2014 Ford F-150 transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 26V378000Jun 9, 202644,963 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.

  Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S45. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

• Recall 24V444000Jun 17, 2024552,188 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

  Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S37.

What owners say

1. 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
2. Filed Sep 21, 2026145,500 miIDTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, a failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to…

   NHTSA complaint #11765833 · source
3. Filed Sep 15, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   Keeps going into limp mode, codes are pointing to lead frame, a lot of sensor A codes. Rough shifting from 1st to 2nd as well as sudden down shiffting.

   NHTSA complaint #11764486 · source
4. Filed Sep 14, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain

   Ford did recall on transmission, it failed on my way home. I took it back and they refuse to fix trying to separate event to warranty issue. 3weeks later I have no truck and being stalled by ford. Even Elena Ford has it on her desk(computer) 4 days no response. They quickly processed the recall so they can imply it never had one. Lead module(connector) is reason and part of recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11763985 · source
5. Filed Sep 9, 2026171,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission became stuck in fifth gear. The “WRENCH” warning light was illuminated at start-up. The contact stated that while shifting from neutral(N) to reverse(R), the vehicle made a clunking sound and lurched backward. The failure became progressively worse. While driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. A dealer was notified of the failure. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11763188 · source
6. Filed Sep 6, 2026AKEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   We purchased this 2014 Ford F-150 SuperCrew (3.5L EcoBoost) used on Dec 31, 2022. Just two days after taking it home, the vehicle began experiencing sudden, violent, uncommanded downshifts from 6th to 1st gear at highway speeds. This occurred throughout our ownership. Because this was our family's only form of transportation, we had no choice but to continue driving it under these terrifying conditions, repeatedly navigating a lethal safety hazard with our three children in…

   NHTSA complaint #11762410 · source
7. Filed Aug 24, 2026160,000 miORTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the RPM increased with the transmission stuck in second gear. There was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was pulled over, the ignition was turned off, and the vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle operated as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was provided an estimate for the diagnostic…

   NHTSA complaint #11759100 · source
8. Filed Aug 23, 2026IDTransmission & Drivetrain

   After transmission had programming update it never shifted properly. Took it to the dealer for diagnostic and they said nothing wrong. Transmission failed at only 82000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11758952 · source
9. Filed Aug 21, 2026GAOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2014 Ford F-150 was previously included in Ford Safety Recall 24S37 regarding unintended transmission downshifts caused by an intermittent Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor issue. The vehicle was inspected by a Ford mobile technician on January 20, 2026. No qualifying codes were found at that time, and the recall was closed under my VIN. The recall involved the risk of an unintended downshift into first gear that could result in loss of vehicle control. On August 20, 2026,…

   NHTSA complaint #11758660 · source
10. Filed Aug 20, 2026INTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the wrench warning light illuminated, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to third gear. Additionally, the vehicle immediately went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with molded…

    NHTSA complaint #11758323 · source
11. Filed Aug 14, 2026127,000 miMITowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V378000 (Power Train); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a diagnostic trouble code for the transmission was…

    NHTSA complaint #11756923 · source
12. Filed Aug 6, 2026SCTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving, the malfunction indicator light (yellow wrench) will illuminate, followed by a complete loss of communication between the instrument cluster and the transmission. The speedometer immediately drops to zero even though the truck is still moving, and other information, such as the fuel range, goes blank. The truck will also struggle to accelerate from a stop, almost as if it is starting in second gear. If I shut the truck off and restart it, everything returns to…

    NHTSA complaint #11755274 · source

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