2014 Ford Fusion problems and complaints

Owners have filed 1429 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Steering (343), Power Train (253), Engine (215).

Key takeaways

  • 1429 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.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering34324%
Power Train25318%
Engine21515%
Electrical System17712%
Unknown Or Other16311%
Service Brakes1309%
Seat Belts846%
Structure785%
Fuel/Propulsion System755%
Latches/Locks/Linkages514%
Air Bags473%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)393%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD5/55/54/54/5
2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD5/55/54/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-15

On XXX, while my 2014 Ford Fusion was moving, the left-front door latch failed and the door became unsecured. As a result, I partially fell from the moving vehicle. This was an actual occupant safety event and created a significant risk of serious injury. After the incident, I took the vehicle to Richmond Ford Lincoln...

Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-15

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle entered limp mode and failed to accelerate as intended. The transmission ran poorly, making it difficult to merge, and the contact expressed concern regarding a potential crash. Following the failure, the hill brake assist tu...

Power Train - filed 2026-08-29

Transmission going out

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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.