FORD FUSION HYBRID · model year

2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID

89 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2014FORDFUSION HYBRID carries 89 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2014 FUSION HYBRID is steering with 14 filings, followed by power train (12) and service brakes (11). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2014 FUSION HYBRID, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

89
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

89 filings

Crashes Reported

5 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING14
POWER TRAIN12
SERVICE BRAKES11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
ENGINE7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
SEAT BELTS4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
AIR BAGS3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
WHEELS2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2
SUSPENSION1

Recalls (1)

18V59200010/09/2018

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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-

Recent Complaints

20251031SERVICE BRAKES

Brake lights stay on even after turning off car. According to my research the problem is a brake pedal bumper that deteriorated. I actually found the rubber piece on the floor. Prior to finding out my brakes remained on, the red engine light turned on. I checked recalls for this problem, and there was one, but it was only valid for high humidity States. I live in California so I didn't qualify. Now, due to not knowing what the red light was about, and it being smog time, I cleared the engine light. Well, I didn't know that disqualifies my smog test because other codes were erased.now I have a car that is battery disconnect since I can't drive it due to not smog certified. All because of a rubber brake part falling off. I?called my dealer if it was covered by recall, they said no, even though there IS a recall for humid areas. I don't live in a humid area. So my case shows that it DOES NOT have to be humidity related. It's just a cheap quality part. I'm hoping this changes to include

20250910BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

20250311STEERING

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while turning to the left or right, the steering wheel was sticking. While driving at slow speeds in colder temperatures in a parking lot, the steering became inoperable. The steering wheel was difficult to turn. The message “Please pull over for Safety” was displayed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who provided the contact with undisclosed error codes. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed local dealer, where the codes were cleared, and the dealer informed the contact that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was reset, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Mileage: 96,000

20241011POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Mileage: 76,000

20230303POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while the engine was idling, there was an abnormal metal scraping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that metal shavings were discovered inside the transmission fluid, and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 139,412.

Mileage: 139,412

20220819POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled after parking. The gear shifter failed to move. The powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 117,000

20220601POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he was unable to move the gear shifter out of park(P). The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to temporarily repair the end of the shifter cable with a dog leash and drove to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train) and 19V362000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Mileage: 133,000

20220509STEERING

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked sharply to the right while the power steering assist warning light and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed to function as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

20220506ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would start overheating after 15 minutes of driving. The contact stated that the engine temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission and water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted and notified of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact researched online and saw several complaints regarding the failure his vehicle had experienced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

20200811STEERING

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

Mileage: 90,000

20190725POWER TRAIN

TL* 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 KEPT MOVING FORWARD. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO AUTOMAX FORD (LOCATED AT 3301 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, KILLEEN, TX 76543, (888) 927-7951). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Mileage: 111,000

20190725VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* 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 KEPT MOVING FORWARD. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO AUTOMAX FORD (LOCATED AT 3301 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, KILLEEN, TX 76543, (888) 927-7951). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Mileage: 111,000

20190615SERVICE BRAKES

LEAVING HOME IN THE MORNING, CAR STARTED AND RAN NORMALLY, 1 BLOCK LATER, PRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO REALLY STAND ON IT TO STOP THE CAR. BRAKE SYSTEM, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ALL ACTIVATED. PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP AND THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. REPLACED PARKING BRAKE SWITCH, REAR BRAKE PADS, AND RODENT-CHEWED WIRING. WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. THEN, DRIVING CLOSE TO HOME ABOUT 35 MPH, BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. STANDING ON BRAKE PEDAL STOPPED CAR IN (ESTIMATED) DOUBLE NORMAL DISTANCE. ALL BRAKE-RELATED WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ACTIVATED, PLUS SERVICE REAR PARK ASSIST MESSAGE. PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UP. TOWED TO DEALER. SERVICE WRITER SAW LIGHTS AND MESSAGES, BUT TECHS LATER COULDN'T FIND MALFUNCTION, NO CODES SET. DEALERSHIP MADE NO REPAIRS, SENT ME HOME WITH A CAR I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE. WHEN ASKED IF THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, THEY PRETENDED NOT TO KNOW, AND DIDN'T PLAN TO CONTACT FORD ABO

Mileage: 49,700

20190608UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF. NO WARNING, IT JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, IT STARTED BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEM.

Mileage: 90,800

20190528ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE REAR VIEW BACKUP CAMERA FAILS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TOTALING AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER HAS REPEATEDLY BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 100

20190528VISIBILITY/WIPER

THE REAR VIEW BACKUP CAMERA FAILS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS TOTALING AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER HAS REPEATEDLY BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 100

20190425STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Mileage: 37,474

20190414STEERING

I WAS NOT INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THIS RECALL OR WHEN AND HOW TO GET IT REPAIRED. I HAD TO FIND OUT ONLINE MYSELF WHEN I WAS SEARCHING MY VIN.

20190401FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

EMISSION RECALL14E02 WHICH STATES VET MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING ON-BOARD EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT MEET CALIFORNIA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS, WHICH ALSO APPLY IN MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, NEW YORK AND VERMONT. DISABLED EMISSION-RELATED MONITORS ARE UNABLE TO WARN OF AN EMISSION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE WHEN BEING OPERATED SMELLS AND CAUSES OCCUPANTS TO CHOKE.

20190401UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EMISSION RECALL14E02 WHICH STATES VET MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING ON-BOARD EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT MEET CALIFORNIA STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS, WHICH ALSO APPLY IN MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, NEW YORK AND VERMONT. DISABLED EMISSION-RELATED MONITORS ARE UNABLE TO WARN OF AN EMISSION CONTROL MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE WHEN BEING OPERATED SMELLS AND CAUSES OCCUPANTS TO CHOKE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID have?
The 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID has 89 NHTSA complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID?
Yes, the 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID?
The most-complained component for the 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID is STEERING with 14 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.