2014 Ford Fusion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 15, 2025 · Brakes, Steering · WY

AdvanceTrac stopped working in my car due a sensor. Had to get it replaced by Midas. When I went to turn on my car and put it in drive it started making an awful grinding sound and would not move and gave me an error code that just said service AdvanceTrac. It was insanely expensive to repair and thankfully didn't happen while I was driving.

Filed Jun 28, 2025 · Steering · OH

Steering gear in rack in pinion grinding and felt like car stalled and steering went hard..no warnings or indications prior to..67,000 miles on Car …now there is a continuous grinding sound coming from steering wheel and Ford had a recall on 2014 Fusion but my car doesn’t show any …afraid steering may lock up without warning

Filed Sep 5, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 146,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to function in fifth and sixth gear. There was an abnormal clicking and grinding sound while in fourth gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, and the contact was informed the vehicle could not be serviced at their location. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2023 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and while shifting in reverse, she heard a grinding sound at the hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a Midas where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to Atlantic Transmission Specialist where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2023 · Transmission · MI

Car was making a grinding noise, had it in the shop three times(independent service center), problem was never fixed. Car now needs a new transmission due to the bearing or shaft coming apart and now metal got into the trans. there is a TSB on that part so it must be a know problem. Car has 100,000 miles on it transmission and parts should last longer than that. Warning came on to pull over safely while Car was being driven and gas petal went all the way to the floor and car revered. Tried to put the car in park and it went into reverse, putting my daughter who was driving and everyone else on the road at risk. Problem confirmed by two ford dealerships.

Filed May 9, 2023 · Steering · 135,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the steering wheel hesitated. There was a loud grinding sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Transmission · 149,000 miles · DC

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated they brought the vehicle in to have the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and shortly after while driving 45 mph the speed reduced to 35 then back to 15 mph where the speed remained. They were able to drive into a nearby fuel station when they placed the vehicle in the park position and filled the tank. As the contact pressed the accelerator the vehicle failed to accelerate causing the contact to have to coast to the stop light where they attempted to depress the brake pedal but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was placed in park and restarted when it made a grinding noise and remained on cruise control. The emergency brake was then activated to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to the dealer where the contact towed the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger side lower control arms ball joint was loose causing movement and the axle to move out of place. The control arm and axel control bracket needed replacement. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2022 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle then lost motive power and stalled. During the failure the message, "Stop Slowly" was displayed. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, a loud grinding noise was present due to the parking brake being activated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2022 · Steering · TN

The car is making a grinding noise when turning the steering wheel in either direction. Mechanic at Ford dealership service said there is no power steering fluid involved with this type of steering. The internet has many comments from owners that have had the same problem and no recall is shown for this VIN# Owners have reported paying for more than one repair for the same problem. Some have reported paying very expensive charges and the problem returned in a short time. We bought this car for a grandchild who really likes the car and now we are concerned that it is not safe to drive.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Locks, Transmission · 18,213 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the towne ford of redwood city dealer, located at: 1601 el camino real, redwood city, ca 94063, where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Also, the contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v177000 (latches/locks/linkages) and the same dealer ordered the parts and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced a tsb number: 17-0030. The failure mileage was approximately 18,213.

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Steering · 121,000 miles · OH

Similar to other recalls, the steering rack on my vehicle is damaged and causes grinding when turning the wheel while stationary or in motion at speeds under 35mph, causing stiffness in the wheel and slight locking. This seems congruent with damage from recalls 15s14 and 15r01 if not handled properly.

Filed Jun 8, 2020 · Steering · 94,000 miles · OK

I was driving down a city street and the traction control light came on and I couldn't turn my steering wheel. When I attempted to turn the wheel it made a grinding noise and acted like it was out of power steering fluid. My car does not have power steering fluid. I contacted the dealership and they said the power steering control module was out. There is a recall on that part on my type of vehicle but not on my specific vehicle.