2014 Ford Fusion Transmission & Powertrain Problems
The 2014 Ford Fusion has 235 Transmission & Powertrain complaints to NHTSA, 18% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 90,000. Six related recalls cover shifter cable bushings, clutch issues, and transmission repairs.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 235
- 18% of 1,330
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 6
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Vehicles roll or move unexpectedly after being placed in park, sometimes on an incline, leading to collisions with parked cars, buildings, or people nearby.
- The shifter cable bushing degrades and fails, causing the transmission to become stuck in reverse or to disconnect from the actual gear selected.
- Owners report the transmission surging or lurching forward unexpectedly at low speed, including while parking or attempting to shift.
- A loud noise from underneath the vehicle near the transmission, paired with a burning oil smell and overheating, was reported while driving at highway speed.
- Dashboard warnings telling the driver to pull over immediately have appeared alongside loss of vehicle movement, in at least one case leaving the vehicle stranded at the dealership for an extended period.
- Some owners with the recall notice reported the replacement bushing part was unavailable, delaying the free repair.
When 2014 Ford Fusion transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 4, 2013, latest May 11, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 26V376000Jun 9, 2026Transmission & Powertrain5,252 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
- NHTSA 22V413000Jun 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain2,925,968 vehicles
Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
- NHTSA 19V362000May 13, 2019Transmission & Powertrain259,182 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
- NHTSA 18V471000Jul 16, 2018Transmission & Powertrain504,182 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
- NHTSA 18V169000Mar 12, 2018Transmission & Powertrain5,361 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.
- NHTSA 14V736000Nov 18, 2014Transmission & Powertrain56,479 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are transmission problems common on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 235 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Fusion, which is 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fusion transmission?
- Yes, there are six related recalls, including campaigns for a degrading shifter cable bushing (14V736000, 18V471000, 19V362000, 22V413000), a clutch fracture issue tied to prior incomplete repairs (26V376000), and an early transmission-related recall (14V736000).
- At what mileage do 2014 Fusion transmission problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 90,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year.
- Have transmission issues caused crashes on the 2014 Fusion?
- NHTSA records 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries tied to complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2014 Fusion.
- How does the 2014 Fusion compare to other Fusion years for this issue?
- The 2014 model's 18% complaint share for Transmission & Powertrain is close to the 2013 (16%) and 2015 (14%) figures but lower than the 2016 (19%), 2017 (28%), and 2020 (37%) model years.