2014 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
95 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2014 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 115,000 mi.
- Electrical System complaints
- 95
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 7
- Related recalls
- 0
- Median mileage
- 115,000 mi
Specific components reported
Electrical System covers: Battery, wiring, infotainment, instrument cluster, communication and software.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 81 |
| Electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer | 7 |
| Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | 3 |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2 |
| Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery | 1 |
| Electrical system:propulsion system:fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts | 1 |
| Electrical system:hand heater:wiring harness | 1 |
Electrical System complaints across Ford F-150 years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
No recalls on file.
What owners say
- Filed Sep 22, 2026ALElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
I was driving up the Interstate I565 heading towards Decatur Al from Huntsville Al. I was cruising at about 80 mph. All of a sudden my trucks transmission downshifted into first gear causing my back end to fish tail and the RPM's maxed out in the red and the engine lost all power. After that it would not start and I had it towed to the Ford Dealership. They did nothing and they charged me. They went ahead and took care of the recall then: because an intermittent loss of…
NHTSA complaint #11766192 · source - Filed Sep 10, 2026154,279 miGAElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 154,279. The contact stated that the mileage listed on the paperwork was 153,945.
NHTSA complaint #11763343 · source - Filed Jul 26, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
I was driving on the highway at about 60-70 mph and my truck shifted into first gear with my tires basically locking up and slid along the highway. I brought my truck into a ford dealership and they told me they couldn’t get it to replicate the incident so they turned me away. I personally replaced my battery terminals and it hasn’t done it again. Now I will be driving and randomly my truck will rev bomb and my gauge cluster will shut off and it shows up with an orange…
NHTSA complaint #11752915 · source - Filed Jul 25, 2026COFireElectrical System
Battery alarm came on twice while running errands less than a mile from home. Parked vehicle in driveway and checked battery connections - everything perfectly tight. 3 hours later had to extinguish flames at front base of engine. DL3Z-14300-D caused electrical fire and see now the part has been discontinued.
NHTSA complaint #11752833 · source - Filed Jun 23, 2026AZElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
Hello, I recently brought my 2014 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX]) to the dealership regarding Recall 24S37. The vehicle experienced the following symptoms: • Check Engine Light illuminated. • Wrench Light illuminated. • Intermittent loss of power. • Abnormal transmission behavior. • Intermittent no-start condition. • Vehicle would only start after moving the gear selector. The dealership informed me that no physical repairs would be performed because the diagnostic trouble codes…
NHTSA complaint #11746012 · source - Filed Jun 11, 2026TXElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
My 2014 Ford F-150 is exhibiting symptoms consistent with the Ford transmission molded lead frame safety recall 24S37. While driving approximately 55 mph late at night on a five-lane roadway, the vehicle suddenly and violently jerked, downshifted and came to a complete stop becoming stalled out as I was approaching a major traffic intersection. The truck was disabled in traffic and would not restart for approximately 2-3 minutes, leaving me stranded in an active travel lane…
NHTSA complaint #11743580 · source - Filed May 14, 2026139,000 miTXElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer became inoperable, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift from 1st gear to a lower gear with the check engine warning light and power train warning light illuminated. The contact also stated due to the failure that the odometer would also appear blank. The contact stated that the VIN was associated with a previous recall. The vehicle was taken to the…
NHTSA complaint #11737926 · source - Filed Feb 20, 2026239,000 miCAElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while using a scanner to check for diagnostic codes, the contact discovered a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 139,000. The contact indicated that the scanner indicated that the mileage was 239,000. A VIN Clarity Report was purchased, which also indicated that the mileage was 239,000.
NHTSA complaint #11719459 · source - Filed Feb 13, 2026MOElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
When driving, the truck will down shift or won’t to shift up at all. After turning the vehicle off, it seems to resolve itself after you turn it back on. Unless the orange light to indicate gear won’t appear. Then vehicle won’t start when the gear can’t be indicated, leaving myself or family members stranded. It refuses to start in neutral as well. I took the vehicle to Car x. I have no check engine nor do I have any transmission codes. I was told it may be a pcm to…
NHTSA complaint #11717811 · source - Filed Feb 9, 2026242,000 miALElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was approximately 135,000. It was later discovered through a Carfax Report that the mileage on the Title was 242,000. The contact was the third owner and believed that the second vehicle owner had tampered with the odometer.
NHTSA complaint #11716712 · source - Filed Feb 2, 2026200,000 miCTElectrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy as per the Carfax Report. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was approximately 115,000. Later, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11714985 · source - Filed Jan 5, 2026191,000 miMOElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000.
NHTSA complaint #11708808 · source
Other 2014 Ford F-150 problem areas
- Transmission & Drivetrain (349)
- Brakes (148)
- Engine (109)
- Steering (84)
- Other / Unknown (84)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (64)
- Visibility & Wipers (49)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (38)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (28)
- Airbags (16)
- Body & Structure (15)
- Seats & Seat Belts (10)
- Wheels & Tires (10)
- Suspension (4)
- Lighting (3)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology