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.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My power steering went and my traction control and hill start assist have went on at the same time as the power steering it was parked in a parking lot got in stunned it on everything stopped working
ODI 11210591
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving my 2014 ford fusion on the freeway two warnings popped up onto my screen saying, power assist steering failure and hill climb assist failure, which resulted in a failure of my power steering which left it very difficult for me to control the vehicle and avoid any injury to myself or others. After having to drive it to the ford dealership in this condition, i am told that they cannot help me out since…
ODI 11206403
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Car was attempting to park when this happened: 2013-16 model year ford fusion and 2013-14 ford escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings. On affected vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may detach from the transmission. A degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission may allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift…
ODI 11195999
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty. The contact lost control of the vehicle and it was difficult to turn the steering wheel. In addition, the power steering and traction control warning indicators illuminated and "assist power steering" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to parish ford ([redacted] w, goochland, va 23063, [redacted])…
ODI 11196891
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to ashland ford chrysler (28715 us-2, ashland, wi 54806) where it was diagnosed that the internal steering rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 11195892
Steering
Power steering control module is malfunctioning. This is causing my steering to act on it's own. The car at times will try to turn on it's own, other times it tries to counter steer while going around bends. The faster you go the worse it gets.
ODI 11271429
Steering
This is a 2014 ford fusion titanium. 42,*** miles on the car. My car is a certified preowed car. I just started my car in the morning and 3 different warnings came on. The car wasn't moving when this happened. Car was parked in my driveway. Driven the night before no problems. I haven't hit anything or any other service performed since last oil change. Lights that came on steering assist fault service required, hill…
ODI 11182336
Steering
My husband was backing out of the driveway and went to turn on the road when he realized his steering wheel would not turn, and several lights came on the dash. He slowly guided the car back in to the driveway so that he could safely look under the hood. My husband disconnected the battery and reconnected it and the steering seems fine. After looking on several different forums i realized that there is a class…
ODI 11166532
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel wobbled. The failure began in november of 2018 and worsened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 11166304
Steering
My rack and pinion steering gear on my 2014 ford fusion went out i got it replaced just for it to mess up five months later i took it back into the shop to get more information they say the computer of the steering rack isnt communicating properly with the master computer in the car
ODI 11163004
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Well first off the traction no hill assist indicator came on out of nowhere and 2 days later my power steering having problems and thing it went out as soon as i made it home because that would of been a bad situation. And to think it's an easy fix when you getting charge an arm and a leg just not right at all this is an serious problem that should have a recall.
ODI 11162941
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 4 mph, the steering lost power and the "power assist off" indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
ODI 11153345
Steering
In october, 2018, the power steering began going out intermittently. Had it "repaired" at a cost of $1029. It began doing the same thing 6 weeks ago, took it in they say it is a different problem now with estimated cost of 2k to fix. Not having the money, i continued to drive the car and it did not act up until last week. It continues to go out, with no rhyme or reason, and when i stop, turn the car off and remove…
ODI 11193791
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall around june of 2018 regarding the steering. A couple of months after the repair, the steering rack malfunctioned. The contact was unable to complete turning the vehicle to the left and right. Winner ford ([redacted], cherry hill, nj 08034, [redacted]) stated that the two steering failures were not related…
ODI 11220006
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While the contact's wife was driving 15 mph, she heard an abnormal noise and the steering seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
ODI 11131962
Latch · Power Train · Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the remedy and part were not available within a reasonable time frame to repair the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). The dealer (tom holzer ford, 39300 w [redacted], farmington hills, mi 48335) was contacted and stated that the part was unavailable. The dealer was waiting for the part from the manufacturer. In the interim,…
ODI 11119702
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact took the vehicle to ford lincoln of queens service center (92-12 172nd street, jamaica, new york 11433, [redacted]) in march of 2018 to be serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v250000 (steering); however, the repair did not correct the failure. While driving 15 mph in the rain, the power steering assist indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The…
ODI 11118909
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started swerving. The contact also mentioned that when the vehicle was stationary there was a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to humes ford of corry (13626 us-6, corry, pa 16407 [redacted]) where the contact was informed not to drive the vehicle because the bolts was corroded. The vehicle…
ODI 11144218
Steering
Takata recall when turning the steering wheel either left or right (whether in motion or stationary) the wheel makes cranking noises. When making a turn that requires the wheel to be turned completely to either side, the axel makes a scratching and screeching and the car begins to stall. Two lights have come on the dash board as well. Both have to do with steering.
ODI 11114720
Abs Warning Light · Air Bags · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the traction control, abs, air bag, and various other warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering failed as well. The dealer (kocourek ford lincoln, 2727 north 20th ave, wausau, wi 54401, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11110612
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v167000 (steering) and 18v471000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Grapevine ford (801 e tx-114, grapevine, tx 76051) confirmed parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.…
ODI 11221765
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (towne ford, [redacted]) was called and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
ODI 11098887
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering). The dealer (autonation ford memphis, [redacted], memphis, tn 38115, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact inquired about nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v471000 (power train), 18v169000 (power train), and 14v736000 (power train);…
ODI 11115111
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame concerning nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering). Dick smith ford of columbia ([redacted], columbia, sc 29209, [redacted]) confirmed that the part was not available. The contact was concerned that a steering failure could occur. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not…
ODI 11171728
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Making a right turn, going 5-10 miles per hour and all of the sudden i get a "service advancetrac" message along with "hill assist check" "check rear parking sensor" and it appeared an abs light and no air bags.
ODI 11090117