Model year guide

2014 Ford f-550

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Ford f-550 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2014 Ford f-550 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Ford f-550 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

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2014 Ford f-550 recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System NHTSA Campaign #15V371000 · 15/06/2015

HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. 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.

Fix: HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-2636.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Ford f-550 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Diesel
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2014 Ford f-550 trims & engines on record

Engines
6.7L 8-cyl 300 hp · 6.8L 10-cyl 362 hp

2014 Ford f-550 vehicles on record

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2014 Ford f-550 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford f-550 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2014 Ford f-550. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford f-550?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, diesel, engine.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.