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What 1,347 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (1,347)Crash / fire / injury (69)Steering (326)Transmission & drivetrain (247)Engine (210)Electrical system (157)Brakes (115)Fuel system (85)Seat belts (81)Body & structure (77)Latches & locks (51)Airbags (45)

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Jan 17, 2025BrakesCrash

While the car was moving in reverse, the brake pedal went to the floor, and the driving had to steer off the road and hit a tree to stop the vehicle. The driver side door and front door was damaged in the collision. After the collision, the driver noticed the parking brake indicator light was on.

NHTSA ODI 11636537

Mar 19, 2024Transmission & drivetrainCrash

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when his friend placed the vehicle in the park position on an inclined parking lot, the vehicle rolled back 30 seconds after the driver exited the vehicle. The vehicle collided with another vehicle. A police report was not taken. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

NHTSA ODI 11578295

Aug 9, 2023BrakesCrash1 injury

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35-37 MPH, he saw an animal on the road and depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle responded with delay. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact swerved to avoid crashing into the animal, and the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole, then rolled over two times. The air bags deployed. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. The contact was examined by emergency units and was advised he had not sustained major injuries. The contact sustained whiplash, a laceration and bruise on the right knee, and a swollen neck. The contact was transported to the residence. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The contact later received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) that he related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

NHTSA ODI 11537423

Jul 25, 2023Transmission & drivetrainCrash

Warning on dash instructed driver to immediately pull to the right. Pulling the car to the right to exit the freeway. The car struck a bridge barrier. The car would not move or restart. My daughter-in-law and my granddaughter were exposed to the interstate and put under extreme risk. The car has been at the Ford dealership for 11 months. It reportedly has a transmission issue. We had to pay out of pocket $8000 for the work on the.

NHTSA ODI 11534302

May 20, 2023Seat beltsBrakesCrash3 injuries

Seatbelt failed during collision did not lock fully extended and did not retract brakes did not engage right away

NHTSA ODI 11523059

May 16, 2023BrakesCrash

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his daughter driving approximately 35 MPH and approaching a stop light, the driver pressed the brake pedal to stop the braking system malfunctioned and the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the vehicle to drive into the intersection and crash into a second vehicle. During the crash, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was driven away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was destroyed and parked in the contacts residence. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 104,000.

NHTSA ODI 11522224

May 1, 2023BrakesCrash3 injuries

Ford Fusion was traveling about 40 miles per hours then driver pressed on the break pedal and the car while hearing breaks continued traveling 25- 30 feet. I was in the back and could clearly see the driver pressing on the break pad all the way down.

NHTSA ODI 11519721

Mar 26, 2023BrakesCrash3 injuries

While riding in the above vehicle we were going about 40 miles per hour. Then about 50 feet in front of us there was a vehicle that was reversing. The driver hit the break very hard but the vehicle was not slowing down. While I understand that the recent recalls of 2013 - 208 Ford Fusion sedan were not for hybrid vehicles. I think the hybrid also have the same issue or have a different with the brakes of the car. It

NHTSA ODI 11513790

Dec 20, 2022BrakesCrash

2014 Ford Fusion front brake line burst without warning leaving the vehicle with no braking power and low brake fluid light on.

NHTSA ODI 11498296

Sep 8, 2022EngineFire

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had a recall remedy had been completed on the vehicle relating to the transmission. The contact stated that a low oil pressure had been detected. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the master mechanic had to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated the appointment with the master mechanic had not been completed as of yet. The contact stated that since the making of their appointment while driving when they heard a loud pop noise come from the vehicle. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact then coasted to the side of the road where the vehicle completely shut off. Another person nearby noticed the vehicle had caught on fire underneath the hood of the vehicle. The fire department arrived and put out the fire. A police report was filed and a case number was provided. There were no injuries and no medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled due to the engine being completely melted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred them to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11483503

Aug 24, 2022Transmission & drivetrainCrash

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked in their driveway, turned the vehicle off, and exited the vehicle it suddenly began rolling backward and came to a stop by crashing into the neighbor's tree. No warning lights were illuminated. No air bags deployed. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. There was damage done to the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was not filed. The contact had not informed the dealer of the incident. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

NHTSA ODI 11480934

Jul 18, 2022CrashFire

While commuting to work the car randomly caught fire lost brakes and steering

NHTSA ODI 11474412

Jul 13, 2022Service Brakes, AirCrash

The contact's son owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her husband was in the vehicle located on an incline and reversing, the brake pedal was applied but they failed to respond and crashed into an unknown vehicle. The driver looked under the hood and noticed the oil was low. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was no reported injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI 11473669

Apr 5, 2022Crash2 injuries

While driving on the freeway lost control of steering, spun around into traffic when trying to switch lanes, and flipped over multiple times across the freeway without airbag deployment. My passenger and I suffered injury due to this. I am still going to physical therapy for my shoulder. No messages prior to the accident, I made sure to follow all safety precautions and take care of maintenance, and all safety recalls as soon as possible. The car has been sent over to the police and insurance company for further inspection.

NHTSA ODI 11459756

Feb 16, 2022Seat beltsCrash1 injury

I purchased the vehicle used from a local Mercedes dealership (April 2018) with multiple open recalls. One of the recalls was 16S42. On May 2, 2018, the vehicle was brought to a local Ford dealer where they "corrected" the open recalls. In February 2020, my wife was involved in a motor vehicle accident on the interstate. There was a construction zone that brought traffic to a stop and she was rear-ended by an SUV at speeds between 45-60 MPH totaling the vehicle while it was at a stop. She was the only occupant and was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the cash. The airbags did not deploy and the driver seatbelt did not lock causing her head to strike the steering wheel. She didn't remember if she lost consciousness or not, however, she was later diagnosed with a concussion. The vehicle has since been totaled and was taken into possession by the insurance company. I am unaware of any inspection of the seatbelt that was performed after the crash. I do possess photographs of the vehicle. There were no warning lights active prior to the crash.

NHTSA ODI 11452247

Aug 26, 2021Fire

It has been reported that the battery in the trunk of the vehicle caught fire and melted down. It is unknown if the vehicle was being operated at the time of the incident. It is unknown if there is a fire or police report available. This is a U.S. Government vehicle owned by GSA and the vehicle is self insured by the government. There was an estimate written by a repair facility and the vehicle has been determined a total loss.

NHTSA ODI 11430649

Aug 24, 2021Electrical systemFire

The charger for the plug-in hybrid component of the vehicle started a fire that damaged my property and vehicle. Ford failed to provide a replacement of the recalled charger, including when vehicle was at dealerships, despite my request at the time. Had I not noticed the fire immediately, it likely would have been catastrophic. Fortunately, I was able to use all of a full fire extinguisher to put it out. I contacted Ford about this matter and was told by their corporate customer service that they had no information or assistance of any kind to provide me. I requested a manager call me however I have not received a call back.

NHTSA ODI 11430296

Aug 24, 20211 injury

I was driving around a 2 lane roundabout when my cars steering wheel lost power steering causing me to Swerve into outside Lane almost hitting another vehicle. There were no other warning lights on before this happened but after the incident I had a steering assist, hill top and advanced traction control lights come on. And now have no power steering

NHTSA ODI 11430403

Mar 7, 2021AirbagsCrash2 injuries

I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND SUFFERED NUMEROUS INJURIES BECAUSE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. (I WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT). I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS.

NHTSA ODI 11399578

Sep 1, 2020Speed controlBrakesCrash2 injuries

I WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION ON THURSDAY 8/27 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30PM. WHILE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, BUT RATHER THAN SLOW DOWN, MY CAR ACCELERATED. WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE ALL THE WAY DOWN IT STILL CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNTIL I HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH FINALLY STOPPED MY CAR. I AM LUCKY NO ONE INCLUDING MYSELF DIED- THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE. FORD CONTINUES TO HAVE THESE ISSUES AND THEIR NEGLIGENCE IS GOING TO HARM MORE PEOPLE!

NHTSA ODI 11352610

Aug 28, 2020EngineCrash

MY VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED INA ACCIDENT 11/25/2019 WHICHI RESULTEED IN A DDER HITTING THE CAR. THE CARS BODY WAS REPAIRED AS WELL AS THE RADIATOR AND THEN MARCH 2020. THE CAR SHUT COMPLETED DOWN. I WAS ADVISED TO CHECK TO SEE IF THIS WAS RECALL BECAUSE THE CAR NEVER WORKED AFTER THE DEER HIT IT. THE COOLANT CONTIUED TO BACK INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING COOLANT INTRUSION INTO THE CYLINDERS. EACH TIME WE PUT MORE IN IT RAN OUT OR INTO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI 11351879

Aug 19, 2020BrakesCrash

BRAKE PEDAL SINKING TO THE FLOOR THIS CAUSED MY WIFE TO BACK INTO ANOTHER CAR AND DAMAGE BOTH CARS. NOW THE PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS FLASHING AND ACTING UP. HAD TOWED TO SHOP. I'VE SEEN RECALLS COMING OUT ON THIS ISSUE HOPING FORD IS GOING TO COVER THIS EXPENSIVE ISSUE. HAS CAUSED ONE ACCIDENT ALREADY. PLEASE CONTACT ME ABOUT THIS.*DT*AS

NHTSA ODI 11350215

Jun 27, 2020AirbagsSeat beltsCrash3 injuries

I REAR-ENDED A 2002 DODGE RAM. A GUY WAS MAD THAT I BLEW AT HIM BECAUSE HE SLEPT THE PREVIOUS TRAFFIC LIGHT AND SLAMMED ON BRAKES AT A GREEN TURNING ARROW AND I HIT HIM, HE KEPT GOING. MY WHOLE FRONT END IS DAMAGED. AIR BAGS SHOULD'VE COME OUT. *TR

NHTSA ODI 11331258

Jun 22, 2020SteeringCrash1 injury

A PRIOR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN MADE RELATIVE TO THIS VEHICLES STEERING ON OR ABOUT 30 DAYS PRIOR TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED TO THE STEERING. ENROUTE TO MY EMPLOYMENT. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX 5 MIN INTO MY DRIVE I TURNED AROUND IN A LOCAL DRIVEWAY TO PROCEED BACK TO MY RESIDENCE ON A STRAIGHT PAVED HIGHWAY WITH WET, DARK, DOWN-GRADE CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES STEERING INDICATOR LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON AND THE VEHICLES STEERING TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT WITH HARDLY NO BRAKING ABILITY CAUSING MY VEH TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY TRAVELING ON SLICK WET GRASS DOWN-HILL 150' FT. STRIKING SEVERAL TREES CAUSING SERIOUS PERMANENT INJURIES FRACTURING MY RIGHT FEMUR AND HIP, ALONG WITH SIGNIFICANT HEAD INJURIES TO MY FOREHEAD. (1) DRIVER OCCUPANT. THE DRIVER AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, NO PASSENGER DEPLOYMENT. THE VEH HAD JUST BEEN ALIGNED ON 2 OCCASIONS WITH 4 NEW TIRES. THIS VEH NEEDS INVESTIGATED FULLY FOR MFG, DEFECTS AND RECALL. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE I FIND SIGNIFICANT REPORTING OF THE SAME OCCURRENCES. I DO HAVE PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI 11330105

Jun 18, 2020Transmission & drivetrainEquipmentCrash

THE TRANSMISSION ISN'T SWITCHING RIGHT AND THROWS THE WHOLE CAR FORWARD AND IT ONLY HAS 32000 MILES ON IT 2014 FORD FUSION. THIS HAS BEEN A ONGOING ISSUE HAD LOOKED AT 2X THEY SAY ALL 2014 FORD FUSIONS DO THIS. CAUSING WRECKS IS RIDICULOUS! *TR

NHTSA ODI 11329579

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