2014 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission range circuit and sensor were 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 contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced for the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000(POWER TRAIN). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 149,000.

NHTSA ID

11683210

Incident

Aug 16, 2025

Mileage

149,000 mi

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11609664

Incident

May 7, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift gear as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear and the vehicle ended up sideways in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed output shaft speed sensor. The contact was informed that the output shaft speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

NHTSA ID

11566256

Incident

Oct 2, 2023

Mileage

148,000 mi

When driving on the interstate the truck suddenly downshifted causing the tires to lock up and the vehicle to swerve out of control. There is already a recall for this issue for Lead Frame in 2011-2013 vehicles. The recall needs to be extended to the 2014 model vehicles as well.

NHTSA ID

11563900

Incident

Sep 2, 2023

Catastrophic failure of automatic transmission cooler lines after passing through deep puddle. This resulted in immediate loss of power while on 4 lane divided highway. The lack of power and the inability maintain consistent speed placed both me and other drivers in a hazardous situation. In addition the need to have to have the truck towed placed others in harms way. Ford dealer inspected and confirmed complete rupture of transmission line near transmission cooler. In addition, an insurance appraisal was also performed. There were no indications of transmission problems prior to hitting the puddle, no warning lights, transmission temperature was normal, no visible leaks or drips under the truck, and no problems with shifting up or down.

NHTSA ID

11551157

Incident

Jun 28, 2023

Without warning (no lamps or prior problems), the vehicle abruptly downshifted at high speed. Attempting to temporarily alleviate the problem, the vehicle was placed in manual mode. While traveling at 60+MPH in manual on a busy freeway, the speedometer began fluctuating wildly and the vehicle downshifted again. Upon decelerating, the vehicle violently shifted into first gear with loss of control. Although an accident was avoided, the safety of passengers and other nearby vehicles were at risk. The vehicle was inspected at a Ford dealership and the issue was reproduced once but failed to properly show codes. After researching prior model years with similar concerns, replacement of the molded lead frame as would have been completed under a recall, alleviated the problem.

NHTSA ID

11510216

Incident

Dec 26, 2022

Lead frame issue. Shifted from 5th to 1st at 60 mph.

NHTSA ID

11495205

Incident

May 31, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, the speedometer started glitching, and the transmission shifter downshifted from 6th to 2nd gear. The engine then red lined and the contact started losing control of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and shifted into park(P) and waited for the vehicle to regain proper functionality. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. There were no warning lights. The failure occurred fiver times within one month. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

NHTSA ID

11485823

Incident

Aug 22, 2022

Mileage

125,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11453595

Incident

Jan 21, 2022

Mileage

147,047 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY (ON AN INCLINE), SHIFTED THE GEAR TO PARK, AND REMOVED THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT WENT INSIDE THE RESIDENCE TO RETRIEVE A WHEELCHAIR FOR THE PASSENGER. AS THE CONTACT WAS TRANSFERRING THE PASSENGER TO THE WHEELCHAIR WITH THE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY IN REVERSE. AS THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING AWAY, THE PASSENGER IN THE WHEELCHAIR WAS DRAGGED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND INTO THE STREET. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 17-24021 WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL WITH SCRATCHES AND SCRAPES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LEGACY FORD IN ROSENBERG TEXAS, 833-811-8141), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAD NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,477. *TT CONTACT STATES THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 FORD TRUCK CLIP THAT LOCKS GEAR SHIFT CABLE TO TRANSMISSION. *TT

NHTSA ID

11084279

Incident

Jun 27, 2017

Mileage

23,477 mi