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CarComplaints.com Notes: Has the power steering started to show signs of failure in the 2014? Yeah, a little. Am I confident it will become a bigger problem over time? Yeah, a lot.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,056 miles

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2014 Ford Fusion steering problems

steering problem

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2014 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 5 of 14)

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problem #200

Oct 102021

Fusion

  • miles

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

While driving, my steering wheel locked and it felt as if I was driving a vehicle without power steering and it became hard to turn my wheel and two service lights came on; the stability control. It was normal road conditions on a straight road.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

problem #199

Oct 072021

Fusion

  • miles
My steering wheel is ready to fall off. Certain 2014 Ford Fusions have a recall for this problem and my vehicle is not one of them.The car cannot be driven at this time since my steering is affected, When I called Ford they say even if my car does have this problem I will have to pay for it.This vehicle only has 15 k miles on it.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #198

Sep 072021

Fusion

  • miles
Vehicle engine stopped and the following warning appeared: Steering Assist Fault Service Required. The vehicle engine would not turn back on. Failure occurred at 97344.8. Vehicle is regularly serviced. Vehicle will be towed to dealer.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

problem #197

Jul 082021

Fusion

  • miles

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

vehicle lost power steering mid turn almost causing loss of control, found multiple recalls for this issue in other years and models of the Ford Fusion.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #196

Jun 072020

Fusion

  • miles
I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WITH MY KIDS. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP MID DRIVING AND I COULDNT CONTROL THE WHEEL VERY DANGEROUS. ESPECIALLY HAPPENING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY CHILDREN ABOARD. WORST COULD HAVE HAPPEN BUT THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO DODGE AN CAR AN SLOW DOWN TO I STOP AN TURN ON HAZZER LIGHTS AND BREAK. I COULDNT TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL IT WAS VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE. IT WAS DISPLAYING MESSAGES PWER STEERING FAILURE AND ONE OTHER MESSAGE. I TRIED TURNING CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON BUT THAT DIDNT WORK. I HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP IN UNION CITY, GA. WHERE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS THE PWERSTEERING SYSTEM THAT FAILED COSTING $2600 IN REPAIRS THAT I DIDNT HAVE AND I NEEDED MY CAR FOR WORK. SO I HAD TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY TO FIX AN REPAIR THAT SHOULDNT HAVE HAPPEN. MY KIDS AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THIS HAPPEN JUNE 2020 I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL TIMES SUDMITTED DOCUMENTS OF REPAIRS AND RECIEPTS. STILL NO WORLD ON ADDING IT TO THE RECALL LIST TO SAVE OTHERS KNOWNING THIS HAS BEEN AN MAJOR ISSUE IN THESE CARS AS WELL AS i WAS TOLD THAT YOU ALL WOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR REPAIRS. STILL NO WORD YET AND ITS BEEN A YEAR. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #195

Jul 142021

Fusion

  • miles
While driving my 2014 Ford Fusion SE purchased in Ohio the power steering suddenly went out. This jeopardized the safety of my own children, children playing in my neighborhood, as well as, my own safety when I was left unable to steer the car. An independent mechanic diagnosed the problem. The driving gear was exposed to salt and brine due to the harsh Ohio winters. The sub-quality bolts, used by Ford, corroded and sheered allowing the driving gear to become completely detached. There is already a recall for this very issue, Reference# 19V632000. I ask that my vehicle be added to this recall. Thank you for your dedication to keeping our roads and families safe. In Christ, S. Alex Yates Youth Minister Church of the Holy Angels

- Twinsburg Oh, OH, USA

problem #194

Jul 172021

Fusion

  • miles

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

I was driving and all of a sudden these alerts popped up and my power steering was lost.

- Painted Post, NY, USA

problem #193

Jun 162021

Fusion

  • miles
I pulled out of my drive way and immediately the dash board lite up saying hill start assist not available, steering assist fault service required. So I backed up to the drive way and the power steering completely stopped working.

- Wakeman, OH, USA

problem #192

May 012020

Fusion

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the stability control off and steering assist fault messages was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle loses power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering) however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to Bob Thomas Ford West (5321 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) where they performed a diagnosis and informed him that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the steering gear should have been replaced under the initial recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #191

May 152021

Fusion

  • miles
A warning message appeared referring to the steering system and hill assist. I have had the vehicle since 2017 and kept up maintenance as recommended by Ford. The steering becomes difficult at low speeds but improved with acceleration. This is a safety hazard because when slowing down to make a turn the delay from the struggle to turn the steering wheel could result in a collision. I have had the vehicle towed to the dealership for service. When checking recalls on the NHTSA app by YEAR/MAKE/MODEL, I discovered that this issue is common for drivers of my particular vehicle. See info below from www.NHTSA.gov: -?? Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.-?? I live in NC and the vehicle has been through 3 Winters which could be responsible for the issue since salt is constantly spread on the roads to make driving conditions safer when ice and snow are present; however, NC is not one of the states being included in Recall number 15S14. I feel that NC should be included considering salt is used during winter.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #190

May 042021

Fusion

  • miles

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

I went to have my car inspected and it passed but they gave me a form with 4 recalls I need to have repaired at no charge asap please

- Thrall, TX, USA

problem #189

May 012021

Fusion

  • 63,900 miles
Purchased the 2014 Ford Fusion with 63,845 miles on it. Two weeks after purchase the power steering locked up while driving (turning the vehicle) and almost caused an accident. Took it back to the car dealership where it was purchased and it needs a new steering rack. Research into this showed that Ford Fusion in earlier year models had a recall for this very safety concern and reports of many others in the more recent years continuing to have this safety issue.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #188

Mar 282021

Fusion

  • 83,100 miles
Our power steering no longer works a message on the dash says power steering assist fault service required. Consumer reports says there is a recall for Ford Fusion the same year under recall number 19S26. My car is not included in this recall however it is having the same issue this issue is taking place in cold-weather states due to corrosion via salt we live in nh.

- Atkinson, NH, USA

problem #187

Feb 282021

Fusion

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V632000 (steering) however, the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The contact's father started the vehicle however, the steering wheel ceased and the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the contact's residence. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and would not be repaired free of charge. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Belmont, MI, USA

problem #186

Mar 022021

Fusion

  • 123,000 miles
I was merging into the left lane to take a 30ft roundabout at 20-25 mph and mid circle the cars power steering cut off, pulling car to the outside median. Warning lights came on, loss of traction controls and something to do with hill parking.

- Blossvale, NY, USA

problem #185

Mar 162021

Fusion

  • 94,000 miles
Lost my power steering, while I was parked at mcdonalds, hill assist light and advance trac lights are on. I can not drive it with no power steering.the car was in part, when I put it in reverse, both lights came on and no power steering put it back in part, turn the engine off, I tried thid three or four times, finally I had power steering agian, drove 16 miles to home and it happened again. So down it just sits there, I'm not going to drive it again until it's fixed. I can't afford to fix it if it's going to cost thousands of dollars, there should be a recall, too many people having the same thing go wrong.

- Harrisville, NY, USA

problem #184

Feb 022021

Fusion

  • 120,000 miles
My power assist motor bolts broke when doing a 3 point turn causing the car loose its power steering. Researched Ford recalls for 2013-2015 Fusion and found there is a recall for this exact issue. Recall 15S14 which states the corrosion problem. My car is registered in ct and should be included but Ford say it does not apply to my VIN. The mechanics at Ford agree that this should be covered but they are unable to do anything without Ford permission. The cost is $2700. I am looking to get this covered under the recall but I am stuck. I hope someone will contact me.

- New London, CT, USA

problem #183

Jan 302021

Fusion

  • 72,715 miles
From cold start, power steering failure. Steering wheel impossible to turn with engine running. Instrumentation warning light and message: "steering assist fault...service advance trac." Vehicle not drivable. 72,715 miles on vehicle.

- Libertyville, IL, USA

problem #182

Sep 012020

Fusion

  • 86,745 miles
Transmission is slipping really bad. It stalls while driving and trying to accelerate. It also shifts out really rough. The electrical system stays on even when the car is off I've already replaced refurbished transmission and the wheel bearing. I feel very unsafe and don't allow my kids to ride in car for not knowing what could happen. Even while car is idling there a loud knock

- Thomasville, GA, USA

problem #181

Jan 032021

Fusion

  • 74,036 miles
My car, a 2014 Ford Fusion SE, was parked in my driveway on 1/2/2021, everything was fine on 1/3/2021 I started the car and my power assist did not work and an error of "steering assist fault service required", "service advancetrac", "hill assist off" and my traction light came on stating it is off. This car has 74036 miles and has never had a problem. I called the Ford dealership and was told there are no recalls for this. The car was stationary with no reason for these problems.

- Howell, MI, USA

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