2014 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 151
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 151 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 64 records
- steering wheel · 53 records
- failure mileage · 19 records
- steering assist · 16 records
- assist fault · 11 records
- traction control · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 45 |
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Seat Belts · Steering
Didn't receive anything about this problem whatsoever.
ODI 11289862
Steering
On 12/12/2019 while backing downhill out of my driveway, several of my 2014 ford fusion hybrid's warning system alerts flashed on including: power steering assist failure, advancedtrac failure and hill start assist failure. I immediately stopped the engine and consulted the owner's manual which advised restarting the engine after waiting at least 10 seconds. When the same series of alerts recurred, despite the lack…
ODI 11288848
Steering
While driving home from work i lost all power steering components of my car. Power steering assist fault, hillside assist fault, & service required came up on dash. 72k this happened at. I had the original recall done on the steering column bolts, but now, what ford should have prevented in the recall has happened.
ODI 11287207
Body · Power Train · Steering
Its been 3 years since i have had my car and i have not been notified by ford that i have a recall. Not by phone, email, or even in person. The only reason i know i have three is because of my family member who notified me. I have called multiple ford dealerships to complain and get it fixed but they don't seem to want to help. Every time i go or call they take my number and that is it. So i just keep going trusting…
Crash reported
ODI 11283147
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction and 'steering assist faulty, service required' and 'service advancetrac' were displayed. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11278202
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel suddenly jerked twice and the power steering failed. The steering assist fault and another unknown warning indicator illuminated immediately afterwards. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The contact's husband got in the driver's seat and restarted the vehicle; however,…
ODI 11277539
Steering
I was taking my baby to daycare and my car just stopped steering....
ODI 11278815
Steering
The power steering of the car does not work ! I was coming down a mountain and i finally got home parked my car. When i came back to get in the power steering was lost! I could've been seriously injured if the power steering would've been lost while driving. I see this recall in these cars recently
ODI 11278834
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became loose, but did not detach. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 76,000.
ODI 11265772
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Steering wheels looks while on drive and all track control lights light up making it hard to control the wheel. It also slows the car down.
ODI 11280613
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and power off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle without power steering to his residence. Three days later,…
ODI 11266859
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The contact stated that greater effort was needed to steer the vehicle. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11256436
Steering
My battery died and power assist required, advanced trac & hill assist came on after it was jumped. Now the steering wheel is hard to turn.
ODI 11256337
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Car has limited power and acceleration. Hesitates when accelerating. When climbing a hill, transmission wont downshift properly. When maneuvering "s" curves you can feel resistance in the steering. There is a wrench light for the restraint system that cant be located.
ODI 11245378
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
'takata recall' i have a 2014 ford fusion.one day while driving service advance trac and power steering failure warning come on and my steering wheel tighten up almost causing me to crash i took my vehicle to the shop and they told me that this oroblem happento a lot of ford vehicles and that it would cost me 2600 dollars to fix i was in total disbelief because i can't afford that when reaching out to ford they…
ODI 11255428
Steering
Electric power steering rack failed and power steering loses power while driving at normal speeds. Advancetrac light, traction control and hill assist lights show on dashboard.
ODI 11234784
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering assist fault light on. Power steering went out while driving on city street . Traction control and hill start fault light came. Service advance trac light came on as well.
ODI 11234835
Steering
The electric power steering needed replacement at 69k miles.the 2013 ford fusions had a power steering recall but the 2014 did not.
ODI 11245079
Steering
Power steering assist disabled while driving at 65mph almost causing accident due to the fact that steering the vehicle became very difficult.
ODI 11242721
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While making turns, the steering wheel was difficult to turn without warning. In addition, while driving, the vehicle failed to drive straight. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture…
ODI 11240669
Electrical System · Steering
Driving vehical lost power steering, dash board lit up,steering assist fault,service advance track,hill start assist not available,i now have to drive my car to work with no power steering,dealer said cant look at it till wendsday,warranty ran out 2000nd miles ago.this car only has 57000nd miles on it:dont know what to do:
ODI 11230073
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact's daughter had to use excessive strength to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was turned off and would not restart and "power assist fault" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed by the contact's father and taken to tyler ford (2626 s sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701,…
ODI 11222206
Steering
2014 ford fusion titanium power steering failure at only 34,000 miles. Power steering failed while vehicle was in motion. Several warning lights came on: service advance track, power steering fault, lane keeping assist fault. Regained power steering after restarting car but this happened three times in three days so i took it to dealer for repair. Required replacement of entire power steering rack and realignment.…
ODI 11221605
Steering
While driving approximately 35mph and proceeded to slow down to make a turn, my steering wheel froze and i was unable to make the turn, almost crashing into the vehicle in front of me that was at a stop. I was able to force the wheel to turn at the next stop light using quite abit of force and was able to park the vehicle to have it towed away. The vehicle only had 47k miles and we only drove it about 4k miles…
ODI 11219576
Steering
LOOSE STRING WHEEL
ODI 11207413