2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Intermittent power loss
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 F-250 Super Duty report: intermittent power loss. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 200 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2014 F-250 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11703723 (filed 12/08/2025): “Ford has a recall for 2015 and up 25s89 rear-view camera inspection, my camera has exact same issue in fact these parts involved in recall are the same!!! how is it that ford starts recall with 2015?? and doesnt go back to 2013??? makes no since whatsoever!! …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11660721 (filed 05/13/2025): “I kept smelling a burnt plastic smell. eventually my driver side rear door did not lock. upon inspection of the wiring the wire harness from the door to the truck showed the wires on the truck side had burned/melted the sheathing off the wires and leaving them…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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