2014 Ford Fusion Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › ABS warning light
  1
• Pedals and linkages
  1
• Antilock
  1
• Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  1
• Fluid
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  47%
• 25k–50k
  610%
• 50k–75k
  1525%
• 75k–100k
  1220%
• 100k–150k
  1627%
• 150k+
  712%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35-37 MPH, he saw an animal on the road and depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle responded with delay. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact swerved to avoid crashing into the animal, and the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole, then rolled over two times. The air bags deployed. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. The contact was examined by emergency units and was advised he had not sustained major injuries. The contact sustained whiplash, a laceration and bruise on the right knee, and a swollen neck. The contact was transported to the residence. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact later received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) that he related to the failure. …

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his daughter driving approximately 35 MPH and approaching a stop light, the driver pressed the brake pedal to stop the braking system malfunctioned and the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the vehicle to drive into the intersection and crash into a second vehicle. During the crash, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was driven away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was destroyed and parked in the contacts residence. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 104,000.

The contact's son owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her husband was in the vehicle located on an incline and reversing, the brake pedal was applied but they failed to respond and crashed into an unknown vehicle. The driver looked under the hood and noticed the oil was low. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was no reported injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.

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 wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle; however, she had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to slow the vehicle to a stop. The ABS warning light and the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. Despite the failure, the contact stated that his wife carefully drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact then notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was then made aware that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact then stated that he was informed by the technician that parts to do the recall repair were not yet available and to temporarily place brake fluid in the reservoir until an appointment became available; however, the brake fluid continued to leak from the reservoir. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that he noticed fluid on the ground of his driveway. The contact then stated that upon inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, he noticed a drip located on the brake line. Additionally, the contact stated that on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after coming to a stop, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brake pedal extended down to the floorboard. The contact had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was provided an estimate for the diagnostic test. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact was unable to stop the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The contact down shifted the vehicle and pulled the activated the parking brake. The vehicle came to a stop. The contact shut off the vehicle and restarted the vehicle and drove to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake pump however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake pedal started to vibrate. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop in a reasonable amount of time. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,597. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact's daughter attempted to turn off the vehicle, and the brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated unintentionally while driving to the residence with smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the brake switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed back to the independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that all four brakes had seized. The brakes were unlocked, and the brake switch was replaced. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. However, upon picking up the vehicle and driving, the vehicle would not exceed 40 MPH. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle started surging. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and decelerated independently. The contact was able to drive back to the dealer and parked the vehicle. The dealer completed unknown repairs on the vehicle. The contact was then able to drive to her residence without any further issues. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,152.

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NHTSA investigations

Brake complaints in other Fusion years