. Later I noticed that the rear window on the driver’s side was spidered completely throughout. Internet search suggested this was just one of many times Ford F-150 trucks have had this happen, but no recall has been issued. Not happy as this repair will be approximately $750 of my hard earned money Had I been transporting one of my family members in the back it could have been worse.

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I was driving along and I get a wrench that pops up on my screen saying there's something going on and then I lose all power to my foot pedal and have to pull over immediately as I'm have absolutely no power and I have to get over to the right I later find out it's the throttle body sensor or that's what I've read and it's a major issue safety concern

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Our 5.0L 6 speed automatic transmission will perform fine, but at random times will downshift, start in 5th, jump from 2 to 4, start and stay stuck in 1st. After cycling the key several times this can clear it out but not always. The downshift is scary and could cause an accident as this has done in recalled vehicle years. It is a matter of time before Ford has to recall the SAME transmission just a different year. The dealership did "flash" the transmission or the vehicle's computer to fix the program just in case a couple of years ago when I bought this. However, even my dealership's parts person said that this sounds identical to the lead frame issue on the earlier models. This is frustrating and dangerous to have these vehicles on the road like this.

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I have researched this problem of the rear window defroster not working and the rear window exploding. There are several hundred cases of this but nothing has been done. Ford has not been receptive to fix this issue and I think it is time to hold them accountable. They will offer to replace the window at over $1200. This is something that should be a safety concern since you really can't clean this without getting into the bed of the truck which is dangerous especially in winter time. This also affects the side mirrors. I am quite fed up with these companies not being held accountable.

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2014 F-150 engine shuts off, abruptly while driving. Burned F27 fuel pump fuse in fuse box. Ford states VIN [XXX] is not covered by TSB 15-0137. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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Back power and heated glass shattering as I turned on rear defrost with child in the back seat!!

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Truck turn over no start. Ford forum fuse 27 issue. My fuse 27 melted, replaced and truck started. Tsb 15-137. Fuse 27 relocation kit. Forum stated dealer install is $400. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL.

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On 2 separate occasions while driving I have went to stop and brake pedal would not push down . Brake system failure light and alarm came on

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