2014 Ford Fusion electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 24, 2026SCBrakesElectrical System

   The brake pedal switch pad was recalled and failed after being fixed and tripped the whole ABS system which caused the whole transmission to not shift and I didn’t have traction. My taillights stayed on 24/7 and I had to disconnect my battery. Ford did nothing

   NHTSA complaint #11759208 · source
2. Filed Aug 24, 2026SCBrakesElectrical System

   The brake pedal switch pad was recalled and failed after being fixed and tripped the whole ABS system which caused the whole transmission to not shift and I didn’t have traction. My taillights stayed on 24/7 and I had to disconnect my battery. Ford did nothing

   NHTSA complaint #11759207 · source
3. Filed Aug 9, 2026OHElectrical SystemSteering

   Almost got into an accident twice. Complete steering loss while driving. Replaced my rack n pinion per the bhph dealership i bought it from and still having issues. Complete steering loss while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11755716 · source
4. Filed May 11, 2026NE3 injuredElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   SUBJECT: URGENT COMPLAINT: Deceptive Practices/Misrepresentation & Services Not Rendered (Woodhouse Ford of Omaha) I. Actionable Safety Issue Summary This complaint concerns fraudulent billing and dangerous misrepresentation by Woodhouse Ford of Omaha, which claimed a vehicle's 3rd rack and pinion system was "safe" on 2/19/2026 after a known safety issue, following a previous failure. They further charged $219.22 for unrendered/improper ABS programing repairs that was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11737072 · source
5. Filed Mar 26, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSteering

   As I was driving,making a right turn and with out warning my steering wheel before excessively hard to control, turn. Because of the sudden wheel tightening as I was making this right turn I almost collided with a vehicle in next lane on highway. My brakes were in good standing but I had to really step down on my brakes to gain control of the steering wheel. I put in the shop and got a multi point inspection with repairs costs of over 3000 to replace steering wheel gear…

   NHTSA complaint #11727370 · source
6. Filed Mar 17, 2026WIElectrical System

   Backup camera fails to display image. The camera started failing about two years ago in 2024. I reported to Ford and to the dealership. I was informed no recall had been issued for my model year but has been issued for other model years. For the past year the camera has been completely non functional.

   NHTSA complaint #11724885 · source
7. Filed Feb 23, 2026ARFireBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   My 2014 Ford Fusion caught fire on January 19, 2026, while parked and stationary inside my residential garage. The vehicle could not be shifted out of park during the incident. Emergency services responded, and an official fire department report was generated. I had owned the vehicle for less than one year and performed no mechanical, electrical, or aftermarket modifications. The vehicle had undergone parking brake service at a licensed dealer prior to delivery, with no work…

   NHTSA complaint #11719846 · source
8. Filed Feb 18, 2026TXElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   The rearview camera on my 2014 Ford Fusion has been malfunctioning for several years. When the vehicle is placed in reverse, the camera image frequently does not display, displays intermittently, or fails while already in use. When the system does activate, the image is sometimes mirrored or reversed, making it difficult or unsafe to interpret the surroundings behind the vehicle. Overall, the camera functions correctly in approximately 1 out of 10 attempts, and cannot be…

   NHTSA complaint #11718950 · source
9. Filed Dec 9, 2025MAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   My back up camera glitches out where it works one moment and then it doesn’t an I get a message says that the back up camera doesn’t work to call dealership.

   NHTSA complaint #11704094 · source
10. Filed Nov 11, 2025ILElectrical SystemSteering

    Steering Assist Fault Service required along with message Check Charging System after I tried to pull out of work parking lot and steering wheel is hard can not turn it left or right.

    NHTSA complaint #11698846 · source
11. Filed Oct 24, 2025CAElectrical System

    The back-up camera has been very intermittent in its operation. Most of the time, it will show up black. I pulled a code saying that there's an communication error. More recently, it has turned on but everything is inversed. When i turn right, the camera is showing it on the left-hand side of the screen.

    NHTSA complaint #11695382 · source
12. Filed Oct 24, 2025CAElectrical System

    I went to start my vehicle and none of the electronic instrument panels turned off. The car started but i couldn't see anything on the panel. I turned off the car, waited for a few minutes, and turned it back on. The instrument panel and other electronic screens turned on but I had 8 different lights pop back on. I had my scan tool and pulled various codes regarding the PCM and losing connection to ABS, steering column, power steering, etc. I took it into my mechanic and…

    NHTSA complaint #11695381 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology