2014 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
  1
• Cooling system
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  138%
• 25k–50k
  2315%
• 50k–75k
  3422%
• 75k–100k
  3019%
• 100k–150k
  4328%
• 150k+
  128%

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 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. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and his son was able to coast to the side of the highway. The contact drove out to his son's location and was able to clear the codes using a handheld scanner and the vehicle was able to be driven back to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, and the vehicle was showing other symptoms. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling rough after a cold start and occasionally was blowing white smoke from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that 2 years prior the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms, and the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine block, and the engine was replaced. …

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recall remedy had been completed on the vehicle relating to the transmission. The contact stated that a low oil pressure had been detected. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the master mechanic had to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated the appointment with the master mechanic had not been completed as of yet. The contact stated that since the making of their appointment while driving when they heard a loud pop noise come from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact then coasted to the side of the road where the vehicle completely shut off. Another person nearby noticed the vehicle had caught on fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and put out the fire. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle was shaking with a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. A code was displayed on the instrument panel; however, the contact was unsure what the code referenced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact stated that an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was a coolant leak, causing the coolant and oil to mix that caused engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); which was related to the failure experienced. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the temperature gauge rose to the HOT zone. The contact stated that she pulled into an auto parts store and was advised to refill the coolant reservoir. The contact topped off the coolant reservoir and then drove the vehicle for less than 20 minutes before the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There were several warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that either the engine or the short block needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the cylinders. The vehicle had not been repaired. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal chemical and burning odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed. The vehicle was taken to two other independent mechanics, where the same assessment was made. Additionally, the contact was informed that the generation of heat caused by the friction between the two pistons led to the engine failure. Additionally, the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an unknown pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact stated that after the first failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine made revving sounds with ticking sounds coming from the vehicle. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. A message indicating that the vehicle was overheating was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); however, the dealer declined to complete the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was then towed to a used car dealer, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" message had flashed on the instrument panel while driving at an unknown speed. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir because the coolant level was low. Two days later, the vehicle started to jerk and hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that coolant had saturated the entire engine which resulted in engine failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which was linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the engine. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. …

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