2014 Ford Fusion: Power steering failed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Fusion report: power steering failed. CarComplaints.com lists 18 owner complaints, average mileage 69,650 miles.
NHTSA has 346 owner complaints for the 2014 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772001 (filed 10/19/2026): “Ford motor company, a massive automotive manufacturer, sold a vehicle with a known, systemic defect that can cause a driver to suddenly lose power steering at highway speeds, while simultaneously disabling critical safety systems abs and advancetrac stability …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772002 (filed 10/19/2026): “Sudden loss of power steering assistance and simultaneous abs/advancetrac system faults i am submitting this complaint to document a serious vehicle safety incident involving my 2014 ford fusion se. the vehicle experienced a loss of communication with the pow…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace power steering (7 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,790 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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