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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,140 miles

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2014 Ford Fusion drivetrain problems

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2014 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 4 of 11)

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problem #160

Mar 192021

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #159

Mar 042021

Fusion

  • 156,328 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after shifting from reverse to drive, the vehicle continued to move backwards. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thoroughbred Ford of platte city, Inc. (1901 prairie view rd, platte city, mo 64079, (816) 858-3777) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 18V471000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,328.

- Edgerton, KS, USA

problem #158

Feb 192021

Fusion

  • 114,725 miles
On February 19, 2021. After backing my 2014 Ford Fusion into a parking space. I went to shift it into park. The lever shifted all the way forward as if it were in park. I turned off the car and because the car was on a slight incline it began to roll. I hit the brake and looked to see if I was indeed in park. The shifter was all the way forward but the display showed as if the car was in reverse. I tried to start the car. It would not start. I could not move the shifter out of park. I tried several times to remove the car from park. I could not. After checking youtube to see if anyone else had the same problems I checked on current recalls. There is a current recall on alike vehicles with the same problem I am having. Https://www.cars.com/research/Ford-Fusion-2014/recalls/. recall number 18V471000 component power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 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. I contacted the local Ford dealer and Ford.com and they told me, they would only fix the issues if I paid them because my Fusion was not on the recall list.

- Danville, VA, USA

problem #157

Nov 102020

Fusion

  • 58,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed by an independent mechanic however, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized Ford dealer. The vehicle was then towed to roy O'brien Ford (22201 E 9 mile rd, St clair shores, mi 48080) where the failure was diagnosed as a coolant intrusion where the coolant leaked into the engine and damaged the charge air cooler. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- St Clair Shore, MI, USA

problem #156

Oct 262020

Fusion

  • 117,783 miles
The vehicle was in motion on the highway when there was a clunk from the powertrain and the engine light and "hazard do not drive" light came on. I pulled over and had the vehicle towed. There had been a odd, sort of hard to hear whining noise when depressing the accelerator coming from some part of the powertrain for around 20,000 miles or so. I didn't think a whole lot about it since there were no warning indicators or engine lights on and besides the whining noise the vehicle ran normal. I had the vehicle taken to a Ford dealership for a repair estimate and was told I needed to have the transmission replaced with a brand new one at the cost of almost what the vehicle's resale value was. I later had it taken to a transmission repair specialist where they would remove the transmission then repair the internal components in the transmission at a lesser cost than replacing it with a brand new one. I was told the "transfer gear bearing" failed and had to be replaced a long with other "fail points" known to fail in this particular model transmission.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #155

Jan 072021

Fusion

  • 89,000 miles
Vehicle shuttering shifting hard into second or third gear from first just started

- Altoona, PA, USA

problem #154

Dec 062020

Fusion

  • 250,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission shift cable bushing failed. Car was in 'reverse'. brake applied and car shifted to drive. When brake was released the car drove backwards and remained in reverse. Brakes were immediately applied and car shifted to park. When brake was released, car again drove backwards, remaining in reverse. Brakes applied and car was turned off. Dash still indicated car was in reverse, but shifter was in park. Parking brake applied. Car would not start again because transmission was stuck in reverse. Despite recall # 19S16, my VIN# is not listed, despite an identical problem. Dealer refused service under recall, and repairs needed to be done out-of-pocket. Car was serviced at american tire and auto. Llc, 426 U.S. 206 #1, hillsborough, NJ. (908) 281-7500 failure of the transmission shift cable bushing was confirmed.

- Belle Mead, NJ, USA

problem #153

Nov 022020

Fusion

  • 59,252 miles
II had recall 19V362000 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift done on this car I cannot remember or find the date. I never had a problem with the shifter before the recall was done. On Monday Nov 2 2020 my wife had the car she stopped at a gas station parked the car and got out. The car rolled into a curb. She checked and the shifter was in park.the engine would not start, she called me and I looked at the shifter cable was detached from the trans shifter arm. The bushing was still on the shifter linkage at the trans.I perchesed a new bushing part "dg9Z-7K340-a. I instaled the new bushing as per the recall instructions. I am concerned this recall did not fix the problem, and may have made it worse. I still have the old bushing if you are interested in seeing it I will send it to you. Thank you taylor '

- Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

problem #152

Aug 132019

Fusion

  • 155,000 miles
Me and many others that have the 1.5 engines have the same problem as the safety recall 18S20 ' shift cable bushing replacement. This is the same part with the same problem. Why are our vehicles not included in this recall? I can't even find correct part for replacement. My car has lost propulsion after pulling out into traffic on I-65 in birmingham Alabama, nearly causing an accident. I know I am not the only consumer that has this same complaint. Ford should at the minimum offer the part for replacement. I've been having to drive like this for a year now.

- Calera, AL, USA

problem #151

Jun 012020

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle soon after each failure and resumed normal driving. The contact had yet to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic or a dealer to have the vehicle serviced or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #150

Oct 132016

Fusion

  • 18,213 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the towne Ford of redwood city dealer, located at: 1601 el camino real, redwood city, ca 94063, where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Also, the contact received NHTSA campaign number: 20V177000 (latches/locks/linkages) and the same dealer ordered the parts and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced a tsb number: 17-0030. The failure mileage was approximately 18,213.

- Woodside, CA, USA

problem #149

Jun 012019

Fusion

  • miles
I bought my 2014 Ford Fusion from used car lot had it for 2 years I keep maintenance up in timely manner. About 6 to 8 months ago my car has no power when driving it jerks like I was hit from behind and when changing lanes I try to speed up I press gas pedal but car goes nowhere only high revving sound takes a minute to pick up speed its uses alot of gas and 4 months my seat belt has trouble locking in belt. I still have and drive my car to and from work but its only getting worse

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #148

Aug 172020

Fusion

  • 139,000 miles
When putting the vehicle in park today with shifter, I removed the key, lifted my foot off the brake and the vehicle started rolling backwards. I applied the brakes. When turning the vehicle back on, it was stuck in "neutral" on the dash but the shifter is stuck in "park" and will not shift or move out of park. This is a known recall on Ford Fusion year 2014 but my VIN does not say it was part of that recall.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #147

Jun 122019

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 53,000 miles
I am having problems with the transmission. The main problem is the shifting. You will be driving at 30 mph and when it shifts up it fells like the transmission is going to fall out. It will do the same thing when you are slowing down. This has been going on for a while it is just getting worse.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #146

Jun 012020

Fusion

  • miles
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 Fusion do this. Causing wrecks is ridiculous!

- Chesapeake, OH, USA

problem #145

May 052020

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 101,000 miles
Transmission failure -transfer shaft failure caused destruction of the transmission tsb-18-2328.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #144

Mar 132020

Fusion

  • 132,475 miles
Vehicle was unable to shift out of park, found that the shifter cable bushing had become detached from the transmission and is very loose.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #143

Oct 242019

Fusion

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the transmission emitted an abnormal grinding and rubbing sound on the passenger's side drive shaft of the transmission. An unknow dealer was contacted and the contact was provided a technical service bulleting for transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the field service action for the transmission replacement was exceeded. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

- Harrisburg, IL, USA

problem #142

Jan 272020

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shifted from park to drive, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle started to vibrate with abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated at the time of failure. Antelope valley Ford 1155 auto mall dr, lancaster, ca 93534, was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that she would be better off going to an independent mechanic to have the vehicle repaired. Jim burke Ford 2001 oak St, bakersfield, ca 93301 was then contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to any recalls and that repairs would have to pay for out of pocket. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt at an estimated cost of $4,800. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #141

Jan 012020

Fusion

  • miles
The car will pulsate and shake when driving, then the check engine light would come on. You can't accelerate, like there no accelerating in then the car cut off, which is danger. I have had this car for less then a year, I just payed close to 1,000 bucks getting it fix from having electrical problems that my warranty did not cover. I had to take to the shop for things that was or recalled., in now this. I think I was sell a lemon.

- Garfield Hts, OH, USA

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