2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints for the 2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11726393 (filed 03/23/2026): “The contact owns a 2014 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle started to shake, and the steering wheel seized, with the def warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11622771 (filed 10/30/2024): “The contact owns a 2014 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed hauling a trailer, the exhaust manifold dropped raw fuel into the exhaust and it caught fire. the contact was able to extinguish the fire. the exhaust filter over maximum limit message was displayed. th…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11604463 (filed 07/25/2024): “The contact owns a 2014 ford f-250. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a message displayed informing the contact that the vehicle was limited to 50 mph, after which the vehicle entered limp mode. the driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: F-250 REGULAR CAB 2014
- NHTSA complaints API: F-250 SUPER CREW 2014
- NHTSA complaints API: F-250 SUPERCAB 2014
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