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2014 Ford F-550

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 F.

Body TRUCK

The 2014 Ford F-550 is a heavy-duty truck built on the 550 platform, its engine requiring 7.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil for routine service. Within the 2007–2020 production span, this model year registers the lowest complaint volume in the range with just 2 documented grievances—a sharp contrast to the 16 logged for the 2020 peak—yet it still carries 7 recalls and belongs to a generation that accumulated 1,362 total owner complaints, with Power Train issues standing as the most frequently reported category. This positioning suggests a temporary reprieve in a broader timeline marked by significant mechanical concerns.

Model year2025202420232014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 DIESEL · 750 DIESEL CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 DIESEL · 750 DIESEL CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase111 in
Curb weight4083 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.8–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2014 F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.30 sec365 hp4x4
2014F-150 Tremor FX2 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.50 sec365 hpRWD
2014F-150 Tremor FX4 3.5L EcoBoost Regular Cab (6.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec14.80 sec365 hp4x4
2013F-150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.80 sec365 hp4x4
2013F-150 Limited 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.60 sec15.30 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.60 sec14.40 sec365 hp4x4
2015F-150 XLT 2.7L EcoBoost SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec325 hp4x4
2015F-150 Platinum FX4 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.40 sec15.00 sec365 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidFord Mercon LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.0-10.0
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.8 Pints,
Differential Gear Oil75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity14 Pints
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug10.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition Timing10

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.63-1.71 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65 DIESEL
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 DIESEL cca
Standard BCI Group Number65

Service checks

Pressure Test18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F
Thermostat Opening TemperatureMain:190-198, Secondary: 68-131 °F
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-195 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)53-73
RPM53-73 @ Idle rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)51-62
RPM51-62 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket46 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle295 ft-lbs / 258 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil. · Bolts 1-18

114.7 ft. lbs.14.7 ft. lbs
236.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
336.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
436.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees; Bolts 19-2290 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 754 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-2015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miAir Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Air Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 22,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miTemperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
At 90,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Ford F-550 sits in a notable trough within this generation's federal record. Complaints and recalls spiked sharply from 2011–2012 (12–13 complaints, 5 recalls, 1–2 investigations), then steadily declined through 2013 (6 complaints, 1 recall) into 2014, which records just 2 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and 0 technical service bulletins — among the quietest years in the entire 2007–2020 span. This stands in contrast to the second wave of issues that resurged from 2016 onward, peaking at 16 complaints and 10 recalls by 2018–2020. However, the 2014 model's top complaint areas — Power Train (243), Service Brakes (234), Steering (119), and Visibility/Wiper (96) — along with 35 crash complaints and 15 fire complaints, indicate that when problems do surface in this vehicle, they tend to involve critical drivetrain and safety systems rather than minor nuisances; the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Taken together, the 2014 model year represents a relatively stable point in the generation's lifecycle, falling after Ford addressed the early-decade issues but before the later-decade resurgence, making it one of the more favorable years to purchase used — provided a pre-sale inspection focuses on power train, braking, and steering components.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
94
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,362
Owner complaints
35 involved a crash · 15 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,362 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train243
Service Brakes234
Steering119
Visibility/Wiper96
Engine76
Unknown Or Other72
Electrical System50
Service Brakes, Hydraulic42

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 94 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 24-21882024-07-24WheelsThis article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
SSM 523342024-03-06Engine And Engine CoolingSome 2011-2024 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick…
SSM 515362023-04-04StructureFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…
SSM 508762022-06-22Service BrakesSome 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may require service to…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 F take?

7.0 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.