2014 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
75/100
#3 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2014 Ford Fusion Energi ranks 3rd worst of 9 model years, with a Complaint Index of 75 and 34 NHTSA complaints, including 3 fires and 2 crashes. NHTSA lists no recalls for this year, but electrical system issues dominate owner reports.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 38
- 40 city / 36 hwy
Top 2014 Ford Fusion Energi problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (24%)
- Other6 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (18%)
- Engine5 (15%)
- Seat Belts5 (15%)
- Steering3 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the electrical charging system overheating or melting the 110-volt charge port, in one case producing smoke inside the garage.
- Brakes reportedly failed to hold on a downhill freeway during stop-and-go traffic, going to the floor and leading to a crash.
- Some owners describe an internal steering gear failure that made the car very hard to control at highway speed, in one case after a warning light came on.
- Power steering has gone out unexpectedly, including a second failure at 75 mph after a dealer reset the system without finding a fault code.
- Front tires have locked and hopped under acceleration from a stop, a problem a dealership confirmed but could not fully resolve.
- A plastic shield inside the rear seat belt buckle has come loose, jamming the buckle so the seat belt cannot be used until removed with pliers.
2014 Ford Fusion Energi recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2014 Ford Fusion Energi fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 40 MPG
- Highway
- 36 MPG
- Combined
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Fusion Energi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi reliable?
- Compared with other Fusion Energi model years, 2014 ranks 3rd worst out of 9, with a Complaint Index of 75 and 34 complaints reported to NHTSA. NHTSA's verdict for this year is Avoid relative to other Fusion Energi years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi?
- Electrical system issues make up 24% of complaints (8 of 34), followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 18% and engine issues at 15%. Median mileage at failure across all complaints is 41,025 miles.
- Does the 2014 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2014 Fusion Energi and 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2014 Fusion Energi?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported for the 2014 Fusion Energi, with no deaths recorded.
- How does the 2014 Fusion Energi compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 75 is higher than 2015 (38), 2016 (50), 2017 (25), and 2018 (13), but lower than 2019 (100) and 2020 (88), placing it among the worse years for the Fusion Energi.