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Ford · Pickup Truck · 2021–2024

Ford F-150 14th Gen

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
3.5 / 5.0 · Based on 4 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

416–460 PS

5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Benzin

5.0 Coyote in 14th Gen — last chance for V8 in the F-150?

Fun to Drive!
Most Reliable Engine

589 PS

EV Dual Motor Elektro

3 weaknesses

Good Choice

Generations

Engine Overview

The Ford F-150 14th Gen is available with 4 engine variants — from 375 to 589 hp.

3.5L EcoBoost V6 Gen2 · Benziner· 400 PS
2021 2024
Be Careful 6 weaknesses
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5.0L Ti-VCT V8 · Benziner· 400 PS
2021 2024
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
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3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 · Benziner Hybrid· 430 PS
2021 2024
Be Careful 3 weaknesses
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F-150 Lightning · Elektro· 580 PS
2022 2024
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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The Ford 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Gen2 (Benziner, 400 PS) has the EcoBoost-3.5-V6-Gen2 (3.5L EcoBoost V6 Gen2) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.

The Ford 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (Benziner, 400 PS) has the Coyote-Gen3 (5.0L Ti-VCT V8) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.

The Ford 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6 (Benziner Hybrid, 430 PS) has the PowerBoost-3.5 (3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.

The Ford F-150 Lightning (Elektro, 580 PS) has the Lightning-EV (EV Dual Motor) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
✖10-Speed Auto Shudder

Same 10R80 issue as 13th Gen — revised valve body from ~2022. TSB 24-2101.

Symptoms: Vibration at part throttle, harsh gear changes
from 80,000 km
Ad 10R80 transmission F-150 14th gentransmission F-150 2021
 High
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
860 complaints · 2021–2024
Powertrain
248 ⚠ 2
Electrical
113 ⚠ 1
Other
87 ⚠ 2
Lighting
86
Visibility
77 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Powertrain (248 complaints)
⚠ Electrical (113 complaints)
⚠ Other (87 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 24 weaknesses have been documented for the Ford F-150 14th Gen (2021–2024) — 19 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Gearbox, Electronics, Other, Body. Considered reliable: Lightning-EV (EV Dual Motor).

F-150 (Coyote-Gen3, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failing, Head Gasket Failed — Overheating Damage, Recall 2024: Intake Valve Fracture (Model Years 2021–2022). Power: 400 PS.

F-150 (EcoBoost-3.5-V6-Gen2, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Cam Phaser Failure (2017-2020), Exhaust Manifold Warps — Studs Break, Turbo Coolant Line Leak. Power: 400 PS.

F-150 (PowerBoost-3.5, 2021–2024) — Be Careful: Kritische Systemwarnung die sofortiges Anhalten fordert. Per Software-Update behoben (2023)., Erste Produktionscharge 2021 mit HV-Batterie-Problemen., Consumer Reports: schlechtestes Fahrzeug drei Jahre in Folge. Getriebe, Klima, Elektronik, Hybrid-Akku als Hauptprobleme.. Power: 430 PS.

What to watch out for with the Ford F-150? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Ford F-150 14th Gen have? +
The Ford F-150 14th Gen has 19 known engine weaknesses and 5 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Ford F-150 14th Gen? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: Lightning-EV (EV Dual Motor). The most reliable engine is the Lightning-EV (EV Dual Motor) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the Coyote-Gen3 (5.0L Ti-VCT V8).
Which Ford F-150 14th Gen engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Ford F-150 14th Gen. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Ford F-150 14th Gen engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Ford F-150 14th Gen — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} 400 hp V8, possibly the last generation with a naturally aspirated engine in the F-150. Cam phaser issues on 2021+ less common than 2018-2020 thanks to revised parts. 10R80 shudder remains. Want V8 sound in a truck: now or never.
Is the Ford F-150 14th Gen worth buying used? +
The Ford F-150 14th Gen is a good choice as a used car — 1 of 4 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Ford F-150 14th Gen? +
The Ford F-150 14th Gen is available with engine variants from 375 to 589 hp. Petrol: Coyote-Gen3 (5.0L Ti-VCT V8), EcoBoost-3.5-V6-Gen2 (3.5L EcoBoost V6 Gen2), PowerBoost-3.5 (3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid V6).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee