2014 Ford Fusion Problems and Recalls (1,423 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2014 Ford Fusion is Steering (22% of 1,423 owner reports). There are 20 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,423 complaints · 20 recalls

What problems show up on the 2014 Ford Fusion?

307 of 1,423 filings named Steering (22% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Transmission / driveline (209 reports).

There are 20 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Steering, Seat belts, Engine, and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2013 has 1,951 reports on file; this year has 1,423. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2014 Ford Fusion

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 20 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  4. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 307 complaints · 21.6% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 56
  • Fires 12
  • Injuries 47
  • Deaths 0
Compare with 2013 →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 307 of 1,423 owner complaints (21.6%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 307 complaints, 21.6% of reports Steering (STEERING) 5 crash reports 307 · 21.6% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 209 complaints, 14.7% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 6 crash reports 1 fire reports 209 · 14.7% Engine (ENGINE): 161 complaints, 11.3% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 2 fire reports 161 · 11.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 92 complaints, 6.5% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 16 crash reports 92 · 6.5% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 84 complaints, 5.9% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 5 fire reports 84 · 5.9% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 68 complaints, 4.8% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 4 crash reports 68 · 4.8% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 66 complaints, 4.6% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 66 · 4.6% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 66 complaints, 4.6% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 66 · 4.6% Wheels (WHEELS): 36 complaints, 2.5% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 4 crash reports 36 · 2.5% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 356 complaints, 25.0% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 11 crash reports 5 fire reports 356 · 25.0% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 307 21.6% 5 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 209 14.7% 6 crashes · 1 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 161 11.3% 0 crashes · 2 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 92 6.5% 16 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 84 5.9% 0 crashes · 5 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 68 4.8% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 66 4.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 66 4.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 36 2.5% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 356 25.0% 11 crashes · 5 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2013; the first recall shown was reported in Apr 2014. 2013-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2014-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2014-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2014-Q3: 17 owner reports 17 2014-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2015-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2015-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2015-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2015-Q4: 14 owner reports 14 2016-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2016-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2016-Q3: 21 owner reports 21 2016-Q4: 22 owner reports 22 2017-Q1: 29 owner reports 29 2017-Q2: 41 owner reports 41 2017-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2017-Q4: 48 owner reports 48 2018-Q1: 36 owner reports 36 2018-Q2: 28 owner reports 28 2018-Q3: 64 owner reports 64 2018-Q4: 50 owner reports 50 2019-Q1: 48 owner reports 48 2019-Q2: 60 owner reports 60 2019-Q3: 61 owner reports 61 2019-Q4: 52 owner reports 52 2020-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2020-Q2: 28 owner reports 28 2020-Q3: 38 owner reports 38 2020-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2021-Q1: 25 owner reports 25 2021-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2021-Q3: 26 owner reports 26 2021-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2022-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2022-Q2: 37 owner reports 37 2022-Q3: 50 owner reports 50 2022-Q4: 29 owner reports 29 2023-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2023-Q2: 42 owner reports 42 2023-Q3: 29 owner reports 29 2023-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2024-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2024-Q2: 30 owner reports 30 2024-Q3: 25 owner reports 25 2024-Q4: 21 owner reports 21 2025-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2025-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2025-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2025-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2026-Q1: 20 owner reports 20 2026-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 Owner reports Oct 2013 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 14V164000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V164000 Recall campaign 14V597000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V597000 Recall campaign 14V736000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V736000 Recall campaign 15V246000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V246000 Recall campaign 15V250000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V250000 Recall campaign 16V875000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V875000 Recall campaign 17V209000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V209000 Recall campaign 17V210000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V210000 Recall campaign 18V167000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V167000 Recall campaign 18V169000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V169000 Recall campaign 18V471000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V471000 Recall campaign 18V592000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V592000 Recall campaign 19V362000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V362000 Recall campaign 19V632000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V632000 Recall campaign 20V177000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V177000 Recall campaign 20V331000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V331000 Recall campaign 22V011000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V011000 Recall campaign 22V413000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V413000 Recall campaign 23V162000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V162000 Recall campaign 26V376000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V376000 Investigation PE17007 ● Investigation PE17007 Investigation RQ19005 ● Investigation RQ19005 Investigation RQ19005 ● Investigation RQ19005 Investigation RQ19005 ● Investigation RQ19005 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation RQ22004 ● Investigation RQ22004 Investigation RQ22004 ● Investigation RQ22004 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005
  • Campaign 14V736000 was reported 379 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V246000 was reported 385 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V250000 was reported 513 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V875000 was reported 1,041 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V209000 was reported 978 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V210000 was reported 1,088 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V167000 was reported 1,562 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V169000 was reported 1,589 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V471000 was reported 1,715 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V592000 was reported 1,620 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V362000 was reported 2,016 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V632000 was reported 2,097 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V177000 was reported 2,180 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V331000 was reported 2,257 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V011000 was reported 2,709 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V413000 was reported 3,140 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V162000 was reported 3,130 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V376000 was reported 4,600 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2013-Q4 Owner reports 3
2014-Q1 Owner reports 7
2014-Q2 Owner reports 11
2014-Q3 Owner reports 17
2014-Q4 Owner reports 17
2015-Q1 Owner reports 8
2015-Q2 Owner reports 18
2015-Q3 Owner reports 19
2015-Q4 Owner reports 14
2016-Q1 Owner reports 22
2016-Q2 Owner reports 12
2016-Q3 Owner reports 21
2016-Q4 Owner reports 22
2017-Q1 Owner reports 29
2017-Q2 Owner reports 41
2017-Q3 Owner reports 28
2017-Q4 Owner reports 48
2018-Q1 Owner reports 36
2018-Q2 Owner reports 28
2018-Q3 Owner reports 64
2018-Q4 Owner reports 50
2019-Q1 Owner reports 48
2019-Q2 Owner reports 60
2019-Q3 Owner reports 61
2019-Q4 Owner reports 52
2020-Q1 Owner reports 31
2020-Q2 Owner reports 28
2020-Q3 Owner reports 38
2020-Q4 Owner reports 23
2021-Q1 Owner reports 25
2021-Q2 Owner reports 21
2021-Q3 Owner reports 26
2021-Q4 Owner reports 27
2022-Q1 Owner reports 23
2022-Q2 Owner reports 37
2022-Q3 Owner reports 50
2022-Q4 Owner reports 29
2023-Q1 Owner reports 26
2023-Q2 Owner reports 42
2023-Q3 Owner reports 29
2023-Q4 Owner reports 13
2024-Q1 Owner reports 24
2024-Q2 Owner reports 30
2024-Q3 Owner reports 25
2024-Q4 Owner reports 21
2025-Q1 Owner reports 22
2025-Q2 Owner reports 17
2025-Q3 Owner reports 16
2025-Q4 Owner reports 23
2026-Q1 Owner reports 20
2026-Q2 Owner reports 6
2026-Q3 Owner reports 15
Recall campaign 1 14V164000
Recall campaign 1 14V597000
Recall campaign 1 14V736000
Recall campaign 1 15V246000
Recall campaign 1 15V250000
Recall campaign 1 16V875000
Recall campaign 1 17V209000
Recall campaign 1 17V210000
Recall campaign 1 18V167000
Recall campaign 1 18V169000
Recall campaign 1 18V471000
Recall campaign 1 18V592000
Recall campaign 1 19V362000
Recall campaign 1 19V632000
Recall campaign 1 20V177000
Recall campaign 1 20V331000
Recall campaign 1 22V011000
Recall campaign 1 22V413000
Recall campaign 1 23V162000
Recall campaign 1 26V376000
Defect investigation 1 PE17007
Defect investigation 1 RQ19005
Defect investigation 1 RQ19005
Defect investigation 1 RQ19005
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 RQ22004
Defect investigation 1 RQ22004
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (20)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline, Steering, Seat belts, Engine, and Brakes.

  1. Recall campaign 14V164000

    Safety recall 14V164000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 14V597000

    Safety recall 14V597000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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 the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 14V736000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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 a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 15V246000

    Safety recall 15V246000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 15V250000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 16V875000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 17V209000

    Engine

    Report date
    Component:
    Engine (ENGINE)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 17V210000

    Safety recall 17V210000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 18V167000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 18V169000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 18V471000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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 risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 18V592000

    Safety recall 18V592000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 19V362000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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 risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  14. Recall campaign 19V632000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    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 effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  15. Recall campaign 20V177000

    Safety recall 20V177000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  16. Recall campaign 20V331000

    Safety recall 20V331000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  17. Recall campaign 22V011000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    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. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  18. Recall campaign 22V413000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  19. Recall campaign 23V162000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  20. Recall campaign 26V376000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 7 of 1,423 complaints · page 1 of 57
2026-09-15Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11764455
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 for inspection and repair. On XXX, the dealership performed a door-latch recall repair. The dealership service order, SO #XXX, identifies the repair request as “DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT 20R01 - L/F DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE.” The service order identifies the cause as “recall” and documents the correction as “performed recall replaced latches.” The parts listed include a door latch and cable assembly, and the invoice total was $0.00. The dealership's documentation therefore confirms that a door-latch recall repair was required on this vehicle. The recall repair occurred eight days after the XXX incident. I am requesting that NHTSA review this incident in connection with Ford Fusion door-latch recalls and related programs and determine whether the XXX failure represents a failure of a recalled component, a prior recall remedy, or another safety defect. I request that NHTSA review the recall and campaign history associated with VIN [XXX], the specific door-latch program applicable to this vehicle, whether the failed latch had previously been repaired or replaced, and whether additional investigation or corrective action is warranted. The vehicle was repaired on XXX. I have retained the dealership documentation and can provide photographs, medical documentation, repair records, and other evidence concerning the incident. The important safety issue is that the door-latch failure occurred while the vehicle was moving and resulted in an occupant partially falling from the vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-09-15Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11764390
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 turned off. The brake pedal bumper and stop pad fractured, causing the vehicle to enter limp mode. The contact called the dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test was required to determine the cause of the failure. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
2026-08-29Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11760680
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Transmission going out
2026-08-24AIR BAGS
NHTSA ODI 11759248
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Involved in collision between 35-45 at a speed of 35 to 45 mph. I had a car change lanes incorrectly causing me to rear end the vehicle. The front end of my car was crumpled in and mybairbags on my vehicle did not deploy as a result of the crash.
2026-08-24Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11759223
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal was not sending the correct signal to the ABS. The "Hill Assist" option was not operational while driving on a slope and the brake lights remained illuminated, even when the brake pedal was not depressed. An independent mechanic was contacted and associated the failure with the brake pedal failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2026-08-24Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11759208
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The brake pedal switch pad was recalled and failed after being fixed and tripped the whole ABS system which caused the whole transmission to not shift and I didn’t have traction. My taillights stayed on 24/7 and I had to disconnect my battery. Ford did nothing
2026-08-24Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11759207
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The brake pedal switch pad was recalled and failed after being fixed and tripped the whole ABS system which caused the whole transmission to not shift and I didn’t have traction. My taillights stayed on 24/7 and I had to disconnect my battery. Ford did nothing

Ford Fusion Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Ford Fusion?

Owners named Steering most often — 307 of 1,423 reports (22%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 20 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Steering, Seat belts, Engine, and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2014 Ford Fusion?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-10-14. YearTell is not a government agency.

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