2014 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

31owner reports
80,000median miles
$6,500median quote
0involved a crash

Newest report May 14, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

224 of the 1,287 complaints on this car are about the engine. 31 of those describe engine failure.

Tick what matches of 31 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

oil light or low oil

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (28 reports) and the turbo (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the engine covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

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.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Fusion

PE13-003opened Feb 21, 2013

Engine · model years 2010 to 2013

Electronic throttle body malfunction. Closed feb 28, 2014.

NHTSA summary

On February 21, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (ETB) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (MY) 2009-2013 Ford Escape, Fusion, Mariner and Milan vehicles. During this investigation, Ford identified a condition in subject vehicles equipped with 2.5L and 3.0L engines that may result in a sudden reduction of engine power.According to Ford, the ETB internal motor contacts may develop a high resistance material buildup condition on the commutator, resulting in intermittent electrical connectivity and reduced engine power. When this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Wrench light will illuminate and the vehicle may enter a limited limp home mode.Ford?s trade name for the feature is Failure Mode Effects Management (FMEM) mode.In this mode, engine power and vehicle speed are reduced, while full function of the power steering, power braking, lighting, and climate control systems are maintained.ODI?s complaint analysis indicate that the predominant failure mode involved reduced motive power associated with the limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Analysis of warranty claims provided by Ford identified 59,807 claims related to ETB replacements and approximately 50 percent of claims are associated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle B

None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.

What owners paid

7 of the 31 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,200 to $6,800.

$4,200$6,500$6,800

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 54,000 and 141,800 miles, from the 23 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Head gasket failed in January of 2023, replaced water pump timing belt and had a full head job completed. Head gasket failed again in September 2023; had a full head job replacement and now again, my engine has overheated with a suspected blown head gasket.”
Filed Nov 21, 2023

“Engine has failed and what Iâve been hearing and reading all over the internet itâs a common problem in 1.5 engines I need an entire new engine because the coolant was leaking into the motor”
Filed Nov 15, 2021

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 31 reports involved a crash. 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.