Early on in ownership and under heavy acceleration from a dead stop, the front tires (goodyear eagle 235/45r18 98y) would lock, hop, skip until acceleration reduce. As of mid-december, under even light acceleration from a dead stop going up hill, the front tires would lock, hop, skip. The dealership confirmed the existence of the problem 11/24/2014. The dealership tested the issue per Ford…
2014 Ford Fusion suspension problems
moderate Owners of the 2014 Ford Fusion have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Fusion | 13 |
| 2011 Fusion | 10 |
| 2012 Fusion | 16 |
| 2013 Fusion | 10 |
| 2014 Fusion (this page) | 7 |
| 2015 Fusion | 8 |
| 2016 Fusion | 8 |
| 2017 Fusion | 3 |
What stands out
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2014 Ford Fusion?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 46,748 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Ford/Fusion.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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