2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedan Problems And Complaints

2014 Ford Fusion hybrid User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical problems:

• The most common Ford Fusion hybrid engine problem is that it can overheat very easily. Although this was later taken up in the recall, several cars were already affected and had irreversible damage.
• Many owners have reported issues in which the steering wheel completely fails to provide any kind of assistance. This can also damage the steering components heavily and cause the driver to lose control over the vehicle.
• The starter system in the car is also a known fault and fails to start the vehicle properly. Many people have been left stranded on the side of the road due to this.
• There have been a large number of incidents in which the Ford Fusion hybrid engine light has come on. The common fault is a canister purge valve but there are other problems as well.
• There are a few instances of Ford Fusion hybrid brake problems as well. Due to a fault associated with the vacuum pump, it can fail to respond to inputs completely.
• The most common problems associated with the car would be Ford Fusion hybrid engine block problems. The issue is that the block is made of two materials that have two different melting points and hence the engine block will expand at different rates in different areas. The coolant leaks in many cases are due to this.

Electrical system problems:

• Ford Fusion hybrid battery problems are very common and are the reason for many cars not starting up properly. This makes a vehicle stall and not supply sufficient power to drive safely. Owners have to replace it very frequently to keep the car on the road.
• Many owners have also complained that the speakers blast a sudden screech that is deafening and then the infotainment system can shut itself off completely.
• Several electrical systems in the car have thrown up warnings and malfunctioned. These include climate control, seat controls, power windows, and so on.

Safety problems:

• There are quite a few complaints about the airbags of this vehicle producing a warning sign that does not go away despite repairs.
• In many cases where airbags could have saved the lives of passengers, they failed to deploy in this car.
• Active safety features such as pre-collision assist and lane keep assist are known to malfunction in this car.

Miscellaneous problems:

• The gear lever can often be stuck in Park. However, this problem is sometimes not associated with the gear lever itself but the shifter cable.
• One user has complained that the windshield wipers of the car are not fast enough. Another user complained of the headlights are not bright enough.

2014 Ford Fusion hybrid Recalls

S. No.	Date	NHTSA Campaign Number	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	January 13, 2022	22V011000	Brake light malfunction and rollaway risk	The brake pedal bumper may corrode and separate from the brake pedal	Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumper and clutch pedal bumper
2	June 8, 2020	20V331000	Doors may open while driving	A component within the door latches may break and cause it to open	Dealers will inspect the latch date code and replace the latch if necessary
3	March 23, 2020	20V177000	Doors may open while driving	A component within the door latches may break and cause it to open	Dealers will inspect the latch date code and replace the latch if necessary
4	August 29, 2019	19V632000	Steering gear motor may detach	The steering gear motor mounting bolts may corrode and make it detach	Dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer
5	May 13, 2019	19V362000	Unintentional rollaway due to detached shift cable	The transmission shift cable may detach and cause roll away when parked	Dealers will replace the shift cable
6	September 10, 2018	18V592000	Charger cord may overheat and cause fire	Some cars may have charger cords that were manufactured without thermistors	Dealers will replace the current cord with the new one
7	July 16, 2018	18V471000	Unintentional rollaway due to detached shift cable	The transmission shift cable may detach and cause roll away when parked	Dealers will replace the shift cable
8	March 12, 2018	18V169000	Transmission clutch slip and fluid leak	The clutch may fracture and damage the transmission assembly	Dealers will update vehicle software that detects and prevents clutch slip
9	March 12, 2018	18V167000	Steering wheel may detach	A steering wheel retaining bolt can loosen and allow the wheel to detach.	Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt
10	March 27, 2017	17V209000	Engine cylinder head may leak oil	The engine may overheat due to insufficient level of coolant and the oil may leak	Dealers will replace the coolant level sensor and supporting hardware
11	March 27, 2017	17V210000	Doors may unexpectedly open	A component within the door latches may break and cause it to open	Dealers will inspect the latch date code and replace the latch if necessary
12	December 5, 2016	16V875000	Front seatbelts may not restrain occupants	The seatbelt pre-tensioners can fail and will not restrain an occupant properly	Dealers will apply a protective coating to the seatbelt cable
13	April 28, 2015	15V250000	Loss of power steering assist due to salt corrosion	Salt may corrode and cause the steering gear motor to detach	Dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer
14	April 24, 2015	15V246000	Doors may unexpectedly open	A component within the door latches may break and cause it to open	Dealers will inspect the latch date code and replace the latch if necessary
15	November 18, 2014	14V736000	Key removal when not in Park	The key may be able to be removed from the vehicle even when it is not in Park	Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles
16	September 26, 2014	14V597000	Airbags may not deploy as indented	Short-circuits in the system could cause the airbags to not deploy as intended	Dealers will replace the RCM
17	April 2, 2014	14V164000	Weld on seat assemblies may fail	The seatbacks may become loose while driving and threaten safety	Dealers will replace the seats

Should you buy the 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid?

The Ford Fusion hybrid is a new kind of car and the technology feels fresh. But we have to say that in terms of reliability, this car is an absolute nightmare. Most of its owners have been very unhappy with how many problems the car has had since day one. Although the manufacturer has tried its best and followed it up with 17 recalls, which is a very expensive as well as a time-consuming affair, the car still has a lot of problems left over. Since most users are facing issues with the steering, transmission, engine, and so on, these issues are very much catastrophic and required huge repair bills. We would instead ask you to go for the Toyota Camry hybrid.