2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid ranks 9th of 11 model years with a complaint index of 20 and a "Best" verdict. NHTSA lists 65 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths, with steering the top problem area at 22% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #9 of 11 Fusion Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 65
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 41
- 43 city / 39 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering14 (22%)
- Brakes13 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (18%)
- Electrical System10 (15%)
- Engine10 (15%)
- Other6 (9%)
- Structure & Body6 (9%)
- Seat Belts4 (6%)
- Airbags3 (5%)
- Fuel System3 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of steering assist accompanied by a steering fault warning telling the driver to service the vehicle immediately.
- Some describe the brakes and steering failing together, with the car losing power braking and steering assist at once before coasting to a stop.
- Regenerative braking has reportedly let up suddenly while stopping, reducing braking force and leading to a rear-end collision.
- Drivers report the vehicle stalling or losing power unexpectedly at speed, sometimes at highway speeds with numerous dashboard warning lights appearing.
- Rear seat belt receptacles have reportedly broken when attempting to latch, with replacement parts described as on back order.
- One owner reported a rear tire disintegrating at very low mileage, causing loss of steering control and a crash.
2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V592000Sep 10, 2018Other49,197 vehicles
Equipment:electrical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 model year carries a complaint index of 20, one of the lower scores among the 11 model years tracked, earning a "Best" verdict relative to other Fusion Hybrid years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 22% of complaints (14 of 65), with a median failure mileage of 50,000 miles.
- Does the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Fusion Hybrid, covering the 120V convenience charge cord supplied with certain 2013-2015 C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2014 Fusion Hybrid compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 20 and rank 9 of 11 (where lower rank numbers indicate worse years), the 2014 model is far below the 2010 model year's index of 100 and the 2011 model's 90, both rated "Avoid."