2014 Ford F-150

[Puckrobber]

Just traded in my Santa Fe for a 2014 Ford F-150 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost. 2 previous owners. 148,000 miles. Previous owner put 20" wheels /tires on it. Hardly looks used, kept in excellent shape. Just road-tripped it from Oklahoma to Arizona and back, towing a loaded 6x12 UHaul trailer back. Tranny strained a bit with the towing, mainly going up hills. Other than that, it drives great, with no major issues.

Other than the usual change of fluids (which I'm planning on soon), anything else I should keep an eye on at this mileage on an F-150? Had a previous F-150, a 2013, several years ago. But, it only had around 100K on it.

Appreciate the tips, folks!

 

[panthermike]

Congrats! Sounds well taken care of.

As for things to look out for:
- Timing/cam phaser/timing chain issues. Hopefully not though!
- Lead frame in the transmission.
- They seem to have issues with the blend doors/actuators. I've seen several at that mileage that have needed A/C compressors
- Exhaust manifolds

I'm sure there's more than that but some common ones. Many owners of the 3.5 ECO run a 0w40/5w40 and change frequently.

Overall though, I like the 14 models; pretty solid trucks.

 

[Puckrobber]

Thanks, Mike! I'd heard about the lead frame issue. Had a recall done on the tranny for a software update that is supposed to remedy that. No issue yet with the blend doors. Heat comes out very well. Heard of the phaser issues with earlier year trucks. Hopefully, it's gotten figured out by now.

 

[Fordiesel69]

So the lead frame has stab connections for each of the solenoids. The early revisions did not have the foam washers so metallic debris built up and shorted the circuits. Keeping the fluid clean is key. Its time for 2 or 3 consecutive pan drops and fills right now and then replace the filter on the 3rd drop. I have completed my first, and have two more drop and fills left. There is also a bulkhead connector on the tranny that goes bad.

Transfer case needs a transfer case fluid in that year. Not mercon V or LV. Motorcraft has a dedicated fluid for that.

Ecoboosts in general can have turbo failures. Idle the engine and let the turbo cool down before shutting off to prevent exhaust shaft bearing coking. Do this after highway and towing runs. Probably not needed around town.

RUST!!!!!!!!!!! The 2009-2014 are absolute rot buckets. Rockers dissappear in 3 yrs. If you live in a salt belt, slather that thing full of woolwax, fluid flim, or krown at a yearly interval. Especially inside all the rocker, bed supports and doors.

 

[Wireman1987]

Just traded in my Santa Fe for a 2014 Ford F-150 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost. 2 previous owners. 148,000 miles. Previous owner put 20" wheels /tires on it. Hardly looks used, kept in excellent shape. Just road-tripped it from Oklahoma to Arizona and back, towing a loaded 6x12 UHaul trailer back. Tranny strained a bit with the towing, mainly going up hills. Other than that, it drives great, with no major issues.

Other than the usual change of fluids (which I'm planning on soon), anything else I should keep an eye on at this mileage on an F-150? Had a previous F-150, a 2013, several years ago. But, it only had around 100K on it.

Appreciate the tips, folks!

pics?

 

[svtrit]

I had a 2014 F150. 5.0 V8, as a company vehicle for about a year. It was one of my favorite trucks ever. I had no problems in the 50k miles I drove that truck, other than a spark plug issue that was covered by warranty. Nice find!

 

[Puckrobber]

pics?

Ask and ye shall receive. Only 1 picture for now. My fiancee' came into a few bucks and put the down payment on a Christmas present for me. I trucks!

 

[JoeDirt41]

Beautiful looking truck. I've got a '15 F150 with an Ecoboost, although mine is a 2.7L. Same color though! Looks like your truck might be leveled, maybe even have a small lift in the rear?

The lead frames can be an issue with the 6R80 but for the most part, they are very durable transmissions.

 

[Puckrobber]

Beautiful looking truck. I've got a '15 F150 with an Ecoboost, although mine is a 2.7L. Same color though! Looks like your truck might be leveled, maybe even have a small lift in the rear?

The lead frames can be an issue with the 6R80 but for the most part, they are very durable transmissions.

I'm not exactly sure if it has a lift or not. I was originally thinking it was, but, I noticed it had 20" tires on it. Wasn't sure if the tires are causing the extra height or not. It works, though. Rides nice!

 

[panthermike]

Great looking truck!

 

[Wireman1987]

Ask and ye shall receive. Only 1 picture for now. My fiancee' came into a few bucks and put the down payment on a Christmas present for me. I trucks!

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She’s a good looking truck

 

[JoeDirt41]

I'm not exactly sure if it has a lift or not. I was originally thinking it was, but, I noticed it had 20" tires on it. Wasn't sure if the tires are causing the extra height or not. It works, though. Rides nice!

Sure looks like it's leveled at a minimum. Has a great stance to it!

 

[Puckrobber]

Thanks all! Looking forward to many years of service with it.

 

[Gus_Mahn]

Get a transmission pan with a drain plug, and keep the trans fluid fresh. I think Fordiesel69 is right on with his recommendations. With a plug pan and a bucket pump, a drain and fill costs me about $30 and takes 15 minutes on my '15. I did switch to Valvoline MaxLife, which seems to have stopped the TC shudder issues common to my era 6R80.

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