2014 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 160 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2014 Ford Fusion, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,713 miles.

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 86 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles11 · 13%
10k–25k miles5 · 6%
25k–50k miles14 · 16%
50k–75k miles20 · 23%
75k–100k miles18 · 21%
100k–150k miles16 · 19%
150k+ miles2 · 2%

How serious are the reports?

Of 160 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.

Ford Fusion electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2010, with 324 complaints
2006: 712006712007: 55552008: 282008282009: 23232010: 32420103242011: 2032032012: 16420121642013: 1601602014: 16020141602015: 1021022016: 15020161502017: 1251252018: 262018262019: 36362020: 38202038

n = 1,665 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2020 Fusion3821%4,051
2019 Fusion3611%19,000
2018 Fusion266%40,563
2017 Fusion12511%29,500
2016 Fusion1509%58,100
2015 Fusion10210%61,000
2014 Fusion16012%60,713
2013 Fusion1609%55,000
2012 Fusion1647%63,400
2011 Fusion2037%57,000
2010 Fusion3246%63,000
2009 Fusion232%66,500
2008 Fusion282%83,500
2007 Fusion555%84,000
2006 Fusion7110%87,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2019, with 23 complaints
2014: 8201482015: 5201552016: 6201662017: 162017162018: 172018172019: 232019232020: 162020162021: 112021112022: 132022132023: 102023102024: 152024152025: 112025112026: 920269

n = 160 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2014 Ford Fusion. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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

Received Aug 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759208

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

Received Aug 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759207

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.

Received Aug 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755716

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 Ford Fusions have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2014 Ford Fusion (12% of the 1,331 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Fusion electrical system?

No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 60,713 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2014 Ford Fusion problems

See all 2014 Ford Fusion problems or electrical system problems across all Fusion years.