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2014 Ford Fusion problems
1,334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Ford Fusion. The most reported area is steering (25% of them). NHTSA also lists 158 service bulletins and 20 recall campaigns.
Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 46. Deaths: 0.
Complaints by area
Each bar is the share of this model year's 1,334 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
- Steering329 · 25%
- Power train (transmission and drive)236 · 18%
- Engine and engine cooling230 · 17%
- Electrical system163 · 12%
- Other or unknown153 · 11%
- Service brakes120 · 9%
- Fuel system82 · 6%
- Seat belts75 · 6%
18 smaller areas not shown (369 complaints in total).
Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.
Service bulletins
NHTSA's database lists 158 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2014 Ford Fusion. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:
- 25E01Received June 5, 2026
Power train (transmission and drive)
Certain 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming.
- SSM 53040Received October 16, 2024
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
- 20R01 S1Received September 4, 2024
Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles Not Covered in Safety Recall: 20S15 or 23S36 Door Latch Replacement and...
- SSM 51536Received May 4, 2023
Body and structure
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended.
- SSM 51409Received April 4, 2023
Engine and engine cooling
Some 2014-2020 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may be equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine that uses a 50-tooth variable camshaft timing (VCT) intake and exhaust unit from the assembly plant...
- SSM 51261Received January 6, 2023
Service brakes
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied.
- SSM 51181Received November 29, 2022
Service brakes
Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly...
- 22N02 S1Received November 1, 2022
Service brakes
Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Edge and Lincoln MKX Vehicles and 2013-2018 Model Year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles Front Brake Flexible Hose Replacement reason for this supplement Parts...
Recalls
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:
- 19V632000August 29, 2019
Steering
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
- 18V167000March 12, 2018
Steering
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
- 15V250000April 28, 2015
Steering
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
See all 20 recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.
Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)
These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Fusion will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.
This model year has an engine recall in NHTSA's data. Before you pay for an engine repair, check the recalls and ask the dealer about warranty extensions for your VIN. Those repairs can be free.
Start with a diagnosis
- Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250
Steering 329 complaints · 25%
- Tie rod end replacement (one side)$130 to $380
- Wheel alignment (four-wheel)$85 to $250
Power train (transmission and drive) 236 complaints · 18%
- Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
- Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
- Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
- Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050
Engine and engine cooling 230 complaints · 17%
No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.
Electrical system 163 complaints · 12%
- Battery replacement$150 to $470
- Alternator replacement$360 to $930
- Starter replacement$280 to $740
- Battery cable replacement$100 to $340
Check your VIN
Complaints and bulletins cover a whole model year. Only the VIN shows what is open on your car.
Recall and complaint data comes from NHTSA, the US government's vehicle safety agency, and is cached for up to a day. Recall repairs at a dealer are free. A recall that is not listed may not apply to your car or may not be filed yet. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls too.
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2014 Ford Fusion: questions
What are the most common problems on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
Of the 1,334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Ford Fusion, 329 (25%) name steering, and 236 (18%) name power train (transmission and drive). A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.
Is the 2014 Ford Fusion reliable?
These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.
Do these complaints include crashes or fires?
Owners marked 51 of the 1,334 complaints as involving a crash and 9 as involving a fire. They also reported 46 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.
What is a service bulletin?
A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 158 repair bulletins for the 2014 Ford Fusion.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
- NHTSA recalls
Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.