2014 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,429 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 56 involved a crash and 12 involved a fire. 47 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, manual transmissionJun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
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.
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.
Campaign 26V376000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V162000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
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.
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.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesJan 13, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
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.
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.
Campaign 22V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchMar 23, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 20V177000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemAug 29, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V632000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftMay 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V362000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftJul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, manual transmissionMar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V169000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, steering wheel/handle barMar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V167000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchMar 27, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 17V210000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 27, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 17V209000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontDec 5, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 16V875000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemApr 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V250000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchApr 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 15V246000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Nov 18, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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.
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.
Campaign 14V736000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsSep 26, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V597000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
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.
Campaign 14V164000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Oct 27, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I WAS FEARFUL IT WAS GOING TO COME OFF IN MY HANDS. I TOOK IT FORD AND THEY FIXED IT. THE CHARGED ME. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR FUSION AND NOT ISOLATED TO ME AS I WAS TOLD BY FORD.I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM BUT IT IS NOT IN A FORMAT THIS SITE ACCEPTS.
Steering, Oct 27, 2017
STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE HAD TO RETURN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO PULL APART AND REINSTALL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS COMING AWAY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
Steering, Oct 23, 2017
FORD FUSION 2014 ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY REMOVE & REPLACE. REPROGRAM SYSTEM. TRACTION CONTROL AND COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILED ON THE 8 FEB 2017 WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 19 AT 75MPH. THE CUSTOMER ALSO STATED DURING THE TIME OF FAILURE THE STEERING FELT AWKWARD AND KEPT LOCKING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. SAFETY FEATURES TRACTION CONTROL AND COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATES THE FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION MAYBE FAULTY AFTER 50,000 PLUS MILES; THIS IS A ROAD SAFETY ISSUE AND THE FAILURE OF THE FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION PLACES THE VEHICLE OUT OF COMPLIANCE.
Steering, Oct 18, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING JUST QUIT SUDDENLY LEAVING THE CAR VERY HARD TO STEER. WHEN THE STEERING WENT IT, IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND ONLINE THAT THIS CAR FITS EVERY SINGLE CRITERIA OF RECALL NUMBER 15S14 WHICH COVERS THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE STEERING MOTOR IN PLACE CAN CORRODE AND FRACTURE CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL. AFTER HAVING THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MY HOMETOWN, I FOUND OUT THAT THE CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL AND IT WOULD BE OVER $2,600 TO REPAIR. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT THEIR RESPOSIBILITY. MY MAJOR COMPLAINT HERE IS THIS IS CLEARLY A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT CAN CAUSE ANYONE WHO IS DRIVING ONE OF THESE CARS TO CRASH IF THE VEHICLES POWER STEERING FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR IN QUESTION HAS ONLY 51,XXX MILES ON IT. FORD WILL NOT BUDGE NOR WILL THEY EVEN SPLIT THE BILL.
Steering, Sep 20, 2017
DRIVING EAST NEAR PARK CITY, KS ON A COUNTY ROAD AT ABOUT 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. I COULD STILL STEER THE CAR BUT WITH VERY MUCH EFFORT. I WAS STARTLED BUT WAS NOT IN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION AND CLOSE TO HOME. I HAVE TRIED A FEW THINGS TO GET IT TO RESET, LIKE DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME BUT TO NO AVAIL. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 40 TO 50 THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND IS VIRTUALLY WORTHLESS. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS $1,500 TO $2,000 AND IT COULD FAIL EVEN SOONER. THE PROBLEM IS HEAT RELATED AND FORD HAS TRIED A NUMBER APPROACHES TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING THE LAST FEW YEARS. THE HALF A MILLION RECALLS THAT I HAVE READ ABOUT TELLS ME THAT IT IS SIMPLY A BAD IDEA AND SHOULD BE SCUTTLED. MY CAR REPRESENTS A LAME TRY TO KICK THE PROBLEM DOWN THE ROAD, SILVER FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE COMMUNICATION CABLE THAT RUNS BETWEEN THE TWO ELECTRIC MODULES.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 17, 2017
I WAS DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICE SOMETHING WRONG IN THE VEHICLE AND THEN IN THE FRONT WINDOW A MESSAGE APPEAR SAYING STEERING FAULT SERVICE NOW ALMOST CRASH IN THE SIDE CONCRETE WALL. THEN WHEN I GOT TO THE HOUSE AND I TURN OFF THE CAR, AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN THE STEERING WAS HARD AND I COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR NO MORE AND THEN THREE MESSAGES APPEAR TALKING ABOUT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILURE
Steering, Wheels, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 16, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL LOST POWER STEERING ,STABILITY LIGHT AND ANTI SKID LIGHTS CAME ON WAS ON A SIDE STREET , MOVING ABOUT 20 MPH WHEN IT JUST WENT OUT .IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE INTERSTATE SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS WITH ME AND WAS MANAGED TO DRIVE IT HOME, THIS HAS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON LINE AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED !!!
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 13, 2017
WHEN DRIVING, WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND SAID THAT STEERING ASSIST FAILURE PULL OVER SAFELY. THE POWER STEERING CLEARLY WENT OUT AND THE WHEEL WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HEAVIER. LUCKILY I HAD ENOUGH SPACE ON THE ROAD, AND THE STRENGTH TO MOVE THE WHEEL. AFTER DOING SO, I TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON TO SEE IF IT WOULD CLEAR, THEN IT SAID THE SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, AND STEERING LOSS STOP SAFELY TWICE AS IT STARTS UP, AND NO POWER STEERING. VEHICLE IS AT IN THE 83,000 MILES ROUND ABOUT. WAITING FOR MY APPOINTMENT AT FORD TO RUN A $150 DIAGNOSTIC SO THE CAN TELL ME THE EPAS IS OUT WHICH I WAS READING ABOUT IN THE MANUAL, WHEN I WAS LOOK FOR THE POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH I WAS LOOKING FOR DURING THE ONSET OF THE PROBLEM TO CHECK, AND COULDN'T FIND. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, TURNING ON A BEND IN THE HIGH WAY. SPEED WAS ROUGHLY 30 MPH. ON A SEPARATE NOTE, THE RIGHT SUSPENSION/SPRING THING, MAKES A CLINKING SOUND AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING OR TUNING THE WHEEL. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE I FIGURED OUT THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. I HAVEN'T BROUGHT IT UP TO FORD SERVICE DEPT YET.
Steering, Sep 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER. THE THOMASVILLE FORD LINCOLN DEALER (1515 E JACKSON ST, THOMASVILLE, GA 31792; 229-226-5133) REPLACED THE RACK AND PINON, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Steering, Aug 31, 2017
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN POURING RAIN WITH GIRLFRIEND AND 2 KIDS WENT TO MAKE A TURN AND THE WHOLE LOST THE WHOLE POWER STEERING SYSTEM..ALL OF THESE LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS FAILING. TRACTION, STABILITY, AND ADVANCETRAC LIGHTS ARE ON AND NO CRASH WARNING AND SEEN THERE WAS RECALLS ON HUNDRED OF THOUSAND OF THESE CARS FOR SAME PROBLEM BUT WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS UNDER THIS RECALL WHY??? CAR AT FORD DEALER NOW WILL PROVIDE THE RECEIPT OF WHAT MADE IT FAILED !!! AND CALLED FORD WANTED TO SPEAK WITH MANAGER AND THEY DON'T PUT YOU THROUGH AT ALL. SAY THEY WILL CALL BACK WITHIN 2 DAYS A WEEK WENT BY AND NO CALL!!! SOMEONE COULD OF GOT KILLED!!!
Steering, Seat belts, Aug 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V250000 (STEERING) AND 16V875000 (SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED BUD CLARY HONDA OF MOSES LAKE AT (509) 765-3467 (LOCATED AT 1200 S PIONEER WAY, MOSES LAKE, WA 98837) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 15, 2017
WHILE STARTING MY CAR, THE FOLLOWING WARNING MESSAGES APPEARED: HILL ASSIST, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THE WARNING MESSAGES DISAPPEARED. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR THESE PROBLEMS, BUT IT WAS NOT FIXED. IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED NUMEROUS TIMES. IT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. NOW, THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES HAVE APPEARED: STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED, SERVICE ADVANCETRAC, & HILL ASSIST. THE STEERING IS VERY DIFFICULT. THESE MESSAGES APPEARED WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ON A CITY STREET.. I PULLED THE CAR OVER, TURNED IT OFF, & RESTARTED THE CAR. THE WARNING MESSAGES DISAPPEARED. THE CAR WAS RESTARTED & DRIVEN A FEW MORE TIMES LAST NIGHT. THE MESSAGES DID NOT COME ON AGAIN. THIS WAS AUGUST 14,2017.
Steering, Seat belts, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V246000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH AND PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM REMAINING CLOSED. THE DOOR WAS HELD CLOSED BY A BUNGEE CORD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BRADLEY FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 1690 INDUSTRIAL BLVD, LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA, 86403)WHO STATED THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING WEEK. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED FOR THE APPOINTMENT, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER FOR SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR, AND THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ... .UPDATED 11/16/17 *BF UPDATED 11/21/2017*JS
Steering, May 30, 2017
POWER STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, May 2, 2017
I WENT OUT TO START MY VEHICLE AND GOT WARNING LIGHTS, STEERING ASSIST NEEDS ATTENTION, HILL START ASSIST NEEDS ATTENTION. SERVICE VEHICLE. I HAD NO POWER STEERING AT THIS POINT AND HAD TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AT 37K MILES. THE STEERING GEAR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING IN THE FORD FUSION MODELS WHICH HAD A RECALL, BUT NO RECALL ON THE HYBRIDS! I'M THANKFUL IT HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Steering, Apr 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED/SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.
Steering, Apr 19, 2017
LOST ABILITY TO STEER THE FUSION WHILE DRIVING. TOOK GREAT EFFORT TO KEEP ON THE ROAD AND STEER SAFELY. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD NEW STEERING GEAR WAS NECESSARY AND THAT WOULD COST $1600. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TO START A CASE AND THEN TOLD TO CALL DEALERSHIP BACK. THEY DID NOTHING TO ASSIST. CALLS TO FORD REGIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE WERE NOT RETURNED. RECALLS ABOUT CORRODED BOLTS AND SOFTWARE REPROGRAMMING ARE NOT FIXING THE FUNDAMENTAL FLAW. THE CASE THAT IS UNDER LITIGATION IN CALIFORNIA IS EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR. THE EPAS FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT NOR PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE FORD IS WITHHOLDING.
Steering, Mar 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED AND JERKED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Steering, Mar 2, 2017
THE STEERING BOX FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I FOUND A RECALL ON THE BOLTS FOR THIS BOX AND THE ASSOCIATE AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES ON THESE CARS AND WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY THIS WAS NOT THE CASE FOR US BUT I FEEL IT SHOULD BE REVIEWED FOR POSSIBLE DEFECT AND RECALL.
Steering, Feb 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE "POWER STEERING FAILURE STOP NOW" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,700. UPDATED 06/02/17*LJ *CN
Steering, Feb 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE PARKED, A "VEHICLE SHUT OFF" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000...UPDATED 05/05/17 *BF *CN
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 9, 2017
I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND DECIDED TO CHECK MY MAIL. I DROVE UP ONTO THE CURB TO ACCESS MY MAILBOX. AS I WAS ABOUT TO PULL AWAY A VEHICLE APPROACHED CAUSING ME TO SUDDENLY STOP AS THE WHEEL WAS DESCENDING THE CURB. WARNING LIGHTS FLASHED & BELLS SOUNDED. I RECEIVED MESSAGES THAT MY ADVANCETRAC HAD FAILED & THAT THE HILLSIDE ASSIST HAD FAILED. I NOW HAVE 2 WARNING LIGHTS STILL ILLUMINATED ON MY DASH REGARDING TRACTION CONTROL. THE POWER STEERING IS NOT LONGER FUNCTIONAL. I CHECKED THINGS OUT SUPERFICIALLY AND SAW NO FLUID LEAKS, NO PARTS HANGING OFF, AND NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF PROBLEMS.
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jan 18, 2017
I WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK AND I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT SAID "STOP SAFELY NOW". ALL OF A SUDDEN MY LIGHTS FLASHED AND MY CAR CUT OFF. MY CAR HASN'T RAN YET. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. FORD, WHEN I CALLED THEN TOLD ME THAT IT WASN'T UNDER A RECALL AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR EVERYTHING.
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 15, 2017
"NEW RACK AND PINION SYSTEM ORDERED FOR VEHICLE. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TO INSTALL NEW FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION IS SET TO TAKE PLACE AT RIVER TOWN FORD COLUMBUS,GA ON THE DATE OF 21 JAN 2017. CURRENT HEALTH REPORT WAS DONE 10 JAN. 2017. CUSTOMER WAS INFORMED ON 7 JAN. 2017 THAT THE CAR IS STILL SAFE TO DRIVE AFTER THE DEALER'S DIAGNOSES. AFTER A WEEK AND AFTER THE CUSTOMER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT DATE, 7 JAN 2017, FOR INITIAL DIAGNOSES MORE FAILURES OCCURRED; ON THE DATE OF 14 JAN 2017, DRIVING WITH THE FAULTY FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION STILL INSTALLED HAS CAUSED FURTHER MALFUNCTION OF THE TRACTION CONTROL, IT FAILS TO TURN ON, AND THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM HAS ALSO FAILED. THE CUSTOMER FEARS THAT THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WILL BE USED TO PLACE FAULT ON THE CUSTOMER FOR THE FAILURE OF THE 2014 FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT 31991 MILES. SAFETY FEATURES TRACTION CONTROL AND COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATES THE FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION MAYBE FAULTY AFTER 30,000 PLUS MILES; THIS IS A ROAD SAFETY ISSUE AND THE FAILURE OF THE FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION PLACES THE VEHICLE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH 571.126 STANDARD NO. 126; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR LIGHT VEHICLES ("NHTSA 33-12" STANDARDS (HTTPS://WWW.GPO.GOV/FDSYS/PKG/FR-2015-06-23/PDF/2015-14127.PDF) ). SUGGEST RECALL OR FURTHER TESTING OF MALFUNCTIONING FORD FUSION STEERING GEAR RACK PINION, PART HANDLES STEERING AND CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE BY OPERATING OCCUPANT OF THE VEHICLE." "CUSTOMER REPORTS TRACTION CONTROL AND COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILED ON THE 14 JAN 2017 WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 280 AT 70MPH. THE CUSTOMER ALSO STATED DURING THE TIME OF FAILURE THE STEERING FELT AWKWARD AND KEPT LOCKING WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL." *TR
Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 7, 2017
"SUSPENSION KNOCK WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL; THE WHEELS STICKS DURING SHARP TURN INS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE IN MOTION." "THE KNOCK IS ALSO HAPPENING WHILE THE CAR IS STATIONARY TURNING THE WHEELS TO EITHER SIDE LEFT OR RIGHT; THE WHEELS STICK." "AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE SOUND CAN NOT BE HEARD BUT THE CAR DOES HANDLE ODDLY AS A RESULT FROM THE SUSPENSION ISSUES." "AT LOW SPEEDS THE SOUND CAN BE HEARD WHEN TRUING THE WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, THE WHEELS WILL STICK DURING THIS PROCESS." "ALSO, THE STEERING IS LOOSE AND HAS SOME PLAY; STABILITY CONTROL MAY NEED TO BE INSPECTED DUE TO THE ODD DRIVING HABITS AT LOW TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE TODAY 6 JAN 2017, DUE TO THE CUSTOMERS FEAR THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE, IT WAS INSPECTED BY A NEAR BY MECHANIC "TIRE ENGINEERS" THE CAR IS AT 31,200+ MILES AND HAVING MECHANICAL ISSUES WITH THE SUSPENSION. "THIS IS ONE OF MANY TIMES THE CAR HAS HAD A "FRONT END SUSPENSION ISSUE"; ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE AT A DEALER (OPELIKA FORD) HAVE ENDED IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE WARRANTY PARTS TO REPLACE FAULTY PARTS IN THE PAST. SINCE OPELIKA FORD DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE, 2014 FORD FUSION AWD SEDAN, ON 6 JAN 2017 AN APPOINT WAS MADE FOR 11 JAN 2017 TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AT THAT DEALER, NO WALK-INS ALLOWED; UNCLEAR IF THE CAR WAS SAFE THE CUSTOMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER IN COLUMBUS, GA. ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WAS SET FOR SATURDAY 7 JAN 2017 TO DIAGNOSES SUSPENSION ISSUES. THERE IS A 36,000 MILES MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN ON GOING WITH NO RESOLUTION BUT A BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE DEALER (OPELIKA FORD) AND CUSTOMER'S HOME, PLACING 40 MILES TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER AND FROM DEALER'S LOCATION, AS A RESULT THE MECHANICAL ISSUES HAVE WORSEN." "THE DRIVE IS PLACING THE CAR OUT OF MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY SOON." "PART COST ASSESSMENT IS $2226.37 TO REPLACE IF OUT OF WARRANTY."