2014 FORD FUSION Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2014 Ford Fusion has 9 recalls, the most serious being a risk of engine fire on 1.6-liter turbocharged models, where an overheating cylinder head can crack and leak oil onto hot exhaust components. Two separate transmission shifter cable recalls cover different engine and transmission configurations but share the same consequence: a bushing connecting the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade and detach, meaning the gear indicator may show Park when the transmission is not actually in that position and the vehicle can roll away. Tied to that theme, a body control module error can allow the ignition key to be removed while the transmission is out of Park, and a powertrain control module issue can similarly fail to prevent key removal, both creating rollaway risk. On Energi models, the 120-volt charge cord can overheat and pose a fire risk. There is also a seatbelt concern: in a crash, heat from the front pretensioner deploying can sever the seat belt anchor cable, leaving the occupant unrestrained at the moment it matters most. Other issues include door latches that can crack from heat exposure and allow a door to swing open while driving, and a brake pedal bumper that can separate and cause the brake lights to stay on continuously, confusing other drivers.