2014 Ford F-450 recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Ford F-450 and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are back over prevention (1), engine and engine cooling (1), air bags (1).
The 2014 ranks #3 of 15 F-450 model years for fewest complaints (2012–2026), with fewer complaints than the average year (12). It has 4 recalls vs. an average of 7.8 per model year.
Recalls 4
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2014 Ford F-450. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
Suspension
Problem: Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.
Equipment
Problem: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Equipment
Problem: Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing, the rearview camera image was blank or inverted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacture…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact pulled over safely and noticed there was smoke from the hood and fire. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The engine's hot light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to an RV park. The local dealer w…
The high pressure fuel pump failed. Ford claimed that this was from contaminated fuel. Ford has two fuel filters and a water separator. I personally added two additional filters and an additional water separator, for a total of four filters and two separators. Ford also has a water in fuel light that is supposed to alert the driver to contamination. At no time did this lig…
Safety ratings
NHTSA hasn't published 5-star crash ratings for the 2014 Ford F-450.
Fuel economy
The EPA doesn't publish fuel economy ratings for heavy-duty pickups like the Ford F-450.
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Ford F-450, most recently for power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (03/25/2015). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-450?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are back over prevention (1), engine and engine cooling (1), air bags (1).
Is the 2014 Ford F-450 safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2014 Ford F-450.
Is the 2014 a good year for the Ford F-450?
The 2014 ranks #3 of 15 F-450 model years for fewest complaints (2012–2026), with fewer complaints than the average year (12). It has 4 recalls vs. an average of 7.8 per model year.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: F-450, F-450 SD.