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Second generation

2014 Ford Fusion

The most reported problem on the 2014 Ford Fusion is power steering loss, with 203 complaints, usually around 78,000 miles.

  • 1,289owner complaints
  • 19recalls
  • 48involved a crash
  • 77,600median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2014 Ford Fusion
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What is your Fusion doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.

Is the 2014 Ford Fusion reliable?

The 2014 Ford Fusion has 1,289 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 4.1 times the median of 318 for 2014 sedans on this site. Of the 7 Fusion model years since 2014, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to other model years
Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
Top problem
No problem dominates. The largest, power steering loss, covers 203 of the 1,289 complaints (16%), and stalling is next with 125 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 150 owners who gave a mileage for power steering loss saw it by about 52,000 miles, and half by about 78,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports
62 of the 1,289 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 48 reports mention a crash, 9 mention a fire and 44 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 15 of 48, fall under brake wear.
Recalls behind the top problems
Each of power steering loss, stalling and brake wear has a recall on the same system: power steering loss, 15V-250, 18V-167 and 19V-632; stalling, 17V-209; brake wear, 22V-011 and 23V-162. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
When owners filed
Filings peaked in 2019 at 208 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 74. So far in 2026, 39 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: power steering cuts out or goes heavy, 203 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage821 of 1,289
821 complaints state a mileage. The most, 85, fall between 70,000 and 80,000 miles; 56 are past 150,000.
Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks16 reports1 crashrecall
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels40 reports2 crashesrecall
Suspension noise, struts or alignment16 reports2 crashes
Seat belt or seat problems79 reports6 crashesrecall
Doors, latches or locks fail89 reports1 crashrecall
Battery dies or the car will not start22 reports
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy203 reports2 crashesrecall
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early118 reports15 crashes1 firerecall
Airbag warning light or recall38 reports10 crashesrecall
Check engine light or misfire96 reports1 crashrecall
Steering wheel clicks, clunks or grinds when I turn14 reportsrecall
Engine overheats or leaks coolant101 reports1 crashrecall
Transmission fails or needs replacement20 reports1 firerecall

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2014 Ford Fusion1,289
        Median 2014 model here (95 vehicles)304
        Median 2014 sedan here (35)318

        1,289 complaints is 4.2 times the median 2014 model on this site and 4.1 times the median 2014 sedan. Among the 7 Fusion model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Service bulletins for the 2014 Ford Fusion

        Ford filed 189 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Ford Fusion. 33 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

        Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

        Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 1 bulletin · 203 complaints

        • Service bulletinASI-44701Sep 1, 2014

          FORD/LINCOLN: POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (PSCM) IS EXHIBITING U0415 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC), BUT CLEARS AND SHORT TIME LATER, RETURNS. MODEL 2013-15 FUSION, MKZ. *PE

        Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 125 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 48397Dec 11, 2019

          Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, or P018D.

        Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 118 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 51261Dec 16, 2022

          Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50064Aug 25, 2021

          Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00.

        1 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 46132Oct 17, 2016

          SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.

        Engine overheats or leaks coolant 6 bulletins · 101 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB 22-2322Aug 15, 2022

          Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an ...

        • Service bulletinTSB 19-2139Nov 21, 2019

          Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 21-Feb-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 06-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an ...

        4 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 48150Aug 27, 2019

          Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape with 1.5L engine may exhibit coolant usage and white smoke from exhaust. Follow Cooling System Pressure Test process in WSM, Section 303-03. Pressurize system to 138kPa(20 psi) and hold 5 hours.

        • Service bulletinSSM 47849Mar 7, 2019

          Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape equipped with 1.5L Ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption and white smoke concern.

        • Service bulletinSSM 47625Oct 30, 2018

          Some 2014-2019 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine may exhibit coolant consumption and white smoke concern.

        • Service bulletinASI-44451Mar 1, 2014

          FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING. *PE

        Check engine light or misfire 7 bulletins · 96 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 47850Apr 26, 2019

          Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM).

        • Service bulletinSSM 47649Nov 6, 2018

          2013  2018 C-Max, Fusion, and MKZ Hybrid vehicles using SOBDM-C module connectors do not require electrical/dielectric grease. If used it may induce module communication concerns. Codes present may be U0293 and a P0AA6.

        5 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinTSB 18-2282Sep 18, 2018

          Some 2013-2017 Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0C27 and/or P0C28. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

        • Service bulletinSSM 47129Mar 5, 2018

          Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Fusion Energi, 2013-2018 C-MAX/Fusion Hybrid/MKZ Hybrid may exhibit a no start with battery energy control module (BECM) diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0AE5.

        • Service bulletin16-0075Apr 25, 2016

          Some 2013 Escape, 2013-2014 Fusion and MKZ vehicles built on or before 11/9/2013 may exhibit a hard start, no start and/or a loss of engine RPM after refueling.

        • Service bulletinTSB150162Oct 21, 2015

          1.6L GTDI Lack of power with MIL Illuminated - DTCS P0234, P0245, P0246 And/Or P0299. Some 2013-2016 Escape 2014-2016 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2014 Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine may exhibit a lack of power concern ...

        • Service bulletinTSB-13-12-24Jan 8, 2014

          FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS A NO START CONDITION AND THE RED TRIANGLE LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) WILL NEED REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION DUE TO STORAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0ADC, P0AE0 AND/OR P0AE7.

        Doors, latches or locks fail 1 bulletin · 89 complaints

        • Service bulletin20R01Apr 27, 2021

          Under Safety Recall 20S15, in some of the affected vehicles, the door latches have a pawl spring tab that may break. This condition will typically prevent the door from latching.

        Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 11 bulletins · 81 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB 22-2309Aug 3, 2022

          Some 2013-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2013-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV), 2013-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with 8 inch or larger center display ...

        • Service bulletinTSB 22-2162May 2, 2022

          Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV) and 2017 Continental vehicles equipped with SYNC screens 8 inch or larger may be ...

        9 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 46298Jan 11, 2017

          THE EV RANGE AFTER FULLY CHARGING A 2012-2016 FOCUS ELECTRIC, 2013-2016 C-MAX/FUSION ENERGI MAY VARY AFTER EACH CHARGING EVENT. THE WINDOW STICKER INDICATES 0-19 MILE RANGE FOR 2013-2016 CMAX/FUSION ENERGI.

        • Service bulletinSSM 46129Oct 14, 2016

          SOME 2013-2016 FUSION/ESCAPE/MKT/FLEX/MKS/TAURUS, 2015-2016 MKZ/MKC/EDGE AND 2016 MKX VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS RADIO CONCERNS INCLUDING: SPEAKER STATIC WITH KEY-OFF, NO AUDIO AFTER VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U0184, NO ...

        • Service bulletinASI-45215Jul 1, 2015

          FORD/LINCOLN: GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE MODULE (GPSM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION DUE TO VOICE PROMPT FAILING TO LOCATING VEHICLE, SCREEN MESSAGE INDICATOR FAULT OF NAVIGATION, INSTEAD OF CURRENT LOCATION INDICATES PREVIOUS LOCATION.

        • Service bulletin44853Jan 9, 2015

          FORD: ALL 2013-2015 FORD FUSIONS/MKZ, 2015 MUSTANG AND MKC VEHICLES WITH REVERSE PARK AID CAMERA ACTIVE GRIDLINES MAY BE INOPERATIVE AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT OR COMPONENT SERVICE. *TA

        • Service bulletinCSP-13-B-18Dec 20, 2013

          FORD/LINCOLN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE CONFIGURATION SETTING FOR THE AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM), MAY BE SET TO DISABLED RATHER THAN ENABLED, AT PRODUCTION AND THE SELECTION ON SCREEN, FOR HD RADIO, FAILS TO ACTIVATE HD RADIO.

        • Service bulletinASI-44317Dec 1, 2013

          FORD/LINCOLN: THE HIGH DEFINITION (HD) RADIO IS INOPERATIVE BUT OTHER RADIO FUNCTIONS WORKING NORMALLY, DUE TO AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) HAVING INCORRECT SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION. MODEL 2014 FUSION, MKZ. *PE

        • Service bulletinASI-44292Nov 1, 2013

          LINCOLN/FORD: THE HIGH DEFINITION (HD) RADIO FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY WHILE THE RADIO FUNCTIONS ARE NORMALLY WORKING, DUE TO THE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION IN AUDIO CONTROL MODULE (ACM) THAT IS INCORRECT. MODEL 2014 FUSION, MKZ. *PE

        • Service bulletinASI-44288Nov 1, 2013

          FORD/LINCOLN: THE RADIO FUNCTIONS WORK NORMALLY BUT THE HIGH DEFINITION (HD) RADIO FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. MODEL 2014 FUSION, MKZ. *PE

        • Service bulletinASI-44299Nov 1, 2013

          FORD: HIGH DEFINITION (HD) RADIO FAILS TO OPERATE CORRECTLY BUT OTHER RADIO FUNCTION WORKS NORMAL AND ISSUE IS BEING INVESTIGATED. MODEL 2014 FUSION. *PE

        Seat belt or seat problems 3 bulletins · 79 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB 21-2236Jul 22, 2021

          Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2021 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2021 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty, 2018-2021 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2021 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021 Bronco ...

        • Service bulletinSSM 46102Sep 30, 2016

          Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use.

        1 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinASI-44704Dec 1, 2014

          FORD: WHEN MOVING POWER SEATS REARWARD OR FORWARD, GRINDING, SQUEALING, BINDING AND/OR A POPPING NOISE IS HEARD. *PE

        Complaints filed by year

        Complaints by the year NHTSA received them: 2015: 48, 2016: 71, 2017: 125, 2018: 165, 2019: 208, 2020: 119, 2021: 99, 2022: 132, 2023: 110, 2024: 99, 2025: 74, 2026: 3948'1571'16125'17165'18208'19119'2099'21132'22110'2399'2474'2539'26

        208 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        NHTSA investigations

        RQ22-004opened Aug 8, 2022
        Brakes · model years 2013 to 2018

        Front brake jounce hose failures. Closed mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V-162.

        NHTSA summary
        On August 8, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 50 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (MY) 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA Safety Recall 20V-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturing on certain MY 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The result causes a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needing to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.On March 10, 2023, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted to NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-162 (Ford Recall 23S12) to address front brake jounce hoses that may rupture. Ford found the rupture occurs from a localized failure of the internal reinforcement braid due to cyclic fatigue through tensile/bending and torsional inputs during suspension and steering articulations. The supplier for the front brake jounce hoses is Hitachi. This recall affects the subject vehicles equipped with non-hybrid engines and the suspect front brake jounce hoses (a total of 1,280,726 vehicles). The recall covers subject vehicles built from February 3, 2012 to July 19, 2017 when the suspect hoses were used in vehicle production.
        EA21-002opened Sep 17, 2021
        Airbags · model years 2012 to 2016

        Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.

        NHTSA summary
        From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been n
        RQ19-005opened Dec 19, 2019
        Latches and locks · model years 2013 to 2016

        Door latch failures. Closed feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V-177.

        NHTSA summary
        In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other VOQs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? condition, however in certain somewhat rare circumstances, may result in the door coming open while driving. In response to ODI?s investigation, Ford has announced three field actions, as discussed below.On March 23, 2020, Ford submitted Safety Recall 20V-177 (Ford 20S15), a regional recall campaign to address door latch failures in vehicles not previously recalled under Safety Recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 and 17V-210. The recall affects vehicles currently or ever registered in certain high ambient temperature states (see 20V-177 for affected states). As a remedy, Ford will replace all four door latches free of charge.On August 24, 2020, Ford issued a non-safety regional field action (Ford 20R01) to address door latch failures on the same model/MY vehicles not covered under 20V-177 (i.e., not currently/ever registered in affected states). Ac
        PE17-007opened Oct 23, 2017
        Steering · model years 2014 to 2016

        Steering wheel fastening bolt loosens. Closed apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V-167.

        NHTSA summary
        On March 12th, 2018, Ford Motor Company submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA describing a defect in the steering wheel fastening system of approximately 1,301,986 model year (MY) Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. On March 1, 2018, Ford discovered a design change that affected the MY 2014-2018 subject vehicles. The affected population are MY 2014-2016 Fusion and MKZ with manual and power adjust steering columns and MY 2017-2018 Fusion and MKZ equipped with manual adjust steering columns only. The affected populations have steering shafts with a reduced amount of threads for the steering wheel bolt to engage. The thread length was decreased by 5mm in the affected models. Ford stated that another contributing factor was the placement of a nylon locking patch torque retention on the fastening bolt.As a result, the steering wheel bolt may not maintain torque allowing the bolt to loosen and eventually separate from the steering shaft, resulting in a loose or detached steering wheel. The two crashes and one injury noted in Ford?s Defect Information Report are from two legal claims. The first accident is a claim where the driver reported the steering wheel twisted freely on the shaft which caused the driver to lose control.An injury was alleged but no details were provided. The second claim resulted in minor damage to the driver side of the vehicle including a punctured tire. No injury was reported.Ford?s recall remedy procedure will use a bolt that is 17mm longer, providing a m

        Recalls that include the 2014 Ford Fusion

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        26V-376Jun 9, 2026
        Power Train:Manual Transmission

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
        23V-162Mar 10, 2023
        Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
        22V-413Jun 10, 2022
        Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
        22V-011Jan 13, 2022
        Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
        20V-331Jun 8, 2020
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
        20V-177Mar 23, 2020
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
        19V-632Aug 29, 2019
        Steering:Electric Power Assist System

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
        19V-362May 13, 2019
        Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
        18V-471Jul 16, 2018
        Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
        18V-169Mar 12, 2018
        Power Train:Manual Transmission

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
        18V-167Mar 12, 2018
        Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
        17V-209Mar 27, 2017
        Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
        17V-210Mar 27, 2017
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
        16V-875Dec 5, 2016
        Seat Belts:Front

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
        15V-250Apr 28, 2015
        Steering:Electric Power Assist System

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
        15V-246Apr 24, 2015
        Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. 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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
        14V-736Nov 18, 2014
        Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.
        14V-597Sep 26, 2014
        Air Bags

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
        14V-164Apr 2, 2014
        Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
        Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

        All 19 recalls on the 2014 Ford Fusion, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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        Questions

        What is the most common problem on the 2014 Ford Fusion?

        Power steering loss, with 203 of the 1,289 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 78,000 miles.

        At what mileage do 2014 Ford Fusion problems start?

        Of the 821 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 51,000 miles and half by about 78,000.

        How many 2014 Ford Fusion complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

        62 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

        Is there a recall for power steering loss on the 2014 Ford Fusion?

        Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls on the same system: 15V-250, 18V-167 and 19V-632. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.

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