2014 Ford Fusion Other / unspecified Problems

Power steering rack and pinion

NHTSA ID

11656669

Incident

Feb 1, 2025

We are the owners of a 2014 Ford Fusion model vehicle. We took this vehicle to a local Ford service dealer to have the tires rotated. Dealer service manager told us they could not do the tire rotate because the chrome plating on the wheel lug nuts had swollen and their wrench would not fit the lug nuts. The offered non OEM replacement lugs nuts for our cost of $134.95 plus tax. I believe this is a safety issue as we could be stranded along any roadway should we have a flat tire needing us to use our spare, and unable to remove the flat tire. Our vehicle has a total of about 60,813 miles shown on the odometer. Apparently this swollen lug nut issue is a known problem with this vehicle? Can you help us resolve this?

NHTSA ID

11623994

Incident

Nov 7, 2024

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11612236

Incident

Mar 29, 2024

I had to have all 20 lugnuts replaced. I had 3 different shops tell me that they are all swollen and needed to be replaced. Lugnuts shouldn't all be defective this quickly. I think Ford used cheap parts

NHTSA ID

11538833

Incident

Aug 16, 2023

I had a blowout on the highway and the tire tools supplied by ford do not fit the lug nuts. The AAA driver that came also had a very hard time removing the lug nuts. I bought a lug nut socket set to be sure I had the correct tool to remove my wheels but nothing in the kit fits correctly. I had to beat a 19mm socket on to remove the lugs but that completely destroyed the lugs so that they need replaced. As for the recall on the shifter cable and brake line, I paid for both of those repairs when both parts failed before the recall notice was issued. Ford will not reimburse me for the repairs due to the mileage was over 150,000 at the time of repair.

NHTSA ID

11530430

Incident

Jul 5, 2023

I took my Ford Fusion in for its 50000 mile maintenance. The tech was unable to remove the lug nuts because they were swollen due to the poor design by Ford. I had to replace all 20 lug nuts at a cost of $200. If I did not replace them I would be unable to change a flat tire if I were to have one.

NHTSA ID

11477318

Incident

Aug 3, 2022

I have made 4 separate attempts to mount new tires. I researched the "Swollen Lug Nut" issue and purchased 10 new lug nuts as well as a 18.5MM x 19.5MM Flip Socket for the shop to use. That has even failed and my new tires are still not installed. I have spent in excess of $85 for these lug nuts and flip socket.

NHTSA ID

11472205

Incident

Jun 30, 2022

The lug nuts on all the tries won't come off. It seems like the stainless steel cap is no longer connected to the actual lug nut making it impossible to get off with out ripping the cap off and then getting a socket on the lug nut. I need to change a tire out but am unable to unless I destroy the lug nut cap.

NHTSA ID

11471309

Incident

Jun 27, 2022

Was recently notified by my local Ford dealer that my Lug Nuts on my vehicle needs to be replaced due to swelling. My dealer advised that "Wheel damage will happen" due to this swelling. It appears that this is a known issue by Ford who again has decided to put profits over customer safety. The dealer made is clear that this issue is a vehicle safety issue. I feel that a recall on these defective lug nuts should be ordered for the benefit of public safety. It funny this was not an issue until after my extended warranty expired.

NHTSA ID

11467541

Incident

Jun 4, 2022

WHILE DRIVING I HIT A PIECE OF METAL WHICH CAUSED MY DRIVER REAR TIRE TO GO FLAT. WHEN I GOT OUT TO CHANGE TO THE TIRE I WAS UNABLE TO DO SO BECAUSE THE LUG WRENCH WOULD NOT FIT THE LUG NUTS. SO I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTS TO CHANGE IT. THEY SAID IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD, SOME OF THEM ARE ONE SIZE AND OTHERS ARE ANOTHER.

NHTSA ID

11465126

Incident

Apr 5, 2022

Had to replace lug nuts, dealer said we’re swollen and may make changing tires a problem if not replaced.

NHTSA ID

11461383

Incident

Apr 19, 2022

I hit a very deep pit hole on the interstate causing a tire blowout on front driver side tire as well as a cracked rim on back drivers side. As I go to put the spare on I can't get the lug nuts off. The tool in the spare kit doesn't fit, resulting me to call a tow truck who couldn't get them off either. It took me 2 days to figure out the lug nuts were swollen and this was a common problem with Ford Fusions. My local Ford shop would not assist in the matter at all and still refuse to replace them. They should in fact replace them and also the cost of the damage caused by this. If the nuts were regular lug nuts I could have remedied the situation my self. No police or injuries were involved just lots of stress and money out of my pocket to fix it.

NHTSA ID

11459038

Incident

Mar 8, 2022

swollen lug nuts that prevent removal of wheel

NHTSA ID

11451592

Incident

Feb 11, 2022

The wheel lug nuts on this vehicle are faulty. When I purchased new tires the tire installer said these lug nuts are faulty and not safe.

NHTSA ID

11442003

Incident

Nov 25, 2021

Lug Nuts outer casing were swelled or distorted, not allowing removal to change a flat tire. After talking with a local Ford dealership, that said they sometimes have to hammer on the socket (19mm) to remove lug nut. This cause a safety issue just to remove let alone get out of the socket. The tire could not be repaired, so I had all four replaced, after having the one replaced, to drive the car. With the lug nuts distorted / out of dimensional shape, the integrity of getting them properly locked (torqued) back down is the safety issue. How can you trust they are properly locked down? I looked this issue up, which is a know issue, yet no recall. How is one to know this is an issue? Thankfully I was not on the side of busy highway. It is unsafe to remove, let along reinstall. Trying to remove could cause the car to fall off the jack? For safety I had to order all new lug nuts, with different size sockets to remove the old, and use the designed 19mm to reinstall the new lug nuts. The original lug nuts are not safe to remove or properly torque back down. The risk is the lug nut is not properly torqued and comes loose.

NHTSA ID

11439756

Incident

Oct 21, 2021

Swollen lug nuts. This is being ridiculous that this has not been recalled yet

NHTSA ID

11434391

Incident

Sep 14, 2021

TIRE IN FOR SERVICE, FIRESTONE REP STATED LUG NUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED, THEY ARE "MUSHROOMING" WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INABILITY TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS IN CASE OF ROADSIDE EMERGENCY.

NHTSA ID

11385668

Incident

Dec 30, 2020

Mileage

122,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FLAMMER FORD OF SPRING HILL (3335 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL, FL 34606) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS ON THE FOUR WHEELS WERE SWOLLEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A REPAIR NEEDING TO BE PERFORMED ON ANY VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID

11360944

Incident

Aug 20, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE A SET OF TIRES INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF POSSIBLE DAMAGES OR STRIPPING OF THE LUG NUTS IF AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE WHEELS FROM THE VEHICLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

NHTSA ID

11321981

Incident

Apr 22, 2020

Mileage

77,000 mi

I HIT A HUGE POTHOLE THAT BLEW MY TIRE ON INTERSTATE 57 SOUTH BOUND NEAR MONEE (APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES NORTH OF THE PEOTONE EXIT).

NHTSA ID

11278065

Incident

Nov 3, 2019

Mileage

95,120 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, AIR BAG, AND VARIOUS OTHER WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS WELL. THE DEALER (KOCOUREK FORD LINCOLN, 2727 NORTH 20TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401, (715)-298-3673) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

NHTSA ID

11110612

Incident

Jul 9, 2018

Mileage

85,000 mi

MY TIRES CONSTANTLY SEEM LIKE THEY SLIDE WHEN THE ROADS ARE MOIST, ALTHOUGH I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THE TREAD ON THE TIRES IS FINE. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 I WAS COMING INTO WORK AND THERE WAS A LIGHT LAYER OF SNOW ON THE GROUND I HIT THE BRAKES AS I TURNED THE CORNER OF A PARKING LOT AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. TO AVOID HITTING A TREE I HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING A BREAK IN THE WHEEL, NEED FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND A NEW RIGHT FRONT BEARING, $903.42 WORTH OF DAMAGE. I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ICE OF SOME SORT BUT THERE WAS NOTHING.

NHTSA ID

11078373

Incident

Mar 8, 2018

Mileage

79,221 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL, POWER STEERING FAIL ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED, AND HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

NHTSA ID

11066147

Incident

Dec 30, 2017

Mileage

103,000 mi

OUR 2014 FORD FUSION HAS ALWAYS HAD AN OFF BALANCE FEEL WHEN DRIVING IT. IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ON THE BACK END ARE SERIOUSLY OUT OF BALANCE, ALIGNMENT AND FEELS LIKE IT ALL OF A SUDDEN WILL PULL TO ONE SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER 55 MPH. KEEPS EATING TIRES. HAVE HAD 10 TIRES ON IT SINCE 2014 AND HAS 79,000 MILES ON IT. WE ONLY DRIVE GOOD HIGHWAYS. THE COMPANY HAS REPORTED THE ALIGNMENT IS FINE. BETWEEN THE BELTS BREAKING ON THE TIRES AND THE CAR, I CAN'T WAIT TO PAY IT OFF TO TRADE IT IN. SCARES ME TO DRIVE IT. THIS HAS BEEN ON ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE CARE SINCE WE GOT IT, SO THE DATE I HAVE TO CLICK DOESN'T EXPLAIN THAT IT IS ONGOING.

NHTSA ID

11062790

Incident

Feb 14, 2014

Mileage

1,200 mi

TIRES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY AT 20-25K MILES IN MY CASE EVERY 10-12 MONTHS. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED EVERY 10-12 MONTHS SINCE CAR WAS NEW. THIS IS NOT NORMAL BY ANY MEANS. SOMEONE IS GOING TO HAVE A BLOWOUT DUE TO THE EXTREMELY FAST WEAR ON THE TIRES. THIS COULD SEVERELY INJURE OR KILL SOMEONE. TIRE PICTURE ATTACHED IS ONE YEAR OLD AND HAS BEEN TYPICAL OF ONE YEAR TIRE WEAR SINCE CAR WAS BRAND NEW.

NHTSA ID

11057512

Incident

Dec 23, 2017

Mileage

85,000 mi