There are 1 owner-reported engine complaints for the 2014 Ford F-450in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine overheated. The contact pulled over safely and noticed there was smoke from the hood and fire. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The engine's hot light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to an RV park. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026