2014 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 118owner reports
- 84,000median miles
- 15involved a crash
Newest report Sep 15, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
118 of the 1,289 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Narrower sheets: Brake warning light stays on (37 reports) · Brake fluid leaks or a brake line bursts (26 reports)
Tick what matches of 118 reports
Brake wear 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 this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (16 reports), the pads and rotors (8 reports) and the caliper (5 reports).
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 56,993 and 115,000 miles, from the 63 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 4 service bulletins or notices for the 2014 Ford Fusion that deal with this problem. 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.
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.
Certain 2015-2018 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement In some of the affected vehicles, brake fluid may leak from one or both front brake flexible hoses.
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.
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.
What owners wrote
“UNKNOWN. I just know something not right with my car. My brake lights will not turn off. There is something wrong with well i think there is something wrong with the transmission and steering. It just needs an all over inspection honestly. I need help, idk what else to do. I have to get back and forth to work! Help!!!”
Filed Oct 24, 2022
“I have an Electronic Brake System in my Ford Fusion. I rarely use the function. However, when entering into my vehicle, the Electronic Brake System is flashing BRAKE repeatedly, even when I never placed it in that function when turning off my car prior. I went to get my car tested and nothing was found. No problem codes. This may be a defect with the car itself.”
Filed Sep 6, 2022
“Front brake line failed and lost brakes while pulling in to garage causing petal to go down to floor. Contacted Ford dealer and was told that only 2015 on up were covered by recall. this is a life safety issue that needs to be fixed. I replaced both front brake lines on my own.”
Filed Aug 18, 2022
“Brake hose ruptured. It was confirmed and already replaced by an independent service center so it is not available for inspection. My safety and othersâ safety was put at risk with the inability to stop the vehicle in motion as expected. There were no warning messages/lamps/symptoms prior to failure or after failure.”
Filed Aug 12, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 15 of 118 reports involved a crash and 15 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
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