With absolutely no previous issues, the car started overheating while driving on the highway. I was able to make it home after turning on the heat (on a 90 degree day) and riding it out. It turned out my car was out of coolant, which was odd. We filled it and my check engine light came on, then my car sat for about a week, the battery was dead and when it was jumped every warning came up on my dash and my engine was in limp mode. Turns out my cylinder cracked and coolant was flooding my engine. After some research, it turns out it's a common problem with the model's engine and ford hasn't done anything to remedy it.
2014 Ford Fusion engine complaints
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While driving on a freeway, my 2014 ford fusion 2.0l ecoboost starts to overheat. While trying to press the gas pedal to increase the speed, the car takes a while to increase the speed and at the same time the temparature gauge is going up as well until I get the overheating notification on my car. I had to slow down my driving on the freeway while there were cars behind me. I had to get out of the freeway and exited on the first exit I see. I stopped on a curb of a street and opened the hood of the car to check what is wrong with it and I saw that there are coolant all over my engine and that my coolant level was empty even though I filled it up about 2 weeks ago. I had to refill my coolant a little bit more than the max level. I tried my best to drive back home carefully and just took the streets. I check the coolant level about 4-5 miles later and noticed that the coolant level went down a about 1/4 of an inch below the max level. The overheating started to happen when the temperature started to rise up over 100 degrees but it was the first time today(08/25/2020) that it splattered coolant all over my engine. There was also no check engine light on.
I bought my 2014 ford fusion from used car lot had it for 2 years I keep maintenance up in timely manner. About 6 to 8 months ago my car has no power when driving it jerks like I was hit from behind and when changing lanes I try to speed up I press gas pedal but car goes nowhere only high revving sound takes a minute to pick up speed its uses alot of gas and 4 months my seat belt has trouble locking in belt. I still have and drive my car to and from work but its only getting worse
I was driving down the road it begin to spudder and had hard time going. White smoke was coming from tail pipe and when I pulled over and popped the hood there was so much smoke coming from the engine where you put oil in. I was afraid it was fixing to catch on fire. Even had someone pull up because he thought it was on fire. My car will not start now.
When the engine gets to a warm temperature and then shut off and left for 10 or so minutes, when the engine is restarted, put it drive, within several seconds (15 seconds to 120 seconds) it will begin shuttering and die while driving. Restarting the engine after it quits (which takes about 2 seconds, longer than normal) will start and will again die when beginning to drive. I have been experiencing this issue for about 5-6 months on my ford with +/- 66k miles. The issue is getting worse and much more frequent. No check engine light or diagnostic codes are present. I have experienced this issue multiple times when turning onto a busy road and it is becoming more and more of a safety concern. I do not experience this issue following a cold engine start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to david taylor la porte ford lincoln located at 1522 e lincoln way, la porte, in 46350; 219‑362‑2102, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a coolant leak. The contact was informed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,801.
Accelerating down the highway when vehicle suddenly became unresponsive and sluggish. Check engine light began flashing. Pulled off highway. Had it towed to a ford dealer. They confirmed that it was a known and common issue on the 1.6l and 2.0l ecoboost engines where coolant leaks into the number 4 cylinder causing low compression and potential overheating rendering vehicle undrivable. Ford quoted me $6,500 for a new engine, as they stated, is the only fix. Consumers should not be on the hook because of a clear and obvious design flaw as stated by ford included in the 1.6l ecoboost recall, but has not issued a recall to include the 2.0l ecoboost engines. (see attached link regarding possible class action suit as prepared by a nashville law firm) countless others have complained on here and other forums. A recall needs to be issued immediately to include the 2014 fusion 2.0l ecoboost engines!!! Please refer to below link... Https://www.newsom.law/ford-engine-overheating-lawsuit.html.
I was driving on the highway when I got the notification that my car was running hot. I wasn't to far from home so I decided to keep driving, when I slowed down it would level out but when I would speed up I would get the notification again. My husband put coolant in it that day but within two weeks we got the notification again and had to purchase more coolant to put in the car and then another two weeks we got the notification again. Had to put even more coolant. Took it to the dealership and they say that my coolant is leaking into my engine and it will be 6500 to repair. I have been researching the problem and other fords have had recalls dealing with the coolant but my car was not included in those recalls.
My 2014 ford fusion has electrical problems. The AC/heater just come on full blast sometimes and sometimes not at all.. It is very dangerous when I'm trying to drive in bad weather. It wont even defrost my windows correctly.. My transmission is slipping and has done so for 5 years. Ford dealers have not helped in anyway even thought I have a recall letter stating the there was a recall on the shifter cable. It said that my car isn't going all the way into gear/park and it could cause problems for transmission in the future and it has. I need help, please! The shifter cable broke completely off and fidd had it towed to fix it. They fixed it in less then 30mins but did not even look at my transmission after I told them that my car is driving horrible. It has no power hardly when I press the gas. I have almost been in several bad wrecks because of it. I can't drive over 70 miles an hour so my car knocking really hard. Also my headliner on the inside of my car is falling down. Ford said they were measured wrong when they built these ford fusions but have yet to do a recall on them. It has fallen down on my little girls head and my own head while driving at a dangerous speed.
2014 ford fusion, 1.5l ecoboost engine, 92,500 miles. Coolant leaking into cylinders causing misfire, white smoke out exhaust. Repair shop recommends replacing the block, at a cost of about $5400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of a coolant leak. An unknown dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) or 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic but no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not contacted nor notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,779.
The problem began in february 2019 when the described car began to stall while in drive, reverse and/or park. Car shakes violently and then dies stating 'press brake to start'. After the car is put in park, turned off and back on, car resumes normal function. After first taking in the car, the turbocharger was found to be the culprit. After getting a very expensive repair done, the problem returned shortly after. Traveling across the country, the problem happened again. After returning home and having more work done, the problem continued to happen. When on city roads, in the driveway or parking lots, the stalling continued. In only nine months, the new spark plugs needed to be replaced and two engine coils had failed. Then after this work was completed, the problem continued but no engine light had come on. Then in december 2019 the car was taken to a ford dealership in kansas to be diagnosed. After claiming the transmission needed work or even worse possible replacement, I was faced with the question of whether or not to keep the car. After the car was finished at the dealership with no repair done other than a recall, the engine light came on and the problem became worse: more frequent and more intense shaking. After multiple calls made to the dealership to inquire about after market warranty coverage on the repair, the dealership has not called back.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving at low speed. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the woody sander ford dealer (513‑541‑5586, located at 235 w mitchell ave 6, cincinnati, oh 45232) where it was diagnosed that the electronic pressure sensor in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Jim tidwell ford (2205 barrett lakes blvd, kennesaw, ga) and the manufacturer were contacted. The manufacturer provided case number: cas-25288711. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving 45 MPH, the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle entered into limp mode. The contact was able to move the vehicle into a parking area. The vehicle was towed to hall ford newport news (12896 jefferson avenue, newport news, va 23608,(877) 398-22165) where it was determined that engine coolant penetrated the engine block and cylinders. The contact stated that the engine coolant failure was repaired per a manufacturer warranted repair when the vehicle was at 80,410 miles however, the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: (24848748). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,998.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the vehicle was stopped in traffic. The contact stated that the needle for the RPM gauge fluctuated; however, the engine did not rev up. The vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to capital ford of charlotte (5411 n tryon st, charlotte, nc 28213, (844) 242-1515) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to provide a prognosis for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
My check engine light came on I had car towed to ford dealership was told that coolant seeped I to my engine this was a recall but my cars bin was not included I was told I owed 7000 to have it fixed. I will owe 10.000 on loan. I pulled over and had car towed to dealership. When I had my oil changed I was told my car needed coolant it was empty. We added coolant. There was no coolant leaking from my car
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. After driving, parking, and restarting the vehicle, it hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven fifty feet; however, it hesitated and shut off again. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.
My car's odometer reads 49,343 miles and the water pump has already failed. I believe this part may be defective.
I purchased my ford while it was still under the warranty. I took it to a dealer because I was losing power while driving in a certain gear at a certain RPM after the engine was running for about 30 minutes. I was told it was a wiring issue which I had the dealer fix. By this time I was close to the warranty being up. It didnt fix the issue. The vehicle loses power intermittently or stutters. I get p0352 codes. I have been dealing with it because it is intermittent but recently the wiring harness melted on an ignition coil. I have replaced the ignition coils, the pig tail, the spark plugs, changed transmission fluid, rechecked all the cables, and once the dealer reprogrammed the PCM. It has to be the transmission but because it is intermittent the dealer cant find anything wrong. I actually lost power once at low speeds after the transmission slipped and dinged a poll causing a dent in my car. Thankfully I only lost power once on the high way and no one hit me. Since I am out of warranty I am forced to find the cause and fix it myself. I do not have 4 grand for a new transmission install. My research shows that ford has three issues with my year. 1. Ignition coils over heating due to bad pcms or programming 2. Transmission bubbles or tears forming in the rings 3. Cable controls on the transmissions. I am out of options and dont know what to do so I figure I would warn off others. Dont by a ford with the 6f35 transmission unless it is a later year. I hear the 2019 has it fixed and I wish I could have one of those but the best I can do is warn others. I am stuck. 2 years of my life wasted.
While driving the vehicle on the highway after driving for 4 hours the coolant overheating light flashed on but went off the temp gauge went from cool to hot and back to cool. Car sputtered like it was going to stall I pushed on gas to keep it from cutting out but I had gas pedal all the way down and it barely gave it a boost car reluctantly kept moving until about 45 min down the road the coolant overheating light stayed on and car sputtered and totally died. Next day was towed and they replaced the oxygen sensor. Car was low on coolant but they couldn't find a leak. Was able to drive for 2 days before everything happened again. Our repair man said we need to take it to the ford dealer which we will do this week with not much hope due to previous visits with ford. Codes engine coolant over temperature condition, cylinder 4 misfire detected, misfire detected on startup( first 1000 revolutions)
Ive owned my car only 3 months and it has went from working to now sitting at mechanics garage the first issue was the 2 recalls I was not able to get fixed due to my car stalling on me after I put gas in the car ,it takes 7 cranks to get the car going,I was told that is e-vap issue ,then the next was when I tried to crank my car im now told that the car is loosing compression and if I had driven it own the road that could have caused my death I then had it taken to a shop where it now sits and I am told it could cost me thousands of dollars to fix I personally think this should be investigated ,im on a fixed income and handicapped I purchased this car with my life savings please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the purge valve was defective. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. While at the mechanic, the contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that her vehicle was included in manufacturer communication number: ssm 48150. The contact was given an estimate of $4,500 to repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Turbo on the eco boost engine failed within 70,000 miles resulting in significant loss of power
My 2014 ford fusion with 54,000 miles has an engine problem. Somehow the coolant/anti-freeze was allowed to leak into the engine. Initially I sent it to ford of waxahachie, tx when the light first came on. The dealership said it was low coolant and sent my car home. 5 days later I'm 20 miles from home and it overheats again and the check engine light comes on. The coolant continued to get into the engine through warped gasket or cylinder and this time it ruined my engine. I took it back to the ford and they don't want to take any of the blame on the misdiagnosis. Instead they prefer I pay $6,000 for a new engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, it took numerous attempts to start and the engine warning light illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Vehicle will go into safe mode while driving and will force you to pull over and shut down vehicle regardless of location, traffic, or driving condition. When you shut off car, you wait a few minutes, restart car and then car drives normal again, until it happens again.
Car was attempting to park when this happened: 2013-16 model year ford fusion and 2013-14 ford escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings. On affected vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may detach from the transmission. A degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission may allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift position selected by the driver. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to 'park' and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in 'park,' with no warning message or audible chime. If the parking brake is not applied, a degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Contacted ford dealership with VIN and was tols VIN # does not match recall even though recall was made in the fourth year of ownership july 2018 and recall matches my vehicle ford fusion 2014 year make and model unable to contact ford 800 numbee due to weekend business hours please review assist and offer remedy. Recall number is #18s20 thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. After adding fuel in the vehicle and while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. An abnormal humming noise emerged from the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called royal oak ford (27550 woodward ave, royal oak, mi 48067, (248) 548-4100), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the purge valve canister needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 124,750. *dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be driven, but the failure recurred three times while driving down the road. The vehicle was taken to r town ford (located at 9311 liberty rd, randallstown, md 21133, (410) 655-2000), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
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