10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,094 miles
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Experiencing repeated coolant leaks. Heating/coolant was repaired last winter. Failed again this winter. Car keeps needing additional coolant added. Will be taking it in on Monday to find out which parts failed this time.
- Sylvania, OH, USA
I bought the 2014 Fusion in 2019 used. It had roughly 60 some thousand miles. I had to replace the motor at 94 thousand miles. Now at 131 thousand miles, I am faced with the same issue and need to replace the motor again after only 37 thousand miles. From what the dealer said (Copper Country Ford in Houghton Michigan) both issues have been coolant leaking into the cylinders and killing the motor. The first motor was around $4500 and now it is roughly the same $4500. So $9000 in 4 years!!!!! I called Fo Mo Co and they will do nothing to help. They say there is no recall and or order from NHTSA about this issue. Nor do they have any other programs to help resolve this issue or help pay for the repair. First Motor Replaced August 2020 at 94,000 Second Motor Died December 2024 at 131,000
- Trenton, MI, USA
Car stalls then dies out well starting but engine is still on.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
When accelerating from a stopped position, the throttle is staying stuck wide open. Without my foot on the accelerator, the engine still accelerates wide open. Stepping on the brake, doesn't do anything or make it stop. It has now happened 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I was not taking off at a fast speed. I was accelerating at a normal rate.
- Summerville , GA, USA
another attachment!
- Kiln, MS, USA
Attachment to last complaint
- Kiln, MS, USA
I've had my Ford Fusion SE ecoboost 1.5, 2014 in for service on 2 separate occasions a day apart for the same reoccurring problems. The first service there was the actions done related to recalls which are consistent with 20S15 A-C and recall 23E03 B. The reasons for my Ford Fusion 1.5 to have been brought to the Premier Ford, Waveland, Ms was as follows: The temperature overheat lamp light was jared, there was 3 leaks from the overheat, there was a Shutter and sounds that came from the engine, (LIMP*)and there was no fuel power through acceleration. There had been moisture located on exhaust before brakedown without having been driven for approximately 10hrs before brakedown. 2ed service was as follows: temperature overheat lamp light jared, no power through fuel to accelerate, and issues starting. LIMP* I had not on this brakedown paid attention to if my Fusion needed water, the engines performance in regards to shakes or sounds nor did I look to notice nor did I look for leaks. I called directly to Premier Ford, Waveland and had my Ford towed in. The service was as follows: 1) 3U2Z*14S411 WPT988 WIRE ASY 2) DS7Z*8501 PW556 PUMPASP-WATER 3) BE8Z*8507 GASKET-WATER PUMP 4)VC 3801132 ANTI-FREEZE 5) 6 BM5Z*6K2543*S437 SCREW 6) BM5Z*6K254 TENSIONER - TIMING BELT With the parts $261.44 Labor $1748.99 misc charges $50 for a total of after taxes $2204.66 I picked up my Ford Fusion on October 4, 2024 and on October 9, 2024 I went beck to the Premier Ford and spoke with the service department because I had to stop and let my Fusion cool every 20 to 30 minutes, I stated that there was some loss of water and it was overheating, the power train light warning notify me of an issue, and that my Fusion would not go over 80miles per hr. The service department associate seemed frustrated with me and argued the fact that it had ran hot and said that the reason for the speed issue was that the lamp was Identifying the keylock complete on pdf
- Kiln, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated, and the contact noticed a ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light later became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
- Byron, MI, USA
Complaints 11617112 and 11617127 Thank you for your patience with me!
- Kiln, MS, USA
On [XXX] ford premier out of waveland evaluated my car after I had to have it towed in due to overheating. The high temperature warning notification was lock and wouldn't change to normal after it cooled. I was not fully aware of my car overheating due to no warning other the the temperature overheat warning. A couple of days prior without driving it for 10hrs I noticed a moist to the exhaust pipe. When it broke down the engine had a misfire, a shake, and had not power to the engine to accelerate. There was 3 different puddles of fluids underneath the car. When I had spoke to the service department on this breakdown I made them aware of everything with one of the Mechanics witnessing the shake within the engine. There was a confusion on my part due to the sticker showing a 1.5l and my Insurance showing through carfax a 2.5l with also Descripting a 1.5l that showed for my car to be compatible to a 2.0l, 1.6l Installation of coolant system, that of which lead me to request recalls through Vin# on [XXX] through Verified and it was shown to be compatible for recall. Premier Ford service department Assured me that nothing was wrong with the coolant system that the power train control module reprogramming took care of the breakdown. He assured me when I picked up my car That nothing was wrong with my car. Except for me needing to go, change the brakes so that he could change the brake hoses that are part of the recall associated with the brakes. This was on [XXX]. On [XXX] I broke down again with the same issue with this time before the breakdown there was a stall when I started my car And when they had my car on [XXX] I asked them the check the Fuel Injections and he stated there was nothing wrong with the fuel injections. My car has shown every sign that shows through the coolant system of a fire hazard. I am requesting that the Department to assign the safety recall 17s09 to my vin# [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Kiln, MS, USA
This is a attachment to my last Inquiry.
- Kiln, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while adding coolant, the coolant was leaking out. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and there was smoke detected. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the coolant level was low. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Columbus, OH, USA
My 2014 ford fusion titanium 2.0 ecoboost engine has Coolant leaks causing engine overheating, missfire on cylender 4, car keeps shuddering and stalling while driving. Contacted ford about this issiue they refused to fix it even though there is a mass recall on the same Caras mie for the same issiues
- Repton , AL, USA
Vehicle showing signs of coolant leak with no visible of signs of coolant on ground. Check engine light came on and running rough on startup and high speeds. White smoke and sputtering under load. Took to local mechanic and had signs of coolant in #3 cylinder. Replaced all spark plugs and ignition coils along with thermostat and pressure tested. Vehicle still throwing codes and having heavy misfires in #3 cylinder with coolant loss. Stated will need a new long block. Vin number not covered by recall. But Def needs to be.
- Madisonville, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant; however, there were no visual coolant leaks found. The vehicle was towed to two independent mechanics for confirmation, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a coolant leak and a blown head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not eligible for coverage under the Technical Service Bulletin: 20-2100. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
- North Chesterfield, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exhaust pipes of the vehicle would abnormally blow white smoke. The check engine temperature warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion. The contact was informed of TSB: 22-2322. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
- Akron, OH, USA
Coolant intrusion - engine needs to be replaced.
- Lancaster, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced. The contact stated while picking up the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The dealer diagnosed that the O2 sensors had failed and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 132,819.
- Farmington Hills, MI, USA
I own a 2014 Ford Fusion. While driving at a slow speed, the "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the water pump, thermostat, a/c hoses was replaced; however, several days later while driving 65 MPH, the "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. Due to the failure, the vehicle has been towed back twice to the dealer where the mechanic discovered a coolant intrusion into an engine cylinder. The mechanic informed me that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage 69k
- El Rito, Nm, NM, USA
- Addison, TX, USA