Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford Fusion has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,334 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V376000 Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V011000 Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V177000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V362000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V471000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V167000 Steering Wheel may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V169000 Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V210000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V209000 Engine Cylinder Head may Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V875000 Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V250000 Loss of Power Steering Assist From Salt Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V246000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V736000 Key Removal When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V597000 Air Bags may not Deploy as Intended NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V164000 Welds on Seat Assemblies may Fail/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 329 complaints
- Power Train 236 complaints
- Engine 205 complaints
- Electrical System 163 complaints
- Unknown or Other 153 complaints
- Service Brakes 90 complaints
Of the 1,334 complaints on file, 51 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 1,334 complaints, owners report 46 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,800–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Ford Fusion has numerous recalls, notably for brakes, power train, and door latches. High complaint volumes, especially regarding steering, power train, and engine, also suggest reliability concerns. Frequent issues with critical systems affect the overall reliability and ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| power train | 50,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,800 | common |
| brake hoses | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| door latches | 20,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Transmission slipping or rough shifting
- Brake pedal softness
- Engine overheating
- Doors not latching properly
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.