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2014 Ford Fusion recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 20
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,430
Latest campaign: Jun 9, 2026

Recall summary by component20

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	6	Jun 9, 2026	26V376000 22V413000 19V362000 18V471000 18V169000 14V736000
Latches/locks/linkages	4	Jun 8, 2020	20V331000 20V177000 17V210000 15V246000
Steering	3	Aug 29, 2019	19V632000 18V167000 15V250000
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Mar 10, 2023	23V162000 22V011000
Equipment	1	Sep 10, 2018	18V592000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 27, 2017	17V209000
Seat belts	1	Dec 5, 2016	16V875000
Air bags	1	Sep 26, 2014	14V597000
Seats	1	Apr 2, 2014	14V164000

Safety recalls20

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 9, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 9, 202626V376000	Power train: manual transmission A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V376000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. Risk A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026
Mar 10, 202323V162000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V162000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Risk A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Risk A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
Jan 13, 202222V011000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V011000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal. Risk A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 22V011000 · Jan 13, 2022
Jun 8, 202020V331000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V331000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Risk A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
Mar 23, 202020V177000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V177000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. Risk A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. Filed under Fusion Campaign NHTSA 20V177000 · Mar 23, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: Fusion, Fusion Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,430

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1,430Complaints filed

56Involving a crash

12Involving a fire

47Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	344	24	11	0	7
Power train	253	18	7	1	4
Engine	215	15	1	3	0
Electrical system	177	12	1	5	3
Unknown or other	163	11	8	4	7
Service brakes	130	9	18	1	15
Seat belts	84	6	6	0	9
Structure	78	5	3	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	75	5	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	51	4	1	0	1
Air bags	47	3	11	0	16
Electronic stability control (ESC)	39	3	0	0	0
Wheels	37	3	4	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	35	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	28	2	0	0	0

17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Fusion, Fusion Energi, Fusion Hev.

Latest reports

Steering
“On XXX I was driving my 2014 Ford Fusion to [XXX] from [XXX]. About 20 miles before my destination I received a warning on my dash "Power Steering Failed. Service Now". I continued to my destination in [XXX].”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771177
Unknown or other
“On XXX, while my 2014 Ford Fusion was moving, the left-front door latch failed and the door became unsecured. As a result, I partially fell from the moving vehicle.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764455
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle entered limp mode and failed to accelerate as intended.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764390

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2014 Ford Fusion recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA lists 20 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Ford Fusion. The most recent, 26V376000 (reported June 9, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Ford Fusion recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 6 campaigns. Others: latches/locks/linkages (4), steering (3), service brakes, hydraulic (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Ford Fusion?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 344 complaints out of 1,430 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 56 crashs and 12 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Ford Fusion?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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