2014 Ford Fusion Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 123 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, 9% of its 1,330 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 64,000, and five related recalls cover door latches and seatback issues, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 123
- 9% of 1,330
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 64,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Door latches fail to catch or hold, letting doors pop open or come unlatched while parked or driving.
- Some owners report latch failures occurring even after recall repairs or on VINs the dealer said were not included in the recall campaign.
- A headliner has come loose and sagged down, blocking the driver's rear view despite multiple repair attempts.
- Owners describe strong mold, mildew, or chemical odors from the carpet and interior trim shortly after purchase.
- Cloudy blotches and streaking have appeared on the rear window, distorting the driver's view through the mirror.
- One incident involved a front door swinging open on its own at low speed and striking another vehicle.
When 2014 Ford Fusion body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 23, 2014, latest Mar 31, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
- NHTSA 20V177000Mar 23, 2020Structure & Body288,110 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
- NHTSA 17V210000Mar 27, 2017Structure & Body191,432 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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 replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
- NHTSA 15V246000Apr 24, 2015Structure & Body456,440 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. 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 replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
- NHTSA 14V164000Apr 2, 2014Structure & Body43,135 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
Structure & Body complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 123 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Fusion, which is 9% of the 1,330 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for door latches on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. NHTSA recalls 20V177000, 17V210000, 15V246000, and 14V164000 cover door latch and seatback issues on the 2014 Fusion, among other model years.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Fusion is 64,000 miles.
- Have these body problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Fusion include 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no reported fires.
- How does the 2014 Fusion compare to other model years for this problem?
- The 2014 Fusion's 123 Structure & Body complaints and 9% share are lower than the 2013 Fusion's 264 complaints and 15% share, the highest in the lineup shown.