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2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the steering (22% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 6th of 11 Fusion Hybrid model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Steering
14 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
While driving on the highway steering wheel became very loose. I was fearful it was going to come off in my hands. I took it Ford and they fixed it. The charged me. It looks like this is becoming a common problem with this year fusion and not isolated to me as I was told by Ford.I have a video of the steering wheel…
Steering wheel suddenly became loose while driving down local street. Was driving at 20 miles per hour. The more I drove, the looser steering wheel became. Was able to return to my home. Will take to dealership for evaluation. Updated 8/6/18
Transmission
12 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 100,500 miles.
This vehicle started overheating and the radiator is leaking and it has been in for service regularly and nothing is ever found. This is an issue a lot of people have yet there is no recall under my VIN. I can not drive the car and it goes to limp mode, this car is barely 5 years old
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. While driving 80 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contact heard an abnormal noise and saw multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. While attempting to park the vehicle on the side of the road and shifting the gear into park, the vehicle failed to stop and…
Brakes
11 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 22,500 miles.
My wife was traveling down a local road (5 lanes) and speed limit 40 MPH getting into the center left turn lane, there were three additional cars in front of her. She was probably doing about 15 MPH at most and began to depress the brake pedal when she experienced what we subsequently learned is called a "hard…
Vehicle breaks stopped working and went straight to the floor. Also loss of steering. Since both the brakes and steering are electronic I believe there was a electronic failer in the car.
Electrical
10 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
Driving down rural residential area road at night. Car illuminated "stop safely now" warning and lost power. Car stalled and would not re-start leaving me stranded. Tow truck was called and picked up car. Dealer reported that car blew 125 amp fuse and several electrical components damaged. This occurred approximately…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key fob fractured and the key became detached from the fob. The vehicle would not start. The vehicle had to be started using pliers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the key fob was fractured…
Engine
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles.
I was driving 25mph on a neighborhood road when I slowed down to go over a speed bump. After going over the bump, I went to accelerate and the car felt as if it had choked and lost all power. Within 30 seconds a warning on my dash asked me to pull over safely now. After finding a safe place to pull over, I remained in…
Exhaust is coming through the air vents when the heat is on. Ford has had this car in the shop in the past for this issue but it the problem has reappeared. The first time the dealer replaced the fresh air blend door. The dealer where I purchased the car has offered to buy the vehicle back due to numerous issues with…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 8%I have an 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. After reading all of the complaints from other drivers, I want to be pro active and find out what part, exactly is on back order for so many years. As an ase certified (re-certified) technicion, a.a..s degree auto mechanics and a.a.s. Degree in diagnostics (1989). Now, how do I…
Driver side rear bliss sensor will either indicate a vehicle is present when nothing is there or fail to indicate a vehicle is in the blind spot when present. Due to this failure, it creates a safety hazard due to driver not seeing the car and the bliss light is not on even though a car is there. Problem started…
Seat belts
4 complaints · 6%On 4/29/2014 the rear driver side seat belt receptacle broke when trying to latch seat belt. Today, 6/26/2014, the passenger rear seat belt receptacle broke. These are Ford's new seat belts with airbags in them. The receptacles seem to be cheaply made. I have been waiting for 6 weeks to get the first one replaced…
I have an 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. After reading all of the complaints from other drivers, I want to be pro active and find out what part, exactly is on back order for so many years. As an ase certified (re-certified) technicion, a.a..s degree auto mechanics and a.a.s. Degree in diagnostics (1989). Now, how do I…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. While accelerating from a stop, the contact heard a thumping noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that all three motor mounts were damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Front driver's door failed to latch. There is no way to secure the door closed. This is a life-threatening driving safety issue and theft issue there is a recall already in place however my VIN falls out of the previously announced range. The recall should be reopened and expanded.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
Equipment: electrical
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120v convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began january 18, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18s24.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 120v convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 ford c-max energi and fusion energi vehicles and 2012-2015 ford focus electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers fm58-10b706-aa, fm58-10b706-ab, fm58-10b706-AC, fm58-10b706-ad, fm58-10b706-ae and fm58-10b706-af were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Front brake jounce hose failures
Summary
On august 8, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 50 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging front brake jounce hose ruptures on model year (my) 2013-2018 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles. A ruptured front brake hose results in a brake fluid leak. As a result, the driver may experience an increase in pedal travel and a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. It should be noted that the subject vehicles identified fell outside the scope of NHTSA safety recall 20v-469, which addressed front brake hoses rupturing on certain my 2015-2018 ford edge and 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles. The result causes a brake fl
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Questions about the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (14 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); transmission (12 complaints, typically around 100,500 miles); brakes (11 complaints, typically around 22,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 10, 2018 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- It is 6th of 11 Fusion Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.