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
1,429 reports, newest first.
Steering, Wheels, Dec 11, 2014, crash
WAS DRIVING CAR IN THE PARKING LOT LEAVING WORK AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL HAD LOCKED UP ON IT, I STRUGGLED TO TURN THE WHEEL AND IT WOULDN'T TURN. ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE LIGHT POLE. WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 15 MPH AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNEE INTO THE DASH. HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. ALSO, THE WEEK PRIOR, MY LOW TIRE INDICATOR LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND EVERY TIME I WOULD CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE IT WAS FINE. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Dec 9, 2014
THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER BLADE IN CONTINUOUS MODE TRAVELS FROM THE 0 DEGREE POSITION TO 90 DEGREES (VERTICAL) BUT ONLY BACK TO 20-30 DEGREES BEFORE RETURNING TO THE 90 DEGREE POSITION. NOT ONLY DOE THE BLADE NOT CLEAR THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER, BUT REMAINS IN THE FIELD OF VISION BLOCKING THE VIEW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT ALL FUSIONS HAVE THE SAME WIPER DEFECT. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD CUSTOMER CARE (SEE BELOW). THEIR RESPONSE WAS NEGATIVE. SUBJECT: RE: FORD MOTOR COMPANY [XXX] WHAT IS YOUR VEHICLE SALES OR SERVICE ISSUE?:MY NEW 2014 FUSION DRIVER SIDE WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD ON CONTINUOUS MODE. I WENT TO THE DEALER FOR WARRANTY REPAIR BUT THEY STATED THAT ALL FUSION WIPERS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT. WE CHECKED SEVERAL FUSIONS ON THEIR LOT AND ALL WIPERS TRAVEL FROM 90 DEGREES TO BETWEEN 20-30 DEGREES, NOT 0-5 DEGREES AS IN THE INTERMITTENT MODE, AND AT THE LOWER END, THE WIPER BLADE REMAINS IN THE FIELD OF VISION OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR OR EVEN HEARD ABOUT ANY VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT CLEAR THE ENTIRE DRIVER'S WINDSHIELD VIEWING AREA. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD'S ENGINEERS. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM THEM SOON CONCERNING A FIX BEFORE ANYONE HAS AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LIMITED VISIBILITY DURING RAIN STORMS. WHAT ACTION HAS YOUR DEALER TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE?:CASE #[XXX] DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. [XXX] THE DISTRICT CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD ENGINEERS BEFORE ACCIDENTS BEGIN TO HAPPEN IN THE RAIN. WHAT ASSISTANCE ARE YOU SEEKING FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY?:CORRECT THE MALFUNCTION WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM WITH AN UPDATE TO SOFTWARE / HARDWARE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Visibility, Nov 22, 2014
REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. I OPENED MY DRIVER DOOR TO START THE VEHICLE AND THEN CLOSED THE DOOR AND MY BACK WINDOW SHATTERED. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 20, 2014
IN NEW 2014 FUSION WITH 1500 MILES, IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED THREE TIMES WITH A DEAD BATTERY. THIS MEANS YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE DOOR HANDLE TO ENTER THE CAR. YOU ALSO CANNOT MOVE THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED IN PARK. YOU CANNOT OPEN ANY DOOR EXCEPT THE DRIVERS DOOR AND YOU MUST TAKE APART THE CENTER CONSOLE TO DIS-ENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION LOCK. YOU CANNOT OPEN THE TRUNK. HAD PROBLEM TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES WITH TWO NEW BATTERIES AND NO SOLUTION. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO MORE THAN A 10 MILLIAMP DRAW WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT OPERATING. OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THE "AUTOLAMP" SYSTEM SHUT DOWN ALL POWER AFTER TIME PERIOD FOLLOWING IGNITION SWITCH OFF IS OBVIOUSLY NOT WORKING. *TR
Suspension, Nov 18, 2014
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014, I WAS GOING BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I SIDE SWIPED A CURB ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT DRIVERS? SIDE BROKE INTO. THERE WAS A ABOUT A SIX (6) INCH ABRASION ON THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL EDGE AND THE TIRE AT FIRST GLANCE APPEARED UNDAMAGED. MY THOUGHT IS THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CONTROL ARM. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT FORD OF VENTURA, 3440 EAST MAIN STREET, VENTURA, CA. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Nov 18, 2014
WIPER SPEED IS TERRIBLE! THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FROM THE FIRST TIME IT RAINED AFTER PURCHASE. THE HIGHEST SPEED IS TOO SLOW. REGARDLESS IF I AM DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED OR LOW SPEED, THE WIPERS DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD FAST ENOUGH, RESULTING IN EXTREMELY POOR VISIBILITY. A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE I REPLACED THE WIPERS WITH EXPENSIVE BLADES. NO LUCK. HAVE USED RAIN-X MANY TIMES. NO LUCK. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE SPEED OF THE WIPER ARM. HOPEFULLY THIS IS RECALLED SOON BECAUSE I KNOW THAT I MYSELF HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN IN AMAN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE. NOW I ACTUALLY PULL OFF THE ROAD AND STOP DRIVING, EVEN IN MODERATE RAIN FALL. *TR
Visibility, Nov 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WIPE FAST ENOUGH TO REMOVE RAIN FROM THE WINDSHIELD, DESPITE IF IT WERE MODERATE OR HEAVY RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE, BUT INDICATED THAT THE WIPERS WERE OPERATING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Visibility/wiper, Nov 13, 2014
WIPERS ON THIS CAR DON'T WORK WELL! THE WIPERS JUST BLUR THE WINDSHIELD AND POORLY REMOVE THE WATER FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DURING LIGHT RAIN. PROBLEM IS WORST FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING AND HEAVY RAINS. I'VE REPLACED MY OWN WIPERS ONLY AFTER 2 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND HAVE FOUND THE SAME ISSUE. I ALSO FOUND THE WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOW FOG UP VERY QUICKLY AND THE REAR DEFOGGER DOES NOT STAY ON FOR VERY LONG TO REMOVE THE FOG FROM THE REAR WINDOW. YOU MUST ENGAGE THE REAR DEFOGGER SYSTEM SEVERAL TIME TO GET COMPLETE FOG REMOVAL. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 29, 2014
FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION ISSUES SINCE I TOOK DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2014, THE ISSUES ARE INTERMITTENT AND HAPPEN AT VARIOUS RPM AND VARIOUS SPEEDS. IVE HAD THE VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE THEY HAVE TOLD ME 3 TIMES THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS....WHEN SHIFTING GEARS THE ACCELERATOR WILL OCCASIONALLY STICK AND HOLD THAT HIGHER RPM FOR 5 OR 6 SECONDS BEFORE DECELERATING, THIS HAPPENS APPROX. 50% OF THE TIME WHILE SHIFTING. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN THIS WAY. MY RESPONSE IS... IF IT IS SUPPOSED TO PERFORM THIS WAY THEN WHY DOESN'T IT PERFORM THIS WAY ALL THE TIME RATHER THAN 50% OF THE TIME? THE SECOND ACCELERATION/ DECELERATION ISSUE IS....THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY ACCELERATE TO 5500- 6000 RPM, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH IN 6TH GEAR IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT WILL MAINTAIN THAT HIGH RPM FOR 5 OR 6 SECONDS THEN DECELERATE. ON ONE OCCASION I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT APPROX. 15 MPH MY CAR ACCELERATED AND THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY DEPRESS THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE ISSUES LISTED ABOVE HAVE HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ARE RANDOM. *TR
Air bags, Oct 28, 2014
I GOT THE INFORMATION STATING I HAD RECALL FOR RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. I CALLED FORD TO HAVE IT REPLACED AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE MY LIGHT IS NOT CURRENTLY ON THEY WONT REPLACE IT UNTIL 3Q 2015. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. I WONT DRIVE IT IN FEAR THAT IT WILL FAIL RIGHT BEFORE A WRECK. I DRIVE 35,000+ A YEAR. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Oct 20, 2014
THE WIPERS ARE VERY INEFFECTIVE IN CLEANING RAIN WATER. THE WINDSHIELD IS SO BLURRY I CAN HARDLY SEE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT, SO MUCH SO THAT I WON'T DRIVE IT IF NOT A NECESSITY. *TR
Power train, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 20, 2014
I WAS EXITING A FREEWAY WHEN I EXPERIENCED MY FIRST PROBLEM. IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, MY CAR SHUT OFF AND I LOST MOST FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DASHBOARD DISPLAYED AN ALERT TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK. I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY AND DID NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS OR MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GEARS. HE ONLY THING THAT WAS FUNCTIONING WAS THE BRAKES AND STEERING WHEEL, I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE GAS. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. I WAS SPEEDING UP TO GET ON TO THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN, DISPLAYING THE SAME MESSAGE. HOWEVER, THIS TIME, BECAUSE IT WAS NIGHT, THE LIGHTS POWERED OFF AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE WHAT WAS AHEAD OF ME. I TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE, PLACE THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE IGNITION AND CONTINUE ON. I CALLED ABOUT THE ISSUE AS SOON AS THE FORD DEALERSHIP OPENED THE NEXT DAY. THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT RIGHT IN. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN BEFORE I HAD A CHANCE TO BRING IT IN. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I WAS TRYING TO PASS AN 18 WHEELER. I SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE TRUCK, BUT AFTER I DID, THE POWER SHUT OFF AGAIN AND I WAS SANDWICHED BETWEEN TWO 18 WHEELERS.THE NEXT DAY, I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TOOK IT OFF MY HANDS FOR ABOUT A WEEK WHILE THEY TESTED IT FOR PROBLEMS. I RECEIVED A CALL AND THE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THEY FIXED A CABLE THAT APPEARED TO BE LOOSE THAT MIGHT HAVE LED TO THE PROBLEM, AND ALSO GAVE THE CAR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. I WAS PLEASED WITH THE RESPONSE.A WEEK LATER I WAS DRIVING BACK HOME WHEN THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. I CALLED THE FORD CARE TEAM AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD OPEN A CASE FOR A BUYBACK.ON SEPT 23, I RECEIVED A VOICEMAIL FROM THE DEALERSHIP SAYING THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE WHEN THEY TESTED IT WAS FUNCTIONING AS IT SHOULD. THEY CAN AND WILL NOT FIX OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 8, 2014
THIS VEHICLE HAS A PROXIMITY STARTING SYSTEM. NO INSERTION OF A KEY IS NEEDED TO START THE CAR. THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO RECOGNIZE THE ELECTRONIC KEY TO YOUR VEHICLE. AFTER SHOPPING I CAME OUT GOT INTO MY CAR AND PUSHED THE START BUTTON WITH MY KEY FOB IN MY POCKET. MY WIFE HAPPENED TO BE SITTING BESIDE ME IN THE CAR WITH A KEY FOB IN HER PURSE. THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND A MESSAGE SAYING "KEY NOT RECOGNIZED". I TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO PUSH THE START BUTTON TO TRY TO START THE CAR. IT WOULD NOT START. THE KEY FOBS WOULD HOWEVER LOCK AND UNLOCK THE CAR WHICH MEANT THE CAR WAS IN FACT RECOGNIZING THEM BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I CALLED MY SELLING DEALERSHIP FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO START THE CAR. THEY COULD OFFER NONE. THEY SAID ALL I COULD DO WOULD BE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THEM FOR INSPECTION. L CALLED TO ARRANGE FOR THE TOW. BUT THEN WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK I TRIED ONE LAST TIME TO START THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BUTTON. AMAZINGLY AND FOR NO REASON I COULD FIGURE OUT AS I HAD DONE NOTHING DIFFERENT THE CAR DID FINALLY START THAT TIME. I DOVE OVER TO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER OVER TWO HOURS THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM WITH THE CAR THAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED IT TO NOT RECOGNIZE MY KEY FOBS AND NOT START. THEY KEPT MY CAR OVERNIGHT BUT BY NOON STILL FINDING NO PROBLEM OR CURE TO IT THEY SAID I COULD COME AND PICK UP THE CAR. WHEN I GOT THERE THEY SAID THEY HAD CONTACTED FORD AND FORD HAD NO INFORMATION TO GIVE THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I DID SOME RESEARCH MYSELF HOWEVER ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON FORD'S OWN WEBSITE IN THE "FORUM" SECTION SAYING OTHER CUSTOMERS HAD REPORTED THE VERY SAME "KEY NOT RECOGNIZED" AND NONE STARTING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLES. FORD SEEMS TO BE STONEWALLING ON THIS ISSUE. AND WHILE A CAR NOT STARTING WHEN YOU NEED IT TO CAN BE A REAL INCONVENIENCE IT COULD ALSO BE A REAL SAFETY CONCERN UNDER THE RIGHT CIRCUMSTANCE. *TR
Structure, Oct 7, 2014
HEADLINER IS FALLING DOWN AND BLOCKING DRIVER'S VIEW OUT THE REAR WINDOW. CAR HAD 3 ATTEMPTS AT A REPAIR, INCLUDING A "ROBUST" REPAIR BY FORD ENGINEERS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THAT FORD IS UNWILLING TO REPLACE THE HEADLINER AS PROMISED, DUE TO UNAVAILABLE PART AND THE FACT THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. WE WERE TOLD THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD FUSION VEHICLES. *TR
Steering, Oct 7, 2014
TURNED ON THE IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, REALIZED THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SAYING "SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC", AND "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQ'D." THE CAR WAS SO DIFFICULT TO TURN THAT IT IS COMPARABLE TO TURNING THE WHEEL OF A CAR WHEN IT IS NOT RUNNING. A TOW TRUCK HAD TO BE CALLED TO TAKE IT TO THE FOR GARAGE. THE FORD GARAGE KEPT IT OVER NIGHT IN ORDER TO GET A PART FOR IT, THE PART WAS REPLACED AND THE CAR WORKED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AND THE SAME EVEN OCCURRED. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Sep 29, 2014
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE TO 9/24/14 I NOTICED CLOUDY BLOTCHES AND STREAKS VARYING IN NUMBER AND SIZE ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTION LOOKING AND TYPE OF DAY ON THE REAR WINDOW. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE WINDOW JUST HAD NOT BEEN CLEANED WELL. LOOKING THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR THESE AREAS AFFECT THE DRIVERS VISUAL FIELD BY DISTORTING AND DISTRACTING THE DRIVER VIEW. THE FORD MECHANIC VERIFIED SEEING THIS & NOTIFIED FORD DEALER HOT LINE WHO ALSO VERIFIED THIS ISSUE WAS PRESENT. ALSO THAT THIS ISSUE OCCURS DURING THE TEMPERING PROCESS OF THE GLASS & THAT THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. I FEEL THAT A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IS PRESENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE WHICH AFFECTS VISUAL FIELD OF DRIVERS & BECAUSE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET USE TO IT BECAUSE THE BLOTCHES & STREAKS CHANGE CONTINUALLY ACCORDING TO TYPE OF DAY FROM SUNNY TO CLOUDY OR DIRECTION DRIVING IN OR JUST HOW U MIGHT BE LOOKING AT IT. *TR
Electrical system, Sep 28, 2014
WITH THE KEY FOB IN THE FRONT SEAT, ON THE FLOOR BOARD, THE DOORS WERE ABLE TO BE LOCKED. THIS RESULTED WITH MY KEY FOB BEING LOCKED IN THE CAR., AND I WAS LEFT IN THE HEAT WITH FROZEN FOOD AFTER GROCERY SHOPPING. *TR
Steering, Suspension, Visibility/wiper, Sep 21, 2014
RAINING: THE HIGHEST SPEED SETTING WAS NOT FAST ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, CITY AND HAD TO PULL OVER DUE TO THE HIGH SPEED FOR THE WIPER IS NO DIFFERENT THEN BEING ON LOW SPEED. VERY DANGEROUS. DEFINITELY NOT ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN MODERATE RAIN LET ALONE WHEN HEAVY RAIN WILL COME. FRONT END: EVERY TIME YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL I GET A CLUNKING NOISE AND YOU CAN FEEL IT IN THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS BEEN A ONGOING PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 10, 2014
BOUGHT A NEW 2014 FORD FUSION SE EGO BOOST IN JULY OF 2014. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL, THERE IS A LOUD AND DISTINCT RATTLING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. INITIAL INSPECTION BY FORD FAILED TO DETERMINE THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM AS THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE NOISE. DRIVING THE CAR FOR SEVERAL WEEKS LED ME TO DETERMINE THAT THE NOISE WAS PRESENT ONLY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO FORD TWICE, BOTH TIMES WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THE NOISE IS "NORMAL" BUT THERE IS NOTHING NORMAL ABOUT IT. I'VE ESCALATED MY CONCERNS TO FORD'S CORPORATE OFFICE AND THE WOMAN I SPOKE TO TOLD ME THAT THE NOISE IS INHERENT IN THE DESIGN AND NOT A SAFETY PROBLEM, I TOLD HER THAT ANYTIME A FUEL TANK IS VIBRATING AND HITTING EITHER THE EXHAUST OR THE UNDER BODY OF THE CAR IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN. SHE TOLD ME THAT HER TECH HAVE INFORMED HER THAT THE NOISE IS COMING FROM BAD BAFFLES IN THE TANK, I TOLD HER THAT WHO EVER SAID THAT THINKS THAT I AM STUPID AND THAT I CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RATTLE AND A BAFFLE PROBLEM. SHE REPEATED IT NOT A SAFETY CONCERN. I TOLD HER THAT IT MAY NOT SEEM THAT WAY NOW, BUT YEARS DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE FUEL STARTS TO LEAK FROM YEARS OF RUBBING IT WILL BE BECAUSE AT THAT TIME A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WILL HAPPEN. AT THIS POINT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Structure, Wheels, Aug 28, 2014, crash
DRIVING TO WORK WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT BECAME INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CONTROL CAR. I WAS VEERING AT FIRST TO THE LEFT THEN TO THE RIGHT. I TRIED NOT TO HIT THE PERSON ON MY RIGHT AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED ME TO FISHTAIL AND HIT THE GUY ANYWAY. MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY GONE-ONLY A RIM REMAINED. THIS CAR HAS BARELY 800 MILES ON IT....SCARY AND SAD FOR THE GUY I HIT...ME-COMPLETELY SPOOKED AND VERY DISAPPOINTED ALBEIT GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE AND NOT RUN OVER BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC...:( *TR
Service brakes, Aug 14, 2014
MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING SOUTH ON I-95 IN FLORIDA. UNBEKNOWNST TO ME, MY WIFE'S BLOUSE CAUGHT ON THE ELECTRIC EMERGENCY BRAKE LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE AND THIS MOMENTARILY ENGAGED IT. OUR CAR SCREECHED AND LURCHED FORWARD AS THE BRAKE TRIED TO ENGAGE. WHEN SHE FINALLY DISENGAGED HER CLOTHING FROM THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER, THE CAR RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. MIND YOU ALL OF THIS HAPPENED AT 70 MPH! FIRST, WHY WOULD THAT SWITCH BE ACTIVE WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING? UNLIKE A MANUAL EMERGENCY BRAKE OPERATED BY A LEVER, THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE GOES "FULL ON" AT ENGAGEMENT, MAKING IT PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS IF IT ACCIDENTALLY BECOMES ENGAGED WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED. SECOND, I WAS LUCKY AS TRAFFIC WAS PRETTY LIGHT AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT. IF SOMEONE HAD BEEN NEAR TO ME, OR TAILGATING AS IS SO OFTEN THE CASE ON THE HIGHWAY, WE WOULD HAVE HAD A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I MUST ADMIT I WAS SHAKEN UNTIL I FINALLY UNRAVELED WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I LOVE MY FORD FUSION HYBRID AND THE TECHNOLOGY THAT'S INCLUDED IN THE CAR. THE ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE, HOWEVER, SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE ENGAGED WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. AS AN EXAMPLE, THE SEAT MEMORY SETTING BUTTONS CAN'T BE USED WHILE THE CAR IS IN GEAR. THAT SAME LIMITATION SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE FOR THE ELECTRONIC EMERGENCY BRAKE BEFORE IT CAUSES A SERIOUS ACCIDENT FOR SOMEONE. *TR
Structure, Aug 13, 2014
INTERIOR HAS EXTREMELY STRONG MOLD/MILDEW SMELL. PRIOR MODEL YEAR HAD A TSB POSTED FOR FAULTY AC DUCT WORK/MATERIALS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Visibility, Aug 5, 2014
THIS 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT OR VERY NEARLY AT A COMPLETE STOP IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE ENGINE STALLS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN IT'S RAINING. THE ENGINE STALLS WERE APPROXIMATELY 20-25 TIMES OVER 4-5 MONTHS. THE IGNITION BUTTON, INTERMITTENTLY, DOESN'T START THE CAR THE FIRST TIME AND HAS TO BE PUSHED TWICE BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS. THE FUEL LIGHT GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY LIGHTS UP BETWEEN 1/4 OR 1/8 OF A TANK, OTHERWISE IT LIGHTS UP WHEN THE LINE IS BASICALLY AT THE BOTTOM. INTERMITTENTLY THE SUNROOF DOESN'T OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY. SOMETIMES IT REMAINS OPEN WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, THE INTERIOR HEADLINER IS ACTUALLY CLOSED. IF YOU AREN'T PAYING ATTENTION IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW THE SUNROOF IS ACTUALLY OPEN BECAUSE THE INTERIOR HEADLINER REMAINS CLOSED.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Aug 3, 2014
I HAD MY 2014 FORD FUSION BROUGHT TO WALMART FOR AN OIL CHANGE ON JULY 11, 2014. THE TECHNICIANS COMMENT ON THE SERVICE ORDER/RECEIPT STATED TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. THE TECHNICIAN INVITED TO THEIR WORK AREA AND SHOWED ME THE LEAK. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. I DROPPED OFF THE CAR TO THEM ON JULY 28, 2014 AROUND 5:00 PM. ON THE FOLLOWING DAY, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THEM TELLING ME THAT THE CAR WAS FIXED. THE PROBLEM WAS THE ? LEFT FRONT AXLE SEAL LEAKS. RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND OUT THIS IS NOT REALLY AN ISOLATED CASE. FOR SOME REASON, I NOW HAVE A FEELING THAT THIS MAY NOT BE THE LAST TIME I WILL BE DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM SINCE ONLY THE SEAL WAS REPLACED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Aug 1, 2014
AIR CONDITIONING FAILURE WHICH ALLOWS FOR NON-COOLING OF HV BATTERY IN ENERGI. VEHICLE FORCED INTO HYBRID MODE TO "COOL BATTERY" THOUGH IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER THERE WAS ANY CAPACITY TO COOL HV BATTERY DUE TO COMPLETELY DEPLETED FREON. CONCERN OVER HV BATTERY CAPACITY COMPARED TO OTHER FUSION ENERGI MODELS. *TR