2014 Ford Fusion Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission
  4
• Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
  2
• Clutch assembly
  1
• Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  1
• Shift linkage/cable/rod
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  138%
• 25k–50k
  148%
• 50k–75k
  2917%
• 75k–100k
  5130%
• 100k–150k
  5029%
• 150k+
  159%

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 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.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated they brought the vehicle in to have NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and shortly after while driving 45 mph the speed reduced to 35 then back to 15 mph where the speed remained. They were able to drive into a nearby fuel station when they placed the vehicle in the park position and filled the tank. As the contact pressed the accelerator the vehicle failed to accelerate causing the contact to have to coast to the stop light where they attempted to depress the brake pedal but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was placed in park and restarted when it made a grinding noise and remained on cruise control. The emergency brake was then activated to stop the vehicle. …

The contact's wife owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while his wife was driving on the freeway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to go over the speed of 25 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine and an unknown yellow gear icon warning lights illuminated. The contact merged to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle after 10 minutes. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home but the continued not being able to drive over 25 MPH. The contact's wife also mentioned that the vehicle was restarted on multiple occasions. The contact's wife mentioned while starting up, there was a clanking noise coming from the engine. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 18V471000: (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to an independent transmission mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak causing the engine to need to be replaced. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitating. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was not driving properly. The contact stated that later that day, while the vehicle was parked, the contact saw fluid on the ground underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission fluid leak and half shaft seal failure. The contact was informed that either the half-shaft seal or the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. …

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 while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate to exceed 75 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive home safely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the transmission was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred several times. On another occasion while driving 75 MPH, the Service Traction Control and Hill Start Assist Not Available messages were displayed. Additionally, the power steering assist warning light was illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

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 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stopped at the stop light and turned the vehicle off and on twice before continuing to drive to the residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the next attempt to drive the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P). The vehicle was unable to be started. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and while shifting in reverse, she heard a grinding sound at the hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a Midas where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to Atlantic Transmission Specialist where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously repaired under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and started rolling forward. The contact shifted into park(P) but the vehicle continued to roll forward. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the dealer informed the contact that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

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