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2014 Ford Fusion Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Ford Fusion, 2% of its 1,330 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,900. No related recall is on file for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
29
2% of 1,330
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
6,900 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Wipers fail to clear the windshield even at maximum speed during moderate to heavy rain, forcing some drivers to pull over.
  • Wiper motor stops working shortly after purchase, in one case requiring replacement at only 1,000 miles.
  • Owners report the wiper blades leave streaks or a blurry film that worsens visibility at night and in fog.
  • Some describe a complete wiper system failure where the blades stop moving or get stuck mid-stroke after activation.
  • One owner reported the rear windshield shattering without impact while opening or closing a door.

When 2014 Ford Fusion visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2014, latest Oct 25, 2025.

2014 Ford Fusion visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2014Sep 2014Dec 2014Jul 2016Mar 2019Dec 2019Aug 2023
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2014 to Oct 2025; peak Nov 2014 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 201023 (0%)
  2. 201111 (0%)
  3. 201210 (0%)
  4. 201329 (2%)
  5. 201429 (2%)
  6. 201518 (2%)
  7. 201625 (2%)
  8. 201714 (1%)
  9. 20181 (0%)
  10. 20192 (1%)
  11. 20201 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are wiper problems on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 29 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Fusion, which is 2% of the 1,330 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fusion wipers?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2014 Fusion.
At what mileage do Fusion wiper problems typically start?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Fusion is 6,900 miles, though some owners reported issues within the first 1,000 miles.
Did wiper complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to the 2014 Fusion's Visibility & Wipers complaints.
Is 2014 worse than other Fusion years for wiper complaints?
The 2014 Fusion's 29 complaints match 2013's count and are higher than 2015 (18), 2016 (25), and 2017 (14), so 2014 sits among the higher years for this issue.

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.