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:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,533 miles

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2014 Ford Fusion steering problems

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2014 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 3 of 13)

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problem #205

Dec 272021

Fusion

  • miles

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

I was making your left turn into a parking spot and suddenly I've got lights on my dash service advanced track check rear Park aid ABS light on traction control lights on airbag light on and power steering got tight

- Weston, WI, USA

problem #204

Dec 232021

Fusion

  • miles
I purchased the car from Carvana in February of 2021. 2 months after purchase there were issues with the steering. I brought it to a mechanic to find out that the bolts had corroded and were completely sheared off causing the steering gear motor to be seperated from the steering gear. I found that this make and model (and year) of my vehicle is well known for this exact issue and was subject to a recall in august of 2019 (recall number 19V632000) however my VIN is not flagged as having this issue (which it clearly does as i cannot even drive my car now). My car was originally sold in Michigan and according to the carfax has remained in areas where road salt would be an issue for the bolts in question. I have contacted Ford and been told there is nothing they can do. It is now a very costly fix and i still owe on the car. It is clear that the recall needs to be expanded to additional VINs immediately. Incident date reflects date car was officially diagnosed at an official ford service center. Ford uses sub par bolts and as such a system that should last the life span of the car did not and i am left paying. The diagnostic report was vague and wrong - a recall fix was never completed

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #203

Dec 022021

Fusion

  • miles
I just boight this ca 10/22/21 from a local dealership, I realized the car had issues by the 3rd day after when the car had a front tire blowout and after I repaired both tires on drivers side I contacted the dealership to talk to them about the alignment cause the car was pulling. The dealership had there automotive specialist drive the vehiacle.the diagnosis to my complaint was that the vehicle was fine and would make to California and back. About a week later the car was giving me error that the charging system needed attention. The dealership has given me limited warranty when I purchased but have a strict rule about bringing in vehicle by 9am but I was unable to get a scheduled date confirmed so I tried charging the battery with cables at that point the cables caught on fire after difusing that issue I was able to jump car and get home the next day I purchased a battery charger and charged my battery at home for 24 hours. I appplied battery in the car the day after and wemt to test drive it, it left me stranded and I had to have it towed home the car had completely shut down at that point so I took in my own hands to just send it to the local Ford dealership instead of the dealership where I bought car from cause the length of time it takes to get them to call you back is lengthy and I need to get to work and back its important so I had car towed from my home to maxwell Ford. I also had learned of 6 recalls that had been left unattended to so I figured I would get those fixed at the same time as the issue with the battery. The vehicle has been in the shop since the 11th of December with now a cost of almost 5600 dollars and thats where I am with things.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #202

Dec 022021

Fusion

  • 52,490 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 at start-up the -€œSteering Assist Default Service Alert-€ and -€œService Advance Trac-€ messages were displayed. The contact stated that the power steering assist was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear housing had detached due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. The dealer referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,490.

- Fort Jennings, OH, USA

problem #201

Nov 032021

Fusion

  • miles
Driving my 2014 Ford Fusion I lost power steering when making a right hand turn almost causing me to lose control of the vehicle and almost hit a full bus stop. I have heard a number of people that have had the same issue, Ford recalled this for previous model years.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #200

Oct 102021

Fusion

  • miles
While driving, my steering wheel locked and it felt as if I was driving a vehicle without power steering and it became hard to turn my wheel and two service lights came on; the stability control. It was normal road conditions on a straight road.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

problem #199

Oct 072021

Fusion

  • miles

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

My steering wheel is ready to fall off. Certain 2014 Ford Fusions have a recall for this problem and my vehicle is not one of them.The car cannot be driven at this time since my steering is affected, When I called Ford they say even if my car does have this problem I will have to pay for it.This vehicle only has 15 k miles on it.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #198

Sep 072021

Fusion

  • miles
Vehicle engine stopped and the following warning appeared: Steering Assist Fault Service Required. The vehicle engine would not turn back on. Failure occurred at 97344.8. Vehicle is regularly serviced. Vehicle will be towed to dealer.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #197

Jul 082021

Fusion

  • miles
vehicle lost power steering mid turn almost causing loss of control, found multiple recalls for this issue in other years and models of the Ford Fusion.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #196

Jun 072020

Fusion

  • miles
I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WITH MY KIDS. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP MID DRIVING AND I COULDNT CONTROL THE WHEEL VERY DANGEROUS. ESPECIALLY HAPPENING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY CHILDREN ABOARD. WORST COULD HAVE HAPPEN BUT THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO DODGE AN CAR AN SLOW DOWN TO I STOP AN TURN ON HAZZER LIGHTS AND BREAK. I COULDNT TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL IT WAS VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE. IT WAS DISPLAYING MESSAGES PWER STEERING FAILURE AND ONE OTHER MESSAGE. I TRIED TURNING CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON BUT THAT DIDNT WORK. I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN UNION CITY, GA. WHERE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS THE PWERSTEERING SYSTEM THAT FAILED COSTING $2600 IN REPAIRS THAT I DIDNT HAVE AND I NEEDED MY CAR FOR WORK. SO I HAD TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY TO FIX AN REPAIR THAT SHOULDNT HAVE HAPPEN. MY KIDS AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THIS HAPPEN JUNE 2020 I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES SUDMITTED DOCUMENTS OF REPAIRS AND RECIEPTS. STILL NO WORLD ON ADDING IT TO THE RECALL LIST TO SAVE OTHERS KNOWNING THIS HAS BEEN AN MAJOR ISSUE IN THESE CARS AS WELL AS i WAS TOLD THAT YOU ALL WOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS. STILL NO WORD YET AND ITS BEEN A YEAR. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #195

Jul 142021

Fusion

  • miles

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

While driving my 2014 Ford Fusion SE purchased in Ohio the power steering suddenly went out. This jeopardized the safety of my own children, children playing in my neighborhood, as well as, my own safety when I was left unable to steer the car. An independent mechanic diagnosed the problem. The driving gear was exposed to salt and brine due to the harsh Ohio winters. The sub-quality bolts, used by Ford, corroded and sheered allowing the driving gear to become completely detached. There is already a recall for this very issue, Reference# 19V632000. I ask that my vehicle be added to this recall. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our roads and families safe. In Christ, S. Alex Yates Youth Minister Church of the Holy Angels

- Twinsburg Oh, OH, USA

problem #194

Jul 172021

Fusion

  • miles
I was driving and all of a sudden these alerts popped up and my power steering was lost.

- Painted Post, NY, USA

problem #193

Jun 162021

Fusion

  • miles
I pulled out of my drive way and immediately the dash board lite up saying hill start assist not available, steering assist fault service required. So I backed up to the drive way and the power steering completely stopped working.

- Wakeman, OH, USA

problem #192

May 012020

Fusion

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the stability control off and steering assist fault messages was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle loses power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to Bob Thomas Ford West (5321 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) where they performed a diagnosis and informed him that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the steering gear should have been replaced under the initial recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #191

May 152021

Fusion

  • miles
A warning message appeared referring to the steering system and hill assist. I have had the vehicle since 2017 and kept up maintenance as recommended by Ford. The steering becomes difficult at low speeds but improved with acceleration. This is a safety hazard because when slowing down to make a turn the delay from the struggle to turn the steering wheel could result in a collision. I have had the vehicle towed to the dealership for service. When checking recalls on the NHTSA app by YEAR/MAKE/MODEL, I discovered that this issue is common for drivers of my particular vehicle. See info below from www.NHTSA.gov: -€œ 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.-€ I live in NC and the vehicle has been through 3 Winters which could be responsible for the issue since salt is constantly spread on the roads to make driving conditions safer when ice and snow are present; however, NC is not one of the states being included in Recall number 15S14. I feel that NC should be included considering salt is used during winter.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #190

May 042021

Fusion

  • miles
I went to have my car inspected and it passed but they gave me a form with 4 recalls I need to have repaired at no charge asap please

- Thrall, TX, USA

problem #189

May 012021

Fusion

  • 63,900 miles
Purchased the 2014 Ford Fusion with 63,845 miles on it. Two weeks after purchase the power steering locked up while driving (turning the vehicle) and almost caused an accident. Took it back to the car dealership where it was purchased and it needs a new steering rack. Research into this showed that Ford Fusion in earlier year models had a recall for this very safety concern and reports of many others in the more recent years continuing to have this safety issue.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #188

Mar 282021

Fusion

  • 83,100 miles
Our power steering no longer works a message on the dash says power steering assist fault service required. Consumer reports says there is a recall for Ford Fusion the same year under recall number 19S26. My car is not included in this recall however it is having the same issue this issue is taking place in cold-weather states due to corrosion via salt we live in nh.

- Atkinson, NH, USA

problem #187

Feb 282021

Fusion

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V632000 (steering) however, the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The contact's father started the vehicle however, the steering wheel ceased and the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the contact's residence. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and would not be repaired free of charge. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Belmont, MI, USA

problem #186

Mar 022021

Fusion

  • 123,000 miles
I was merging into the left lane to take a 30ft roundabout at 20-25 mph and mid circle the cars power steering cut off, pulling car to the outside median. Warning lights came on, loss of traction controls and something to do with hill parking.

- Blossvale, NY, USA

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