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2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
11%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
17,588miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 11% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,588 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving 25mph on a neighborhood road when I slowed down to go over a speed bump. After going over the bump, I went to accelerate and the car felt as if it had choked and lost all power. Within 30 seconds a warning on my dash asked me to pull over safely now. After finding a safe place to pull over, I remained in my car. The battery life continued to run down until it was dead and the motor never kicked on to recharge it. It turned itself off and 30 minutes later I tried to restart my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11040891, filed 2017-10, 29,000 miles

“I was driving my Ford Fusion Hybrid today on the interstate and had a complete engine failure while driving. I was driving, then a noticed popped on my dashboard stating to stop safely now. I pressed the gas pettle and the EV mode kicked on, propelling my vehicle speed to over 85 miles per hour. I was extremely nervous because the fords electric vehicle engines are limited to 85 MPH in pure EV mode. I was able to come to the shoulder of the interstate. I turned the vehicle off, waited a few seconds and restarted the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11005607, filed 2017-07, 90,005 miles

“Exhaust is coming through the air vents when the heat is on. Ford has had this car in the shop in the past for this issue but it the problem has reappeared. The first time the dealer replaced the fresh air blend door. The dealer where I purchased the car has offered to buy the vehicle back due to numerous issues with the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11014499, filed 2017-08, 50,400 miles

“Vehicle was on cruise control (65 MPH), tapped brakes to slow around a curve, vehicle lost power(curve left ). No indicator lights came on, coasted to stop on shoulder. Turned off ignition. Restarted vehicle, resumed trip.”

NHTSA complaint #10616119, filed 2014-07, 1,553 miles

“Car had previously lost full power and brakes in april, incident repeated itself this time 5500 miles later while at freeway speeds. Car lost power brakes and steering, was able to cost to a stop. After stopping car locked itself in park and engaged the parking brake, making towing very difficult. After numerous restarts error lights disappeared and the car drove fine and was able to be moved out of traffic. After stopping car locked itself in park again and would no longer function. …”

NHTSA complaint #10615788, filed 2014-07, 6,175 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020113%
2019823%
201847%
2017710%
20161527%
2015511%
2014711%
2013119%
201288%
2011129%
2010469%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Steering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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