2014 Ford Fusion Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“TRANSMISSION VIOLENTLY ENGAGES INTO GEAR THRUSTING THE DRIVER FORWARD AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TRANSMISSION , AS WELL AS SAFETY ISSUES BY STOPPING THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10822770 — filed 01/28/2016
“TRANSMISSION SLIPS. SHUDDERS AND SHAKES SHIFTING INTO GEAR FROM A STOP.”NHTSA complaint 10820042 — filed 01/13/2016
“I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE HARSH GEAR SHIFT ON DECEMBER 13, 2015 EVERY TIME I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. ALSO, WHEN I REACHED 20MPH AND…”NHTSA complaint 10810989 — filed 12/17/2015
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Ford Fusion have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ford Fusion: 227 of 1,318 complaints on file (17.2%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
