CarComplaints.com Notes: Has the power steering started to show signs of failure in the 2014? Yeah, a little. Am I confident it will become a bigger problem over time? Yeah, a lot.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,561 miles

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2014 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #153

Mar 092023

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine coolant over temperature light came on as I was pulling in my driveway. Checked the coolant, it was very low. There-€™s been no visible leaks on the driveway. Added coolant, turned the vehicle on but the car barely turned over. It-€™s not drivable. Will need to be towed to the dealer. By all the research I have done, this is a huge issue on this year, make and model with the eco boost engine. This needs to be on the recall program.

- Buford , GA, USA

problem #152

Jan 312023

Fusion

  • miles
My Fusion stalled when exiting a parking lot in a busy downtown area when my 17-year-old son was driving. It restarted and he was able to drive home. After the initial incident, for several days the car sputtered repeatedly. Upon inspection, the Ford dealership indicated the car has coolant leaking into a cylinder causing the performance issues. The Ford dealer service agent indicated I needed a new engine because of the situation. This is just not right. This issue should have been addressed by Ford the right way (when they knew of the design flaw), rather than pushing the problem to its customers, putting their lives and safety at risk.

- Powell, OH, USA

problem #151

Jan 012023

Fusion

  • 125,000 miles
The contact's granddaughter owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was water intrusion into the pistons. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Iuka, MS, USA

problem #150

Jan 032023

Fusion

  • 77,410 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. The contact stated that the steering wheel then became inoperable. The power steering service message was displayed. The vehicle was undriveable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline; however, no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 77,410.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #149

Nov 132022

Fusion 4-cyl

  • miles
My 2014 Ford fusion completely lost power and wouldn't even start or turn on novemeber13, 2022. The car was towed to a dealership, and I was told that the coolant was going inside of the engine and causing corrasion. We contacted the warranty company and was told that this was a manufacture's default and that they wouldn't fix/ replace my engine because my whole engine needed to be replaced. I contacted ford and they said there was no recalls on my car and in 2017 I saw on cars.com that the engine/ coolant system for ford fusions from 2014-2017 were recalled but Ford said there was no such recall and that their recalls have an S in them and not a v.

- Bowling Green, OH, USA

problem #148

Nov 122022

Fusion

  • miles
Vehicle overheating issues, coolant leak, not able to drive the car

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #147

Nov 102022

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Awhile back before the part was recalled the shifter cable gasket slipped and the transmission was stuck in park in a drive through fast food restaurant line. Luckily I acted quick and resolved the issue by locating the gasket and dropping the ball into the shifter cable hole. On the highway I noticed white smoke and sputtering/jerking, I took the car straight to ford. Dropped it off and today learned there is coolant intrusion causing the engine to have to be replaced while other vehicles are hnder recall mine is not. This vehicle is a major safety concern.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #146

Oct 052022

Fusion

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault, traction control, and Hill Assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the engine mounts were corroded and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering). The dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

- Pinellas Park, FL, USA

problem #145

Aug 152022

Fusion

  • miles
Mu 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium hesitates to start back up after fueling and needs to be repeated multiple times, pumping the gas pedal for a few tries before it eventually stabilizes, accompanied by a very intense odor of exhaust. Final Verdict: Emissions Purge Valve Assembly failure

- Palm Bay , FL, USA

problem #144

Sep 062022

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recall remedy had been completed on the vehicle relating to the transmission. The contact stated that a low oil pressure had been detected. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the master mechanic had to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated the appointment with the master mechanic had not been completed as of yet. The contact stated that since the making of their appointment while driving when they heard a loud pop noise come from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact then coasted to the side of the road where the vehicle completely shut off. Another person nearby noticed the vehicle had caught on fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and put out the fire. A police report was filed and a case number was provided. There were no injuries and no medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled due to the engine being completely melted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred them to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

problem #143

Jul 052022

Fusion

  • 121,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving up an incline, the brake pedal was depressed when he felt a pop on his foot from the brake pedal; then without warning the brakes failed to operate as needed. The brake pedal then went to the floor. The contact then stated that he had to apply pressure while depressing the brake pedal but failed to completely stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that he exited the vehicle to check the front of the vehicle when he noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle in a puddle. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake line hose failed and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions he heard a putting noise, and the vehicle would start to shake. The contact also stated that each time he refueled, the vehicle failed to immediately restart. The contact would then rev the engine for the vehicle to accelerate then the RPM would decrease and the vehicle would lose motive power and stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and determined that the canister purge valve solenoid had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #142

Jul 102022

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated with smoke coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

- Heber City, UT, USA

problem #141

Jun 012022

Fusion

  • 165,100 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while shifting gears, the vehicle failed to shift into the correct gear position.. While the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled away. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 165,100.

- Oak Ridge, LA, USA

problem #140

Aug 012022

Fusion

  • miles
Coolant is leaking into the engine causing the engine to fail. The engine is going to have to be replaced. This is a known problem in the 2013 to 2019 Ford Fusions. Ford refuses to he'll with the issue.

- Derby, KS, USA

problem #139

Aug 082022

Fusion

  • miles
My car has a recall and there is. It a fix for is yet and the dealer won-€™t give me a rental until I get it fixed and I-€™m out of a car basically because it-€™s unsafe to drive

- Pahokee, FL, USA

problem #138

Jul 232022

Fusion

  • miles
The engine would not product power from stop to driving speed. This became evident when we were trying to accelerate to make a left turn through oncoming traffic. We were almost in an accident as the car / engine would not accelerate under partial or wide open throttle. I had my wife, child, and a child's friend in the vehicle at the time this issue first occurred. The Vehicle is currently in my position in front of my house. It is available for inspection if needed. The vehicle was inspected and was shown to have no compression in cylinder #2. This was causing a misfire in cylinder #2. This was causing the loss of power. There were no indicators prior to the loss of power. This vehicle was in the same shop a month and half prior to replace a water pump and belt.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #137

May 052021

Fusion

  • miles
Yes check engine light came on. On the high way and my car started jerking back and forth out of control I could have been rear ended and my car started to slow down my gas peddle would not allow me to accelerate I did get to side of high way and had to figure out where to get a tow truck i put my car in shop I-€™ve been told I need a new transmission and I wasn-€™t able to fix that on my own ford has sent me a recall letter but only to fix half of my transmission and also my brake peddle got recalled I really need these problems fixed and done right not sure who I-€™m suppose to reach

- Country Club Hills, IL, USA

problem #136

Jun 262022

Fusion

  • miles
My vehicle's engine or turbo randomly started sucking coolant and blowing white smoke from the exhaust.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #135

May 012022

Fusion

  • 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he then performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and replaced the spark plugs; however, the repair did not fix the vehicle. The contact stated that he then took his vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the coolant had leaked into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #134

Mar 192022

Fusion

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 73 MPH on the highway the vehicle started shaking then she pulled over to the side. NHTSA Campaign number ( 17V209000 Engine Cylinder)) The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed as the engine needs replaced. The warning lights did illuminate stating the engine cords were overheating. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- De Soto, IA, USA

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