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2014 Ford Fusion Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
2%of 1,333 total for the year
Median mileage
102,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 1,333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I had my 2014 Ford Fusion brought to walmart for an oil change on july 11, 2014. The technicians comment on the service order/receipt stated transmission is leaking. The technician invited to their work area and showed me the leak. I called the dealership I bought my car from to schedule an appointment. I dropped off the car to them on july 28, 2014 around 5:00 pm. On the following day, I received a call from them telling me that the car was fixed. The problem was the ? Left front axle seal leaks. Researching on the internet, I found out this is not really an isolated case. …”

NHTSA complaint #10618473, filed 2014-08, 8,330 miles

“This 6 speed manual transmission engine intermittently stalls at or very nearly at a complete stop in neutral gear. The engine stalls more frequently when it's raining. The engine stalls were approximately 20-25 times over 4-5 months. The ignition button, intermittently, doesn't start the car the first time and has to be pushed twice before the engine starts. The fuel light gauge intermittently lights up between 1/4 or 1/8 of a tank, otherwise it lights up when the line is basically at the bottom. Intermittently the sunroof doesn't open or close properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10619601, filed 2014-08, 6,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a significant amount of white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine block. The dealer recommended the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604482, filed 2024-07, 102,330 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had been overheating. The vehicle displayed a warning that the vehicle was overheating. The contact had taken the vehicle for an inspection and was informed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinders #3 and #4 causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the short block needed to be repaired and the head gasket replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11485217, filed 2022-09, 69,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an unknown pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11638824, filed 2025-01, 65,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202074%
20195517%
20188820%
201713412%
20161097%
2015525%
2014332%
2013724%
201250%
2011141%
2010932%
200971%
200810%
2007162%
2006112%

Other parts of the 2014 Ford Fusion

Steering
329 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
235 complaintsEngine
204 complaintsElectrical system
162 complaintsOther or unknown
157 complaintsBrakes
120 complaintsFuel system
82 complaintsSeat belts
75 complaintsBody and structure
74 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
49 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsElectronic stability control
37 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Fusion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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