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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 7 of 11)

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problem #100

Apr 222019

Fusion

  • 66,100 miles

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

Not shifting properly and a leak. There is a recall # 18V169000 but it does not include this particular Ford Fusion even though this is happening to my car.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #99

Apr 232019

Fusion

  • 78,000 miles
After getting to my destination and pulling into a designated parking spot, I put the vehicle in park and got out. As I was getting out, the vehicle began to roll. I immediately got back in and applied the brakes. I checked to see if I indeed had put the vehicle in park and the parking indicator read "park". at that time, I engaged the parking break to keep the vehicle from rolling. Fault: "vehicle continues to move after being placed in park." After investigating the problem, I found out that Ford had a recall (recall 18S20) for faulty shift cable bushing. I checked the shift cable bushing and it was broke. Upon checking with the Ford dealer, they told me the vehicle wasn't covered by the recall due to it being manufactured after the recall ended. How can the vehicle have the same issue as the recall if it was manufactured after the recall?

- Ludowici, GA, USA

problem #98

Apr 202019

Fusion

  • 128,000 miles
Vehicle will go into safe mode while driving and will force you to pull over and shut down vehicle regardless of location, traffic, or driving condition. When you shut off car, you wait a few minutes, restart car and then car drives normal again, until it happens again.

- Jersey Village, TX, USA

problem #97

Apr 152019

Fusion

  • 75,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contacted stated that the gear shift selector seized in neutral. The vehicle was taken to palm coast Ford (located at 1150 palm coast pkwy sw, palm coast, fl 32137, (386) 447-3380) where it was diagnosed that the bushing on the transmission cable fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V471000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #96

Apr 112019

Fusion

  • 77,000 miles
While attempting to drive to work one morning, I started my vehicle, and put it in drive. When I hit the gas, I rolled backwards. I noticed the display showed me in reverse even though the shifter was in drive. I tried shifting gears but the display still had me in reverse even when I shifted to neutral and back in park. I turned the vehicle off and tried to turn the car back on but it would not start because the display still showed the transmission in reverse even though the shifter was still in park. Because of this, the car would roll forward. I had to use my emergency brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling. This is is a known recall but for some reason my vehicle's VIN number was not part of the recall so I had to pay for towing and repairs out of pocket.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #95

Apr 052019

Fusion

  • 205,208 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was turned off and in the park position, it reversed out of the driveway without warning. The contact ran outside, opened the driver's door, and applied the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. There was no crash or injuries. The vehicle was towed to yemm Ford, Inc. (2201 w main St, galesburg, il 61401, (888) 420-6993) where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable bushing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was 205,208.

- Knoxville, IL, USA

problem #94

Mar 052019

Fusion

  • 79,228 miles

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

There is a recall on Ford Fusion for shifter cable coming loose which occurred to my Fusion I was informed at the Ford dealer that my vehicle was not part of the recall so I had to pay $500 to have it repaired.since this is the same problem on the same year model vehicles in the recall, I think all Fusion should be included in recall before some one is in an accident or injured

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #93

Mar 152019

Fusion

  • 94,710 miles
Shift cable off transmission cable bushing. Parked at work, shifted to park and took foot off brake and began rolling. Shifter was stuck in the park position but car was in drive. Used E-brake avoid rolling into vehicle ahead of me. Bob allen Ford in overland park, ks completed the repairs and noted "C/S the car will not start it thinks it is in drive found shift cable off transmission replaced cable bushing and adjusted cable, verified operation. This is known recall on 2013 and 2014 Ford Fusion manufactured at the hermosillo Mexico plant, but my car manufactured in December of 2013, does not fall within the dates on the recall so I was required to pay for repairs, parts, labor, and a tow to the service center totaling $447.12. Advised by bob allen Ford to file a complaint and/or contact Ford about the issue and request a refund.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #92

Sep 012018

Fusion

  • 200,000 miles
Transmission ( outside linkage and double clutch ) both of these problems occur when you are driving and could be very dangerous. I have tried to speak with over 5 different individuals at Ford cust. Serv and and 4 different people at 2 different Ford dealerships. These issues have been fixed as recalls for thousands of other Ford owners but they refuse to do anything for me. Not only was my family put in danger, but the cost of these repairs is over $8500. The value of this vehicle is 4000, and I still owe 9000. Please help me find a way to resolve this issue. I find it hard to believe that it is a coincidence that my car just happens to have the same problems yet they refuse to fix mine. No recall has been issued for me, yet they have issued recalls for these same problems for others, ,,not a coincidence, thank you..vehicle was in motion on a city street for both occurrences. These recalls are common knowledge so I have nothing to uplaod

- Stephenson, VA, USA

problem #91

Jan 282019

Fusion

  • 0 miles
My car is a 2014 Ford Fusion I purchased at the dealership 2 years ago. Never had a problem until recently. After I turn on my car and switch gear to "drive" my car will shut down within 20 feet. I have to park the car and wait a few minutes and try again; it always happens later on during the day when driving off a parking lot. The main problem is that the "check engine" light never comes of, but there is certainly a problem when the car shuts down on it's own; it never shuts off while driving at high speed, but I am truly concern with this matter. I took my car to the dealership to get to the bottom of the problem. I was advised it will cost me $110 for a diagnostic, which I paid. I waited for 4 hours and according to the mechanic the antifreeze is mixing with the engine oil and that's what cause the car to stall occasionally and the cost of repair will be $2,100. When I checked the car along with a personal mechanic there is no indication of anything mixing with the engine oil, the oil is clean is not milky and it smells fine. Bottom line I am not happy with the fact that there is no recall for this serious issue and even more so that Ford dealership was so dishonest about the car symptoms. Needless to say I will not buy a Ford again and still don't know what's wrong with my car

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #90

Dec 132018

Fusion

  • 41,000 miles

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

Transmission down shifts and the car losses forward speed while driving at highway and city streets.

- Wildwood, FL, USA

problem #89

Nov 132018

Fusion

  • 90,000 miles
I had an issue on my 14 Fusion. Of the shifter separating from the transmission. I noticed the problem when I shifted my car into the park position and removed my foot from the break, allowing my car to pull forward again. Thankfully I was in a parking area with plenty of room. No one was hurt and no property damage was sustained. This problem leaves you with no transmission controls. Ford does have a recall on the very problem my car experienced but, unfortunately for me my car was not included, leaving me to fix the problem myself. Ford needs to expand the recall since it is obviously a bigger problem then they believe with my car having this same failure. The last recall they fixed, seatbelt on front passenger, has only had more issues of retracting then before the service, does make me wonder if it's not better that I repaired the failure personally. It failed at 90K but I have had no more issues after a 20 dollar repair.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #88

Dec 152018

Fusion

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While operating the vehicle, the transmission would not shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission pump and torque converter. Approximately two months later, the transmission shift cable bushing detached and caused the vehicle to roll backwards. The vehicle was taken to town Ford (1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V471000 (power train). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Fort Benning, GA, USA

problem #87

Jan 302019

Fusion

  • 70,000 miles
Takata recall - I was trying to park my car and as I moved the gear shift to reverse the dash reflected that the car was still in drive. Only way I could get my car to stop was putting on the emergency break. I discovered that there is a recall for this issue recall number 18V471000 but because my VIN number is not listed for the recall Ford dealership refuses to fix it without charge.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #86

Jan 242019

Fusion

  • 93,973 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving 75 mph on the freeway, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the road shoulder and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. Also, when the contact filled the tank with fuel, the engine made an abnormal sound. In addition, the transmission slipped and would not shift into the correct gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 93,973.

- Cantonmenten, FL, USA

problem #85

Jan 232019

Fusion

  • 94,000 miles
Shifter cable deteriorated causing the vehicle to not go to "park". the vehicle was stationary in a parking lot and would not start due to this issue. I put the parking brake on to prevent rolling away.

- Bennington, NE, USA

problem #84

Jan 092018

Fusion

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was in reverse, it failed to move. The contact shifted the gear into park, but the transmission remained in neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission gear shift cable became detached. The vehicle was not repaired. Grahams auto mall (1515 West 4th St, mansfield, oh) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 96,000.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #83

Oct 012018

Fusion

  • 195,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to place the gear into park; however, the gear shifter failed to engage. The contact had to break the plastic gear shifter mechanism to place the gear into park. The vehicle was towed to malloy Ford of winchester (1911 valley avenue, winchester, va 22601, (540) 667-4434) and the gear shifter clutch was replaced. The repair did not correct the failure. A few weeks later, the contact was unable to shift gears. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission's front clutch slipped and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V471000 (power train) and NHTSA campaign number: 18V169000 (power train). The failure mileage was 195,000.

- Stphenson, VA, USA

problem #82

Nov 262018

Fusion

  • 40,700 miles
Car dies when I stop at stop signs or red light on cold mornings. On city streets going to work. Car taken to auto center 12-18-18 & problem found. I was told only Ford dealerships could repair. 35A-P061B:00:47-found an internal failure in the power train control module. Correction/action taken- refer to dealer for repair-programmable module

- Richardson, TX, USA

problem #81

Dec 062018

Fusion

  • 110,293 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck in the park position and the vehicle continued to roll as if it were in the neutral position. During the failure, the gear shifter display also indicated that the transmission was in the neutral position. The vehicle was towed to mountain view Ford (301 East 20th street, chattanooga, tn) where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable bushing was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 18V471000 (power train). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 110,293.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

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