2014 Ford Fusion: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 27, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · CA

The transmission failed completely. The vehicle will not engage or shift properly and cannot be driven. The failed transmission is still installed in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Transmission · 39,112 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,112.

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Transmission · CA

Took the car in for a forced recall it was the bushing on the transmission and now our transmission failed when it had showed no problems. The service department is claiming no fault.

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Transmission · CA

I bought Ford Fusion Hybrid 2014 from Marine County Ford [XXX] (@51,000+ miles) The car was inspected & in “good condition”. In 5 months, 6/2022 (@61,000+ miles) I noticed a barely distinguishable noise. My mechanic discovered a tiny leak in transmission. There were NO leaks under car. This “tiny” leak took 2.0L of transmission fluid to fill, so the car was ALMOST OUT of transmission fluid. There was NO warning on the dashboard. Mechanic said the leak had to be 6-12 months old since the hole was small it had to take long time for all fluid to leak out. Same day while driving on FREEWAY, the vehicle suddenly started shaking and became almost uncontrollable, then Dashboard displayed “stop immediately”. I barely managed to steer it to the closest exit. It turned out the bearing (VERY small part) was completely destroyed & because of it the WHOLE unit needed to be replaced. It’s a huge unit 1/3 size of the car. Both dealer and FORD said the car was out of warranties (warranty issued only for 8 years/100,000 miles) not applicable @61,000 miles. They also denied coverage with extended 90 days warranty, even tho mechanic stated the leak was old. Ford has this transmission issue listed in their TSB which means it’s a KNOWN DEFECT to the dealer. The repair cost was 1/2 of car value. But Ford dealers do NOT disclose this. I did replace transmission in 8/2022, with my mechanic with the unit from used car with 54,000 miles on it, “tested and certified by the “SWEngines”, a national parts dealer. BUT that unit ALSO broke, also after 5 months, due to SAME defect of same bearing. The unit had apps. 65,000 miles. But I was watching it. I had to pay twice, for both units. This model represents DANGER on the road due to faulty transmissions that can break any time, without warning. Leaks in them are not easily detectable and even concealed by the cover absorbing oil. Warranties issued INCORRECTLY for this defect. There are other 1500 cases on internet like this. Thank u INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFO

Filed Sep 18, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · TX

My transmission has failed multiple times. Luckily my car is under warranty, because I have been able to have it replaced twice, but both times, these malfunctions have put my life and countless others in danger, because the failure is sudden and not preceded by any warnings. This problem has reproduced twice and been confirmed and fixed both times by Sun’s Auto in Spring Texas. The vehicle has been inspected recently by the manufacturer as my shifter bushings also disconnected as part of a separate recall, resulting in a similar situation as the transmission failure. There have been no warnings prior to any of these issues occurring, and at this point recalling individual parts is not sufficient. The transmission and shifter bushing issues alone cost more to repair than the car is worth at this point, and they are extremely dangerous, especially when combined with the other active safety recalls for this same car such as the brakes, door latches, and steering. Almost every aspect of this car is unsafe as manufactured .

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 Oct 5, 2022 · UT

Many people (including myself) have problems with 2013 to 2016 ford hybrid transmissions. My transmission fails on the well know 14b07 problem, where bearings fail and the car simply gives you a warning a stops in the middle of the road, luckily I had time to push my car to the side, avoiding an accident. Ford should fix this for free once many customers had the same problem. I took my car to a dealership and the answer was to buy a new transmission for over $7000 dollars. They do not even offer a repair for it.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate to exceed 75 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive home safely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the transmission was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred several times. On another occasion while driving 75 MPH, the Service Traction Control and Hill Start Assist Not Available messages were displayed. Additionally, the power steering assist warning light was illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Engine · IL

Yes check engine light came on. On the high way and my car started jerking back and forth out of control I could have been rear ended and my car started to slow down my gas peddle would not allow me to accelerate I did get to side of high way and had to figure out where to get a tow truck i put my car in shop I’ve been told I need a new transmission and I wasn’t able to fix that on my own ford has sent me a recall letter but only to fix half of my transmission and also my brake peddle got recalled I really need these problems fixed and done right not sure who I’m suppose to reach

Filed Jun 29, 2022 · Transmission · IL

The transmission failed at 159k miles. The car will not go into reverse. My vehicle is not part of the recent recall, 22s43. But has experienced the same issues listed in the recall. I believe my vehicle has the same work bushing issue which has caused the transmission to break down due to poor quality and broken parts

Filed Dec 4, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · WA

Had issues with Ford Fusion not shifting into a higher gear. Car would Rev up to over 4RPM and still wouldn’t shift up. (Automatic) Could’ve caused a crash had it happened driving on a highway. Took car to the mechanic and I just found out from the mechanic that it needs a new transmission! My car is mainly used for commuting and has about 150000 miles on it. I have looked up issues with this vehicle and this is a known issue! HELP! FORD should be recalling the bad transmission and fixing the problem!