Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and being inspected, the mechanic observed that the sway bar was not properly bolted. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,129.
When I went to unload groceries from my 2014 Ford Fusion SE, the Driver side Rear door did not latch closed. Despite not latching, the warning that the door was open did not come on. I read that there was a recall back in 2020 for a similar issue in states that were subjected to warmer temperatures. I have not yet gotten the issue inspected but will be taking the car to a mechanic. NHTSA is welcome to inspect my car if given enough notice.
Trunk opens while vehicle is in motion. Warning light will alert me the trunk is open but it has happened twice over the last week. My knee cannot reach the trunk open button and the key is a fob with a flip out key, so there is no way to have accidently hit the button on the fob while in motion. Nothing in the trunk is high enough to accidently pull the emergency latch.
Trunk continues to unlatch and open on its own. It pops open when driving or parked and if vehicle is in motion causing things to fly out of trunk and hit other cars. I have had professionals look at it and it still doesn't work. The trunk open indicator on the dash always clicks, lights up, and says trunk ajar.
Its been 3 years since I have had my car and I have not been notified by Ford that I have a recall. Not by phone, email, or even in person. The only reason I know I have three is because of my family member who notified me. I have called multiple Ford dealerships to complain and get it fixed but they don't seem to want to help. Every time I go or call they take my number and that is it. So I just keep going trusting they will call me back. And this week my car starts to have troubles and my transmission hard shifts into second gear and I damage the front and bumper of my car. I took it to my local mechanic and he says the problem comes from the recalled part. And now my car is parked until I can get it fixed and I have called Ford and they wont help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving at 15 MPH, the front driver side door independently opened. As a result, the contact's door slammed into the driver side door of another vehicle. No injuries were sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the quarter panel on the outer part of the door and the front driver side door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer who confirmed that the quarter panel and all the latches on all the doors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000.
The drivers side front door latch failed, and so the driver's door will not latch closed. When driving, the door must be held closed by the driver (I resorted to tying a rope from the driver's side door handle to the passenger side in order to get the car home). When taking right turns, if not properly secured by the driver's arm, the door will fly open which could lead to the driver being ejected from the moving vehicle. After the door initially failed, I contacted the nearest Ford dealer about getting the car repaired and was told the existing door latch recall did not apply to my vehicle and that they had no parts in stock for a repair. Ford issued a recall for faulty door latches on specific 2014 Fusion models. Mine apparently was not one of them, but still suffers from the same faulty door latch design. …
10/3/19 my 17 years old daughter drove her 2014 Ford Fusion home to change for work. Upon leaving to drive to work her driver door would not latch to stay closed. Called the local Ford dealership to be told the VIN number was not part of a recall. Had the door fixed with a reliable mechanic, $386.59. Picked the car up on 10/6/19. My daughter drove to a friend's house, picking up two friend's, one riding in the front passenger side and the other in the rear driver side. While making a turn, the rear driver side door flew open while driving in the residential neighborhood, startling her friend. Thankfully, they had not gotten to the highway yet! Another return trip to the mechanic, $594.66. I am aware of issues with Ford Fusion and Lincoln mkz from 2013 to 2014 and Ford fiesta from 2011 to 2014 regarding defective latches allowing doors to open unexpectedly. …
In a previous recall for certain for fusions manufactured for 2013 model year to 31-oct-2013. We find that the exact issue/problem for which the Fusion was recalled is effecting our 2014 in the same exact way. In all of the affected vehicles, the door latches have a pawl spring tab that May break. This condition will typically prevent the door from latching. In certain situations where the door is able to be closed, the door May unlatch while driving, increasing the risk of injury. When we called our local Ford dealership we were directed to call fords customer solutions department. We were informed our vehicle did not have that recall and nothing could be done in lue of fixing our issue by replacing the doors latch. Our particular door effected is the right, passenger rear. We did have the issue repaired by a licensed auto shop. …
My 2014 Ford Fusion has electrical problems. The ac/heater just come on full blast sometimes and sometimes not at all.. It is very dangerous when I'm trying to drive in bad weather. It wont even defrost my windows correctly.. My transmission is slipping and has done so for 5 years. Ford dealers have not helped in anyway even thought I have a recall letter stating the there was a recall on the shifter cable. It said that my car isn't going all the way into gear/park and it could cause problems for transmission in the future and it has. I need help, please! The shifter cable broke completely off and fidd had it towed to fix it. They fixed it in less then 30mins but did not even look at my transmission after I told them that my car is driving horrible. It has no power hardly when I press the gas. I have almost been in several bad wrecks because of it. …
Body complaints in other Fusion years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA has 74 complaints about the body & structure of the 2014 Ford Fusion, 6% of the model year's 1,333 complaints. The component named most often is body (58 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford Fusion body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2014 Ford Fusion, though it has 19 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Fusion body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.