2014 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 329about this part
- Share
- 25%of 1,333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 329 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Ford Fusion, 25% of the 1,333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was driving at approx. 50 MPH on the highway, the elective power steering on the vehicle disabled. My steering wheel locked as steering assist and hill start assist lights started flashing. This could easily have caused a serious crash and was extremely dangerous. I already had a recall on the steering wheel bolts completed a few months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11340749, filed 2020-07, 25,000 miles“Our power steering no longer works a message on the dash says power steering assist fault service required. Consumer reports says there is a recall for Ford fusions the same year under recall number 19s26. My car is not included in this recall however it is having the same issue this issue is taking place in cold-weather states due to corrosion via salt we live in nh.”
NHTSA complaint #11405320, filed 2021-03, 83,100 miles“While driving on city streets I lost power steering and had to fight to get the car safely off of the road. The car showed a steering assist fault as well as hill start assist, activetrac and collision warnings all being unavailable. I had the car towed to the dealership where they said it was not under a recall or covered by warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11241832, filed 2019-08, 117,000 miles“Driving vehical lost power steering, dash board lit up,steering assist fault,service advance track,hill start assist not available,I now have to drive my car to work with no power steering,dealer said cant look at it till wendsday,warranty ran out 2000nd miles ago.this car only has 57000nd miles on it:dont know what to do:”
NHTSA complaint #11230073, filed 2019-07, 57,000 miles“While driving home from work I lost all power steering components of my car. Power steering assist fault, hillside assist fault, & service required came up on dash. 72k this happened at. I had the original recall done on the steering column bolts, but now, what Ford should have prevented in the recall has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11287207, filed 2019-12, 72,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V632000Aug 29, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or…Covers: Ford Fusion 2013–2016, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2016, Ford Edge 2015–2016 +1 more
- 18V167000Mar 12, 2018Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the…Covers: Ford Fusion 2014–2018, Lincoln MKZ 2014–2018
- 15V250000Apr 28, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and…Covers: Ford Fusion 2013–2015, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2015, Ford Edge 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10152466Nov 1, 20182013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid…
- 10144947Aug 24, 2018When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side…
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
- 10090662Oct 10, 2016When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make…
- 10092562Aug 22, 2016When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make…
- 10081009Jun 2, 2016Steering column controls inoperative with possible u0212 - built on or before 3/20/2015
- 10058251Jul 16, 2015Tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Ford fusion 2013-2015 and mkz, 2015 edge vehicles: safety recall supplement for 15s14 dated july…
- 10059062Jul 1, 2015Ford: some vehicles and trucks are experiencing a malfunction with the heated steering wheel becoming inoperative and on demand test failure. Model 2014-15 fusion, 2011-15 mkx…
- 10058601Jul 1, 2015Lincoln/ford: once procedure for heated steering wheel module program completed, heated steering wheel fails to operate properly and passes network test but fails on demand self…
- 10057863Sep 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: power steering control module (pscm) is exhibiting u0415 diagnostic trouble code (dtc), but clears and short time later, returns. Model 2013-15 fusion, mkz.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 52 | 5% |
| 2016 | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 | 163 | 16% |
| 2014 | 329 | 25% |
| 2013 | 389 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1,474 | 59% |
| 2011 | 1,435 | 51% |
| 2010 | 1,662 | 32% |
| 2009 | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Fusion
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 complaintsWheels
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology