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.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering). The contact stated that the recall repair was exceeding a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to a local dealer to schedule a recall repair appointment. The dealer (lutesville ford in marble hill, mo, [redacted]) informed the contact that the part…
ODI 11092346
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became very loose. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle very slowly to the dealer (rodman ford in foxboro, massachusetts) where it was diagnosed that the center screw of the steering column failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 11076834
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While entering the vehicle, the contact's knee bumped the steering wheel and the steering wheel became detached. The contact took the vehicle to newberg ford ([redacted], newberg, or 97132, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the steering module needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 11076470
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a new-to-me 2014 ford fusion from germain ford in columbus ohio on 2/2/18. On the 2nd day i had the car there was a light snow storm, a few inches, i am a wonderful driver with a clean record. I went to pull out of my street and i lost control of the car. I thought it was ice until i stopped at a light & my wheels started spinning and i could hardly maintain control. I felt like the steering wheel was…
Crash reported
ODI 11075691
Steering
While driving on interstate steering wheel came lose and car veered off interstate. I regained control but steering wheel is still lose. Steering is still lose as repairs will cost is beyond my means at this moment.
ODI 11078962
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering difficult. Hillside assist deactivated. Antilock brakes light on. Stability control light on. Happened driving in wet conditions at 55mph on county highway. No bumps or curves. Lights illuminated. At the same time steering became harder and a less responsive
ODI 11074266
Steering
Power steering failed while i was driving, and i was almost hit head-on because i couldn't turn my vehicle. I was driving on a city street at the time.
ODI 11072908
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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ford dealer (gustafson ford, 112 n lexington ave, kewanee, il 61443, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11109916
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While wife was driving to work she lost power steering, thank goodness she was off the highway
ODI 11067181
Steering
Once i reached about 47,000 mile i experienced a problem with my steering where at low speeds it because extremely difficult to move my steering wheel. Other ford fusions had a recall for a bolt that would corrode from road salt or water and that is what has occurred but this specific model was not included in the recall so i now need to pay for t which stinks. The bolt was corroded though most likely from road salt…
ODI 11065349
Steering
Electric power steering system failed, making the car range from being difficult to steer to not being able to steer at all. The steering wheel was completely locked and would not turn. Luckily i was parked in my driveway when this occurred. In timer leading up to this the steering would sometimes take on a heavier than normal characteristic and be notchy. I would also sometimes hear a whining noise when turning.…
ODI 11063445
Steering
Steering wheel is loose and feels like it will come off.
ODI 11073010
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving on i-95 at about 70 mph, i received steering fault service now message and it went away after i hit ok. The car was still controllable as i didn't have hard time steering left and right. I didn't notice any unusual activity of the car. About an hour after i got that caution message, i stop to gas the car. When i started the engine backup, i received the same message plus three new ones. They are,…
ODI 11061151
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the traction control, power steering fail assist service required, and hill start assist not available warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
ODI 11066147
Steering
Pulling out of drive way after it was stationary over night. I got a "steer loss stop safely" message along with hill assist and traction control all failing at the same time. Safetly concern as i cannot turn the wheel luckily it happened at home not on the highway.
ODI 11056155
Steering
Loud creaking sound which sounds like parts breaking from lower front area of the car when the steering wheel is turned most of the way to either the left of the right. Ford dealership says it is a sign that the rack & pinion will fail. Sudden loss of the power assist could surprise or overpower the driver, leading to a crash. Breakage of the steering gear might cause loss of steering functionality, leading to a…
ODI 11056846
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering stops suddenly after advance trac warning appears making car dangerous to drive. Occurs both stationary and while driving. Power steering and advance trac stop working.
ODI 11057038
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to suburban ford of waterford ([redacted], waterford twp, mi), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that an investigation was underway. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11054246
Steering
Steering wheel is loose. I noticed it when i was exiting the vehicle. It wobbles back and forth, seems to be an internal screw is loose or broken.
ODI 11053380
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel became loose and made it difficult to steer the wheel. The contact priority ford norfolk at [redacted] to inform them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 11048884
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel turned 360 degrees independently without warning. In addition, the steering wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to battlefield ford ([redacted], manassas, va 20110), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer took the vehicle apart, reassembled it, and did not find a manufacturer…
ODI 11048553
Steering · Unknown Or Other
DRIVING AND SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING11/21
ODI 11051080
Steering
I noticed my steering wheel was loose and wobbling. I took it into the dealership and informed them i had heard of some issues with the ford fusion steering wheel, they looked at it and said a nut had come loose and they tightened it.
ODI 11047443
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became loose. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the closest parking lot. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
ODI 11044849
Steering
Steering gear unit suddenly stopped working. Luckily happened when starting the car. Almost lost all control - steering becomes exceedingly heavy. If happens while driving, and if driver distracted or driver does not have strong arms, can result in serious accident. Ford dealer does not want to acknowledge seriousness. $2000 repair for car with 60,000 miles
ODI 11045373