Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford E-150 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V271000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V232000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V097000 Side Arm Bracket Failure On CNG Cylinder NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ford E-150 experiences moderate reliability concerns, with most recalls related to adaptive mobility equipment. Owner complaints are infrequent and primarily relate to service brakes. Other systems report minimal issues, resulting in an overall average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| steering components | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system check every 40,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaking or grinding brakes
- Steering wheel vibration
- Delayed acceleration
- Check engine light with powertrain codes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.