2013 Ford F-150 vs 2014 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Ford F-150 | 2014 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,980 | 1,531 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 98 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 77 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 35 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–19 | 13–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,335 | 422 |
| Engine | 547 | 178 |
| Service Brakes | 320 | 288 |
| Electrical System | 322 | 161 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 301 | 101 |
| Steering | 216 | 159 |
| Visibility/wiper | 146 | 117 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 130 | 63 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 273 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 272 | 103 |
| Stalling | 187 | 77 |
| Vibration / shaking | 119 | 40 |
| Brake problems | 107 | 94 |
| Hesitation / surging | 76 | 23 |
| Airbag warning light | 68 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 60 | 0 |
2013 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.