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

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V160000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to slow as needed. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while stopped with her foot on the brake pedal, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard, with the ABS warning light displayed on the instrument panel. Despite the failure, the contact carefully drove the vehicle back to her residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the rear brake hoses were corroded. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The low brake fluid warning light and the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake and veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear brake flexible hoses needed to be replaced. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which she related to the failure; however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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This is actually not a complaint. The recall for my 2014 Ford Fusion has been completed. Recall 23S12/NHTSA Recall 23V162. The brake lines leaked last fall sometime, so I had it repaired at a local auto repair shop, not a Ford Dealer. After the repair, I got the recall notice. I took the notice and my receipt to my Ford Dealer, Borgman Ford, Grandville, Michigan. I was reimbursed by them for the cost of the repair. Evidently, they did not enter into the database that the repair has been done, because I am still getting the recall notices. Getting the notices is not what bothers me, it's that if and when I decide to sell or trade it in, the recall will show not complete. I would appreciate it if you could complete the recall notice.

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The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as she no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. Additionally, while at a stop sign, the parking brake seized. The parking assist warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V471000 (Power Train) and 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal was spongy while depressed. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake line fractured. The brake fluid and brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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 contact was referred to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake lines. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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2015 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD WILL NOT REIMBURSE THEM FOR ALL REPAIRS.

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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

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Brake fluid leaks. Mechanic cost too much to fix. Said it might be master cylinder.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went down to the floorboard. The contact's husband added brake fluid to the reservoir; however, the failure persisted. Upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the contact's husband noticed that the brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that one of the front brake hoses had ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later received a notice for Ford Campaign Number 22N02. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided partial reimbursement. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

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Brakes suddenly went out while vehicle was in use. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor and emergency brake did not work or secure vehicle. No dash warnings or lights showed up in advance for warning. Vehicle was towed to mechanic where it was confirmed that a part of the brake line had ruptured on the passenger side and would not allow fluid to be retained. Repair Cost was paid out of pocket and owner was out of work 2 day.

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Brakes failed ,hoses

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While driving heard a noise and saw a warning light on the dash light up, took it in to be checked and was told the brake hoses just suddenly busted.

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

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, she had to apply extra pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

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At 87549 miles the right front hydraulic brake hose ruptured under braking causing near complete loss of braking ability for the vehicle. The mechanic who replaced the hose said it failed at the wheel side connector fitting causing near complete loss of brake fluid in the braking system. There were no warning lights or messages prior to the hose failure. I requested the hose be saved and it is in my possession. The vehicle was not inspected by any other party.

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UNKNOWN. I just know something not right with my car. My brake lights will not turn off. There is something wrong with well i think there is something wrong with the transmission and steering. It just needs an all over inspection honestly. I need help, idk what else to do. I have to get back and forth to work! Help!!!

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I took my 2014 ford fusion, per a recap letter, to my local dealership on 10/11/22. I was notified today, 10/14/22, that the part ordered was DENIED by ford due to a policy to prevent dealerships from “hoarding” parts. Apparently my dealership has ordered too many brake line parts. I was told that they would retry on 10/17/22 but couldn’t guarantee it would be approved. I’m the meantime I’m without a car as my brake line is leaking and if I have to drive it’s a risk. How can parts be DENIED for a RECALL?!?!? This policy puts drivers at extreme risk of injury or death while they wait for their cars to be fixed.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. However, upon picking up the vehicle and driving, the vehicle would not exceed 40 MPH. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle started surging. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond and decelerated independently. The contact was able to drive back to the dealer and parked the vehicle. The dealer completed unknown repairs on the vehicle. The contact was then able to drive to her residence without any further issues. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,152.

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Brake hose broke and vehicle has only 54228 miles on it.

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I have an Electronic Brake System in my Ford Fusion. I rarely use the function. However, when entering into my vehicle, the Electronic Brake System is flashing BRAKE repeatedly, even when I never placed it in that function when turning off my car prior. I went to get my car tested and nothing was found. No problem codes. This may be a defect with the car itself.

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The right front (passenger side) brake line burst. I started the engine and felt that the brake pedal would not move. When I pressed the brake pedal a second time it went all the way to the floor. Shortly after the brake pedal pushed to the floor the low brake oil warning appeared on the dash. I then looked under the car and I could see brake fluid all over the ground. Fortunately this didn't happen a little earlier in the day when my wife was driving in Boston and on Interstate 93. The results could have been very serious! I have found many existing complaints on the internet and there is already a recall for a couple of Ford vehicles (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCMN-20V469-7118.pdf) that should be expanded to cover Ford Fusions.

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