2014 Ford Fusion Problems & Complaints

Most common 2014 Ford Fusion problems

• Steering~73,000 miles
  32925%
• Transmission & drivetrain~90,000 miles
  23518%
• Engine & cooling~79,000 miles
  22917%
• Electrical system~61,000 miles
  16212%
• Other / not specified~78,000 miles
  15412%
• Brakes~84,000 miles
  1209%
• Fuel & propulsion system~70,000 miles
  826%
• Seat belts~60,000 miles
  756%
• Body & structure~62,000 miles
  746%
• Locks & latches~68,000 miles
  494%
• Air bags~74,000 miles
  433%
• Wheels & tires~45,000 miles
  403%
• Stability & traction control~73,000 miles
  393%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~7,000 miles
  292%
• Speed control & acceleration~59,000 miles
  242%
• Driver assistance~120,000 miles
  222%
• Lights~38,000 miles
  181%
• Suspension~31,000 miles
  181%
• Seats~68,000 miles
  50%
• Equipment & accessories~10,000 miles
  40%

Share of the 1,333 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2014 Ford Fusion recalls (19)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2014 Ford Fusion:

What 2014 Ford Fusion owners say

Steering all 329 →

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at night in the rain at approximately 40-45 MPH, the contact drove over an unavoidable puddle, and the electric power steering assist became inoperable. The advancetrac and the steering warning lights were illuminated, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The water eventually dried up, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V514000 (Steering). The contact stated that the remedy was not adequate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the steering rack. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the steering wheel while attempting to make a turn. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the electric rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact ordered the parts and had the dealer install the parts. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the same diagnostic was provided. The contact was informed that the electric rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The parts were ordered by the dealer. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. …

Transmission & drivetrain all 235 →

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked in their driveway, turned the vehicle off, and exited the vehicle it suddenly began rolling backward and came to a stop by crashing into the neighbor's tree. No warning lights were illuminated. No air bags deployed. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. There was damage done to the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was not filed. The contact had not informed the dealer of the incident. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when his friend placed the vehicle in the park position on an inclined parking lot, the vehicle rolled back 30 seconds after the driver exited the vehicle. The vehicle collided with another vehicle. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Engine & cooling all 229 →

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving up an incline, the brake pedal was depressed when he felt a pop on his foot from the brake pedal; then without warning the brakes failed to operate as needed. The brake pedal then went to the floor. The contact then stated that he had to apply pressure while depressing the brake pedal but failed to completely stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that he exited the vehicle to check the front of the vehicle when he noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle in a puddle. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line hose failed and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions he heard a putting noise, and the vehicle would start to shake. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the coolant warning light illuminated. The contact was informed that the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 15 MPH. The contact stated that his daughter pulled off the roadway and turned the vehicle off. The contact drove out to his daughter and jumpstarted the vehicle. The contact used an ODB scanner and retrieved fault code: P1299 "Engine overheated". The contact cleared the code, and the vehicle was driven back to his residence. The contact replaced the coolant temperature gauge. The contact stated that the vehicle drove normally for several days however, the failure reoccurred. The contact checked the coolant reservoir and noticed that the reservoir was nearly empty. …

2014 Ford Fusion engines & fuel economy

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