Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 1,398 complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

1,398

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V4710002018-16-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V3620002019-13-05

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V1690002018-12-03

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

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14V7360002014-18-11

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 1,398 issues reported over 1 model years, steering problems are the most common for the 2014 Ford Fusion. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Steering248

02Power Train176

03Engine108

04Unknown Or Other92

05Structure63

1,398 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fusion Fuel Economy

25–41mpg combined

22-43city

31-39hwy

$1,050-$1,750/yr

The 2014 Ford Fusion delivers 25 to 41 MPG combined across 8 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Fusion Hybrid FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

41mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

43 city39 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean

Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

38mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

40 city36 hwy~$1,150/yr10/10 Clean

Fusion FWD - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city35 hwy~$1,600/yr7/10 Clean

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean

Fusion AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Ford Fusion

37States

25%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

2499%

TXTexas

2278%

CACalifornia

2088%

MIMichigan

1716%

ILIllinois

1435%

MOMissouri

1245%

PAPennsylvania

1084%

GAGeorgia

1014%

DCWashington DC

1014%

OHOhio

1004%

NCNorth Carolina

753%

AZArizona

683%

MDMaryland

662%

DEDelaware

632%

MNMinnesota

632%

IN53

WA52

OK50

TN46

UT45

WIWisconsin

442%

NYNew York

442%

COColorado

401%

OR38

NJ37

MA34

NE31

NH29

KY28

IA25

NV25

ID24

AL23

VA23

RI22

NM20

KS20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

Buying a 2014 Ford Fusion?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2014 Ford Fusion a good car to buy?

The 2014 Ford Fusion has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Ford Fusion?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Fusion?

Fuel economy ranges from 25 to 41 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $820 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2014 Ford Fusion?

STEERING is the number-one complaint area for the 2014 Ford Fusion, based on 1,398 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.