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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:
56,404 miles

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2014 Ford Fusion steering problems

steering problem

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2014 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 8 of 15)

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problem #149

Nov 102019

Fusion

  • 68,600 miles

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

Driving car and "power steering failure" notification came up on the console. Immediately was very difficult to turn steering wheel. Struggled to get the car home and off the road. Searched the issue and saw a recall for 2010-2013 vehicles at similar mileage point.

- Cheshire, CT, USA

problem #148

Oct 192019

Fusion

  • 88,000 miles
The power steering of the car does not work ! I was coming down a mountain and I finally got home parked my car. When I came back to get in the power steering was lost! I could've been seriously injured if the power steering would've been lost while driving. I see this recall in these cars recently

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #147

Oct 212019

Fusion

  • 61,000 miles
I was taking my baby to daycare and my car just stopped steering....

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #146

Nov 042019

Fusion

  • 92,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction and 'steering assist faulty, service required' and 'service advancetrac' were displayed. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, 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: 19V632000 (steering), although the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

- Mt. Sterling, OH, USA

problem #145

Oct 312019

Fusion

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel suddenly jerked twice and the power steering failed. The steering assist fault and another unknown warning indicator illuminated immediately afterwards. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The contact's husband got in the driver's seat and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure continued. The contact's husband proceeded to drive home. The contact had not contacted the dealership. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 19V632000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Potsdan, NY, USA

problem #144

Mar 272019

Fusion

  • 99,765 miles
Power steering control module is malfunctioning. This is causing my steering to act on it's own. The car at times will try to turn on it's own, other times it tries to counter steer while going around bends. The faster you go the worse it gets.

- Blackhawk, SD, USA

problem #143

Sep 232019

Fusion

  • 57,946 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and power off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle without power steering to his residence. Three days later, the vehicle was taken to yucca valley Ford center (57927 twentynine palms highway, yucca valley, ca 92284, (760) 365-2353), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the epas system had multiple failures and the electrical steering system needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact that he would needed to tear down the rack and pinion for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,946.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

problem #142

Oct 022019

Fusion

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became loose, but did not detach. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #141

Sep 142019

Fusion

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The contact stated that greater effort was needed to steer the vehicle. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #140

Sep 142019

Fusion

  • miles
My battery died and power assist required, advanced trac & hill assist came on after it was jumped. Now the steering wheel is hard to turn.

- Duluth, GA, USA

problem #139

Aug 132019

Fusion

  • 22,100 miles

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

'takata recall' I have a 2014 Ford Fusion.one day while driving service advance trac and power steering failure warning come on and my steering wheel tighten up almost causing me to crash I took my vehicle to the shop and they told me that this oroblem happento a lot of Ford vehicles and that it would cost me 2600 dollars to fix I was in total disbelief because I can't afford that when reaching out to Ford they weren't any help as well they stated that being that I was out of my warranty there's nothing they can do I'm unable to drive my car now get my kids to school or even go to work because of this issue

- Charleston, SC, USA

problem #138

Aug 162019

Fusion

  • 111,000 miles
Car has limited power and acceleration. Hesitates when accelerating. When climbing a hill, transmission wont downshift properly. When maneuvering "S" curves you can feel resistance in the steering. There is a wrench light for the restraint system that cant be located.

- Blackhawk, SD, USA

problem #137

Jul 212019

Fusion

  • 69,000 miles
The electric power steering needed replacement at 69K miles.the 2013 Ford Fusion had a power steering recall but the 2014 did not.

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #136

Jul 182019

Fusion

  • 96,500 miles
Power steering assist disabled while driving at 65mph almost causing accident due to the fact that steering the vehicle became very difficult.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #135

Aug 032019

Fusion

  • 117,000 miles
While driving on city streets I lost power steering and had to fight to get the car safely off of the road. The car showed a steering assist fault as well as hill start assist, activetrac and collision warnings all being unavailable. I had the car towed to the dealership where they said it was not under a recall or covered by warranty.

- Woodstock, NY, USA

problem #134

Jul 292019

Fusion

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving 60 mph on the highway, the power steering seized. The contact was able to steer the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to billingsley Ford Lincoln of lawton (8209 nw quannah parker trl, lawton, ok, (580) 536-3325), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 96,000.

- Fort Sill, OK, USA

problem #133

Jul 172019

Fusion

  • 50,580 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. While making turns, the steering wheel was difficult to turn without warning. In addition, while driving, the vehicle failed to drive straight. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 50,580.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #132

Jul 212019

Fusion

  • 73,000 miles
Steering assist fault light on. Power steering went out while driving on city street. Traction control and hill start fault light came. Service advance trac light came on as well.

- Maple Heights, OH, USA

problem #131

Jul 222019

Fusion

  • 94,500 miles
Electric power steering rack failed and power steering loses power while driving at normal speeds. Advancetrac light, traction control and hill assist lights show on dashboard.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

problem #130

Jul 062019

Fusion

  • 57,000 miles
Driving vehical lost power steering, dash board lit up, steering assist fault, service advance track, hill start assist not available, I now have to drive my car to work with no power steering, dealer said cant look at it till wendsday, warranty ran out 2000nd miles ago.this car only has 57000nd miles on it:dont know what to do:

- Lansford, PA, USA

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