How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 173 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, making up 13% of all 1,330 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fusion electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this component for the 2014 model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Fusion?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 59,000 miles, though several sample complaints describe issues appearing at very low mileage as well.

Did the 2014 Ford Fusion electrical issues cause any fires or injuries?

NHTSA data for this component and year lists 3 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 1 crash among the complaints.

2014 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 173 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, 13% of all complaints filed for the year — the highest share among model years shown. There are no related recalls on file, and median mileage at failure was 59,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 173; 13% of 1,330
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of all electrical power, including cases where the vehicle went completely dead after parking or pulling into a garage, sometimes requiring the battery to be disconnected and reconnected to restore function.
Some vehicles caught fire without warning, including one case while parked in a garage and another linked to a plug-in hybrid charging component, with smoke and flames noticed after the door was opened.
Power windows reportedly lose power mid-operation, leaving the window partially down or unresponsive after an attempt to raise or lower it.
Owners describe dead batteries stranding them shortly after purchase, with the added problem that a dead battery locks the transmission in park and blocks entry through anything but the driver's door.
Automatic headlight (autolamp) function reportedly activates with a long delay, taking far longer than expected to turn on in low-light conditions like tunnels.
Low-beam headlights are reported to dim abnormally while driving, reducing visibility at a distance.

When 2014 Ford Fusion electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2014, latest Aug 24, 2026.

173 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q2 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fusion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010334 (7%)
2011214 (8%)
2012181 (7%)
2013180 (10%)
2014173 (13%)
2015110 (11%)
2016158 (10%)
2017130 (12%)
201827 (6%)
201938 (12%)
202039 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 173 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, making up 13% of all 1,330 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fusion electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this component for the 2014 model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints is 59,000 miles, though several sample complaints describe issues appearing at very low mileage as well.
Did the 2014 Ford Fusion electrical issues cause any fires or injuries?: NHTSA data for this component and year lists 3 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 1 crash among the complaints.