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2014 Ford Fusion

What 2014 Ford Fusion owners report most

Steering faults are the most-reported concern, with owners describing sudden warning messages and uncertainty about whether to continue driving. Power train and engine complaints follow closely, covering unexpected vehicle surges, hard starting, and warning lights appearing during normal operation. Electrical system issues round out the top areas, with owners reporting accessory failures — such as wipers cutting out mid-drive — even on low-mileage vehicles.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 24%
Owners report the vehicle suddenly displaying a steering-fault warning message while driving, with no other immediately obvious abnormal behavior at the time of the alert. · 11 crash · 7 injured
Power Train safety 18%
Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly surging forward during low-speed maneuvers such as parking, in some cases resulting in a collision with another vehicle. · 1 fire · 7 crash · 4 injured
Engine safety 15%
Owners report the check engine and airbag warning lights illuminating during driving, along with extended cranking times before the engine starts. · 3 fire · 1 crash
Electrical System safety 12%
Owners report electrical accessories such as windshield wipers suddenly stopping during operation, including on vehicles with very little use. · 5 fire · 1 crash · 3 injured
Service Brakes safety 9%
124 reports (9%) · 1 fire · 18 crash · 15 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,413 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.