Worst 2014 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 315 | 9 | — | 80,609 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 226 | 7 | 1 | 91,092 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 203 | 1 | 3 | 77,844 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 146 | 1 | 2 | 58,314 mi | |
| Brakes | 83 | 13 | 1 | 76,455 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 73 | 6 | — | 63,819 mi | |
| Fuel System | 71 | — | — | 65,764 mi | |
| Body Structure | 58 | 1 | — | 67,476 mi | |
| Airbags | 42 | 10 | — | 67,307 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 37 | — | — | 66,214 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 32 | — | — | 103,336 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 31 | 3 | — | 49,703 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 26 | 1 | — | 71,790 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | 5 | — | 56,059 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 24 | — | — | 28,888 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 22 | 1 | — | 103,219 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 18 | 2 | — | 112,619 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 16 | — | — | 65,712 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 49,293 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 | 1 | — | 66,082 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 92,631 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch | 7 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 32,133 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 5 | — | — | 132,250 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 562 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 5 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford Fusion
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~11,821,688 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
+ 8 more recalls
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