2014 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

204Engine complaints

15.5%Of all 1,318 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING316 · 24%

POWER TRAIN227 · 17.2%

ENGINE204 · 15.5%

Unspecified / other149 · 11.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM148 · 11.2%

Share of the 1,318 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ford Fusion overview page.

What owners report

“WETHER THE CAR IS COLD OR WARM, EVERYTIME I DRIVE, I GET A HARDSHIFT BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. ALSO WHEN I MAKE A STOP…”NHTSA complaint 10836316 — filed 02/16/2016

“I HAVE STARTED MY CAR AFTER BEING IN A STORE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE CAR STARTED AND I PLACED IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10823931 — filed 02/03/2016

“CODE P2111 THROTTLE BODY , AFTER ACELARATION WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN TO IDLING ON 2 CYLINDERS, NEARLY A ACCIDENT HAPPENED…”NHTSA complaint 10821445 — filed 01/21/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Fusion have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ford Fusion: 204 of 1,318 complaints on file (15.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Fusion have in total?

1,318 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 50 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 43 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.