2014 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1435 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Steering (346), Power Train (255), Engine (216).
Key takeaways
- 1435 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 56 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 47 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 346 | 24% |
| Power Train | 255 | 18% |
| Engine | 216 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 180 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 164 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 132 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 84 | 6% |
| Structure | 78 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 75 | 5% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 51 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 47 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 39 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While the contact's husband was driving 80 MPH, the message “Transmission not in Park” was displayed and the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving at night on a busy highway. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was contacted an...
Unknown Or Other,lane Departure - filed 2026-11-01
UNKNOWN. No gas cap. Very unsafe to me.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-27
Following the execution of mandatory Emissions Recall 25E01 (PCM Reprogramming) by a Ford dealership, my vehicle suffered a severe network software corruption causing unintended engine acceleration and a sticking throttle. The engine holds its RPMs and continues holding until I release my foot off the gas pedal and whe...
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More for the 2014 Ford Fusion
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.