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Power train: manual transmission
NewRisk. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 Ford FusionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,337 owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Fusion, most often about the steering. It is covered by 19 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-162 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Ford Fusion has problems
1,337 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
329Steering10 crash/fire/injury
237Power train10 crash/fire/injury
206Engine4 crash/fire/injury
163Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
90Service brakes
75Seat belts
74Structure
71Fuel/propulsion system
49Latches/locks/linkages
32221 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 329 | 10 |
| Power train | 237 | 10 |
| Engine | 206 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 163 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 90 | 14 |
| Seat belts | 75 | 6 |
| Structure | 74 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 71 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 49 | 2 |
| 21 other systems | 322 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
19 recalls
2014 Ford Fusion recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: engine
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.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Air bags
Risk. The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
73kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 221 steering complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles163under 100k miles58100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
23 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,265 – $2,700
Engine
11 owners mentioned a cost$6,000median
Middle half: $4,350 – $6,663
Unknown or other
9 owners mentioned a cost$540median
Middle half: $400 – $600
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $650 – $5,100
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Fusion year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Ford Fusion safety ratings
2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Ford Fusion, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt LoosensLed to recall 18V-167
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
- Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresLed to recall 23V-162
In owners' words
What Fusion owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Sudden Loss of Power Steering Assistance and Simultaneous ABS/AdvanceTrac System Faults I am submitting this complaint to document a serious vehicle safety incident involving my 2014 Ford Fusion SE. The vehicle experienced a loss of communication with the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM),…
Ford Motor Company, a massive automotive manufacturer, sold a vehicle with a known, systemic defect that can cause a driver to suddenly lose power steering at highway speeds, while simultaneously disabling critical safety systems ABS and AdvanceTrac stability control. The vehicle's dashboard lights…
On XXX I was driving my 2014 Ford Fusion to [XXX] from [XXX]. About 20 miles before my destination I received a warning on my dash "Power Steering Failed. Service Now". I continued to my destination in [XXX]. Turned off my car and the power steering stopped working, making it difficult to turn. I…
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