2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI
The 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Power Train (5 complaints), and Seat Belts (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s and driver’s side seat belts failed to latch securely. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle started rolling backward. The contact could hear an abnormal metal grinding sound. The vehicle then stopped independently. Upon starting the vehicle and attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the battery was replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a second dealer, Lance Cunningham Ford (4101 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912), where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that he had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The vehicle had been at the dealer since February. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle started rolling backward. The contact could hear an abnormal metal grinding sound. The vehicle then stopped independently. Upon starting the vehicle and attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the battery was replaced. The vehicle was then towed to a second dealer, Lance Cunningham Ford (4101 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912), where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that he had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The vehicle had been at the dealer since February. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact’s husband stated that the steering wheel was not responding and required added force to turn the steering wheel. Additionally, the vehicle lunged forward in the direction he was steering. The contact stated that the steering warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering module needed to be replaced and programmed. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact's husband stated that the steering failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while placing items in the vehicle, she noticed that the brake lights were not illuminated on the instrument. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,792.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI
The 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI
Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ASI-45210 — EQUIPMENT
FORD: WHEN SOME VEHICLES ARE IN EV MODE OR GAS ENGINE IS OFF, THERE IS A DECREASED, IN PERFORMANCE AND AUDIO, OF THE SUBWOOFER AND NEEDS LATEST CALIBRATION USING IDS VERSION 96.02 OR HIGHER. MODEL 2014-16 FUSION. *PE
ASI-45098 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
FORD: THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BECM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION TO RESET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0B13 AFTER CONNECTING TO ELECTRIC CHARGING STATION. MODEL 2013-15 C-MAX PHEV, FUSION PHEV. *PE
45008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FORD 2013-2015 FUSION ENERGI : BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING OPEN BATTERY COOLING FAN FUSES F35 OR F36, OR AN INTERMITTENT 12 VOLT BATTERY DRAW. *LJ
TSB-14-0089 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD/LINCOLN: ACCOMPANIED BY THE CMDTCS P1A18, P1A19, P0AEE OR P0BCD, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP (ENERGI) OR WRENCH LAMP (HYBRID) WILL ILLUMINATE ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2013-2014 C-MAX, FUSION, MKZ. *PE
TSB-14-0005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD: THE ENGINE LAMP OR THE WRENCH WILL BE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P26CA AND/OR U019F. MODEL 2013-2014 FUSION, MKZ. *PE
TSB-13-11-1 — ENGINE
LINCOLN/FORD: SOME VEHICLES WOULD EXPERIENCE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U0284, THE ILLUMINATION OF EITHER THE ENGINE LAMP OR WRENCH DISPLAY. MODEL 2013 MKZ, FUSION. *PE UPDATED 3/12/14. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD FUSION ENERGI
- 2012 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 4 complaints
- 2013 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 60 complaints
- 2014 FORD FUSION ENERGI (current)
- 2015 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 34 complaints
- 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 33 complaints
- 2017 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 23 complaints
- 2018 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 5 complaints
- 2019 FORD FUSION ENERGI — 148 complaints
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