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2014 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 82 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, 6% of all 1,330 complaints filed for that year. There are no related recalls, one injury reported, and no crashes or fires linked to this component. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.

Fuel System complaints
82
6% of 1,330
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a loud rattling, gurgling, or percolating noise coming from the fuel tank area when the tank is full or the car sits still.
  • Some owners describe smelling fuel inside the cabin, a problem dealers could not diagnose or repair.
  • A few owners report the engine failed to start intermittently, with dealers finding air in the fuel line.
  • Some owners report the noise or rattling occurs during slow-speed parking maneuvers.
  • One owner reported real-world fuel economy falling below the EPA window-sticker estimate.

When 2014 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2014, latest Aug 18, 2026.

2014 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter72014 Q22016 Q12018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q3
82 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (7).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 200615 (2%)
  2. 200718 (2%)
  3. 200811 (1%)
  4. 200912 (1%)
  5. 2010705 (14%)
  6. 2011237 (9%)
  7. 201265 (3%)
  8. 2013141 (8%)
  9. 201482 (6%)
  10. 201567 (7%)
  11. 201692 (6%)
  12. 201737 (3%)
  13. 201830 (7%)
  14. 201917 (5%)
  15. 202012 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 82 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Fusion, which is 6% of the 1,330 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fusion fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2014 Fusion.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 70,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires tied to fuel system complaints on the 2014 Fusion, though one injury was reported.
What kind of fuel system problems do owners describe?
Owners most often describe rattling or gurgling noises from the fuel tank, fuel smell in the cabin, and intermittent starting trouble linked to air in the fuel line.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.