Recall 14V710 affects 113,418 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles for improper passenger-airbag suppression. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford recall 14V710 covers 113,418 2014 F-150 and Flex vehicles because tight clearance between the seat frame and seat track assembly can make the Occupant Classification System read an adult passenger incorrectly and suppress the front passenger airbag. That raises the risk of injury in a crash, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat in the 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex uses an Occupant Classification System, or OCS, to read weight on the seat. That system helps decide whether the passenger front airbag should be active for the person sitting there. The seat frame and seat track are the metal parts that support the seat and let it move forward and back.
On affected Ford vehicles, there is too little clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. That tight fit interferes with how the OCS reads weight on the passenger seat. An adult passenger can be registered incorrectly, and the system can suppress the passenger front airbag even though the seat is occupied.
There is no warning sign before failure. The seat can look normal, slide normally, and still give the OCS the wrong weight reading. That means the issue is not something an owner can confirm by feel or by looking under the seat.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2014 F-150 and Flex under the same seat assembly component.
| 2014 Ford F-150 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Flex | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 113,418 |
A matching 2014 Ford F-150 or Flex does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly suppressed passenger airbag increases injury risk for the front passenger in a crash that requires airbag deployment. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and limit front-seat passenger use until the seat system is fixed. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Ford F-150 or Flex is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether recall 14V710 can be completed for your VIN.
- Schedule the free seat-frame gap widening and OCS recalibration that helps the passenger front airbag deploy for an adult passenger.
- Bring Ford's owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V710 when you call.
- Avoid using the front passenger seat for an adult passenger until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The source repair says a Ford technician widens the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly, then recalibrates the seat Occupant Classification System so the passenger front airbag reads the seat correctly. Because the current remedy status is not stated here, use the dealer repair path once Ford confirms the repair is open for your VIN. The dealer repair will be free once available. Ford lists this recall as 14C10 for service desk reference.
Timeline
| November 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V710?
Recall 14V710 covers 113,418 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles with too little clearance between the seat frame and seat track. The occupant classification system can misread an adult passenger and suppress the front passenger airbag. Ford dealers widen the gap and recalibrate the system for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Ford F-150 or Flex is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V710. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference Ford recall number 14C10. The dealer will widen the seat-frame clearance and recalibrate the occupant classification system for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Ford's remedy states that dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat occupant classification system free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V710?
The safety risk is that the front passenger airbag can be improperly suppressed when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat. If a crash requires passenger airbag deployment, improper suppression increases the risk of injury to that seat occupant.
What if I bought my 2014 Ford F-150 or Flex used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014 Ford F-150 or Flex is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 14V710 or Ford recall number 14C10.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V710000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V710 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V710000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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