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, Nov 14, 2020
"STEERING LOSS" , "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC" AND "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAIL" INDICATOR ON DASH CAME ON AT AROUND 94,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO PRIOR MECHANICAL ISSUES OR INDICATORS OF MECHANICAL FAILURE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STEER (VERY DIFFICULT/STEERING WHEEL STIFF) OFF THE ROADWAY. VISUAL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE SHOWS NO DAMAGE TO MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. I BELIEVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COMPONENT OR SENSOR IS CAUSING SYSTEM TO LOCK UP AND COULD HAVE VERY WELL ENDED VERY BADLY FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.
Steering, Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AN ELECTRONIC STEERING PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER LINDQUIST FORD INC (3950 MIDDLE RD, BETTENDORF, IA 52722) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
Steering, Sep 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT'S WIFE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING GEAR PMI MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT, PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.
Steering, Aug 11, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE WAS PULLING OUT OF A BANK PARKING, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STUTEVILLE FORD OF ATOKA, LLC (1601 S MISSISSIPPI AVE, ATOKA, OK 74525), AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HER HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.*DT*JB
Steering, Aug 7, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND LOST POWER STEERING RENDERING ME UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE WHILE I WAS TURNING. I WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH. WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AFTER MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. IT WAS RAINING OUT WHICH MADE THE SITUATION EVEN MORE DANGEROUS AND I HAD MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THE POWER STEERING MODULE SINCE IT'S ELECTRIC WAS AT CAUSE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND PULL INTO A LESS BUSIER STREET.
Steering, Jul 30, 2020
LOOSE STEERING WHEEL
Steering, Jul 21, 2020
AS I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ELECTIVE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE DISABLED. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS STEERING ASSIST AND HILL START ASSIST LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS CRASH AND WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I ALREADY HAD A RECALL ON THE STEERING WHEEL BOLTS COMPLETED A FEW MONTHS AGO.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 3, 2020
THE NOTIFICATION APPEARS AS POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED, THIS HAPPENS DURING THE DRIVE, WHICH POSES A SERIOUS RISK, I THINK THIS HAS TO BE DEALT WITH. AND FORD WANTS TO CHARGE CUSTOMERS 1800$ FOR THIS
Steering, Jun 22, 2020, crash
A PRIOR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN MADE RELATIVE TO THIS VEHICLES STEERING ON OR ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED TO THE STEERING. ENROUTE TO MY EMPLOYMENT. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX 5 MIN INTO MY DRIVE I TURNED AROUND IN A LOCAL DRIVEWAY TO PROCEED BACK TO MY RESIDENCE ON A STRAIGHT PAVED HIGHWAY WITH WET, DARK, DOWN-GRADE CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES STEERING INDICATOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON AND THE VEHICLES STEERING TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT WITH HARDLY NO BRAKING ABILITY CAUSING MY VEH TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY TRAVELING ON SLICK WET GRASS DOWN-HILL 150' FT. STRIKING SEVERAL TREES CAUSING SERIOUS PERMANENT INJURIES FRACTURING MY RIGHT FEMUR AND HIP, ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT HEAD INJURIES TO MY FOREHEAD. (1) DRIVER OCCUPANT. THE DRIVER AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, NO PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT. THE VEH HAD JUST BEEN ALIGNED ON 2 OCCASIONS WITH 4 NEW TIRES. THIS VEH NEEDS INVESTIGATED FULLY FOR MFG, DEFECTS AND RECALL. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE I FIND SIGNIFICANT REPORTING OF THE SAME OCCURRENCES. I DO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Jun 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO SLOWDOWN AND STOP IMMEDIATELY. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND CALLED THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO CLASSIC FORD OF MADISON (6251 N RIDGE RD, MADISON, OH 44057), TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Steering, Jun 17, 2020
SIMILAR TO OTHER RECALLS, THE STEERING RACK ON MY VEHICLE IS DAMAGED AND CAUSES GRINDING WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE STATIONARY OR IN MOTION AT SPEEDS UNDER 35MPH, CAUSING STIFFNESS IN THE WHEEL AND SLIGHT LOCKING. THIS SEEMS CONGRUENT WITH DAMAGE FROM RECALLS 15S14 AND 15R01 IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. *TR
Steering, Jun 17, 2020
COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. CAR WARNINGS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE HAD COMPLETE STEERING SHUTDOWN. COULD NOT TURN WHEEL AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. FORD IS AWARE OF THESE POWER STEERING MODULE FAILURES AT LOW MILEAGES; MINE IS ONLY 63,519 MILES, BUT REFUSES TO RECALL OR REIMBURSE OWNERS UNTIL THE NHTSA TAKES ACTION. ARE WE JUST WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE OR BECOME INJURED? MY CASE NUMBER WITH FORD IS [XXX]. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION, AGAIN! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, Jun 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE STEERING CEASED WITH THE HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC, AND POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY (4355 JONESBORO ROAD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (770) 674-6075) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V250000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,800.
Steering, Jun 8, 2020
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULDN'T TURN MY STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL IT MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND ACTED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF POWER STEERING FLUID. MY CAR DOES NOT HAVE POWER STEERING FLUID. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS OUT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THAT PART ON MY TYPE OF VEHICLE BUT NOT ON MY SPECIFIC VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 22, 2020
THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS AND INNER STEERING GEARBOX ON MY 2014 FORD FUSION ARE VISIBLY CORRODED. THE CORROSION ON THE STEERING YOUR BOLTS CAUSE THE BOLTS TO SNAP AND HEALTH IN CAUSED THE STEERING GEARBOX TWO SEPARATE. THERE SHOULD BE NO CORROSION ON THE INSIDE OF THE STEERING GEARBOX SINCE THE STEERING GEARBOX IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SEALED IN IT. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON MAY 20, 2020 TO ASK THEM TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE STEERING GEARBOX THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHO I WAS SPEAKING WITH TOLD ME MY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR THE RECALL IN OCTOBER 2018 HOWEVER MY CAR STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BOLTS TO ASK THEM TO ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE STEERING GEAR BOLT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE WHO I WAS SPEAKING WITH TOLD ME MY CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED FOR THE RECALL IN OCTOBER 2018 HOWEVER MY CAR STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL ALUMINUM TORQUE BIT HEAD BOLTS WHEN THE BOLTS SNAPPED IN MARCH 2020, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE REPLACE THE BOLTS WITH HEX HEAD BOLTS. I TOOK A LOT OF PICTURES AND I HAVE VIDEOS STORED ON MY MOBILE PHONE SHOWING THE DAMAGES TO MY VEHICLES STEERING GEARBOX AND THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SAID THAT ALL THEY CAN DO IS NOTE THAT THE BOLTS HAVE SNAPPED BUT WOULD NOT TAKE FURTHER RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MATTER OF ISSUING RECALL OR REPAIRING THE CURRENT BROKEN PARTS IN MY STEERING GEAR MOTOR BOX UNIT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE ISSUES OR ADD MY CAR TO THE RECALL LIST SO THAT THE NECESSARY REPAIRS CAN BE DONE WITHOUT COSTING MYSELF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR SOMETHING THAT SEEMS TO ME TO BE CLEARLY A RECALL ISSUE. *TR
Steering, Apr 23, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL MOVES UP AND DOWN SIDE TO SIDE. HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE ITS LOOSE. TURING A CURVE OR DRIVING STRAIGHT WILL MAKE YOU NERVOUS. WITH THE STEERING WHEEL BEING LOOSE YOU HAVE TO HOLD A CERTAIN WAY SO IT WANT GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION
Steering, Apr 17, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING CEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,419.
Steering, Mar 6, 2020
WAS DRIVING IN A SMALL CITY AT ABOUT 20 MILES AN HOUR. GOING AROUND A SLIGHT BEND, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER AND I ALMOST HIT INTO THE CURB ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. THE HILL ASSIST AND SERVICE ADVANCETRAC LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, SHUT IT OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON. THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED ON, BUT I REGAINED MOST OF THE STEERING BACK. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY HARD TO STEER AND THE WHEEL DOES NOT RETURN INTO PLACE SMOOTHLY AFTER TURNING. WHEN RETURNING INTO PLACE IT FEELS LIKE IT HAS RESISTANCE AND JERKS SLIGHTLY. I TOOK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ONLY HAD TIME TO LOOK OVER IT QUICKLY. HE TOLD ME THE CODE WAS FOR A STEERING ANGLE SENSOR AND AFTER RESETTING THE CODES, THE WARNING LIGHTS STAYED OFF BUT THE STEERING PROBLEMS DIDN'T GO AWAY. HE TOLD ME I HAD TO CONTACT A FORD DEALER TO READ THE CODE FURTHER. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY CANT FIT ME IN FOR TWO WEEKS. DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A VEHICLE...
Steering, Feb 28, 2020
I WAS DRIVING AND RECEIVED A MESSAGE STATING THAT THERE WAS A POWER STEERING LOSS AND TO STOP; NOT SAFE.
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Feb 26, 2020
MY CAR CONTINUES TO SHIMMY AND SWAY WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH AS IF I NEED AN ALIGNMENT. I HAVE CHANGED THE SWAY BAR LINKS, WHEEL BEARINGS HAD AN ALIGMENT AND PURCHASED NEW TIRES. EVERY THING DONE WAS RECOMMENDED BY JBA GLENBURNIE, WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN APRIL OF 2019. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MR. TIRE, FIRESTONE AND THE DEALER AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO TELL ME WHAT THIS ISSUE IS. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE WITH THE ISSUES I AM HAVING. THE ONLY OTHER THING LEFT TO CHANGE IS THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUT FIRST I HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM. FOR SOME STRANGE REASON I DONT THINK ITS IN THE SUSPENSION I BELEIVE IT IS IN THE POWER STEERING COMPONETS OF THE VEHICLE. THIS REALLY HAS ME PUZZLED AND I FEEL LIKE IM BUILDING A NEW CAR
Steering, Feb 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BACK STRAIGHT AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AL SPITZER FORD 3737 STATE RD, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223 , (330) 541-5664 WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,120.
Steering, Jan 29, 2020
2014 FORD FUSION ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN DONE. WHILE TURNING A SLIGHT CORNER STEERING WHEEL LOCKED NO POWER STEERING FOR A SHORT DISTANCE, AFTER FINISHING THE CORNER STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. I CAN NOT AFFORD A $2000 DOLLAR REPAIR BILL ON SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE PART. RECALL THIS FORD BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. 82,000 KMS ON CAR WELL MAINTAINED NO OTHER ISSUES THUS FAR?
Steering, Jan 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING, THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY WARNING LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENTILINI FORD, 555 JOHN S PENN BLVD, WOODBINE, NJ 08270, (609)861-0100, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V632000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,300.
Steering, Power train, Seat belts, Dec 18, 2019
DIDN'T RECEIVE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WHATSOEVER.
Steering, Dec 13, 2019
ON 12/12/2019 WHILE BACKING DOWNHILL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, SEVERAL OF MY 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID'S WARNING SYSTEM ALERTS FLASHED ON INCLUDING: POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE, ADVANCEDTRAC FAILURE AND HILL START ASSIST FAILURE. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE ENGINE AND CONSULTED THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH ADVISED RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER WAITING AT LEAST 10 SECONDS. WHEN THE SAME SERIES OF ALERTS RECURRED, DESPITE THE LACK OF POWER STEERING I DROVE IT TO BORGMAN FORD MAZDA IN GRANDVILLE, MICHIGAN. TODAY, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION/FAILURE WITHIN THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT "FIX" WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY FORD MOTOR WARRANTY OR RECALL AND THAT THE ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR WAS $2200! CONTACTING FORD MOTORS' CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY PROVED FRUITLESS SINCE MY WIFE WAS TOLD THAT FORD MOTORS WAS UNABLE/UNWILLING TO OFFER ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BUT BUT THEY DID STRONGLY "SUGGEST" THAT WE HAVE THE REPAIR COMPLETED BUT TO "SAVE OUR RECEIPTS" JUST IN CASE AT SOME FUTURE TIME A RECALL FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM WAS ISSUED. ODOMETER MILEAGE- 39700. *** THIS VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED AND SERVICED FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 18S08 / NHTSA RECALL 18V-167 (STEERING WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT REPLACEMENT) WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON 7/24/2018.