2014 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 37owner reports
- 100,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Aug 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
37 of the 118 reports of brake wear on the 2014 Fusion describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (118 reports) · also: brake fluid leak
Tick what matches of 37 reports
Brake light on on other Fusion years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2018, 2019, 2020.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
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.
All 19 recalls on the 2014 Ford Fusion, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Fusion
Front brake jounce hose failures. Closed mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V-162.
Extended braking distance. Closed jan 15, 2021, led to recall 19V-904.
Extended braking distance. Closed may 4, 2018.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 70,597 and 130,000 miles, from the 26 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The vehicle slowed down on the highway and had to pull over and get off the freeway. Brake lights stayed o On. was able to drive the car at max n No more then 40 mph. A part had broken off in the brake pedal area. Not sure where. But had to unplug the brake switch so my battery would not die. With out the brake switch connected the car will not shift into gear or drive. .”
Filed Feb 7, 2026
“While driving heard a noise and saw a warning light on the dash light up, took it in to be checked and was told the brake hoses just suddenly busted.”
Filed Jan 11, 2023
“Brake lights stay on all the time. Brakes function, but continuous illumination drains the battery.”
Filed Apr 4, 2022
“Brake lights stay on and do not turn off car will not accelerate past 50 MPH received email about recall 22V011”
Filed Feb 28, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 37 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 203 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 125 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 101 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 96 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 89 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 81 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 79 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 40 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 39 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 38 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 32 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 31 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 27 reports
- Rolls away in Park or will not shift out of Park 25 reports