Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problems of the 2014 Ford F-150

Two problems related to engine gasoline turbo/supercharger have been reported for the 2014 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2014 F-150.

1 Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he smelled an abnormal coolant odor. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was related to coolant leaking from the turbo charger; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact's son, a certified independent mechanic, diagnosed that the turbo chargers were leaking coolant at the radiator pipe connector. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the driver's side turbo charger was leaking coolant onto the skid plate, and the passenger's side turbo charger was leaking coolant onto the exhaust. Additionally, the contact was informed that vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

2 Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated driving 65-67 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that oil had leaked onto the driver's side turbo and oxygen sensor. Additionally, coolant had leaked onto passenger's side turbo and oxygen sensor. The dealer also diagnosed that the vacuum pump and the rear main cover were leaking. The dealer diagnosed that the driver's side and the passenger's side turbos needed to be replaced along with the oxygen sensors. The dealer also diagnosed that other repair needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 131,300.




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