Ford›Fusion›2014›Overview/ford/fusion/2014/base/

2014 Ford Fusion

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Fusion.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Ford Fusion is a passenger car fitted with an automatic (S6) transmission and an engine requiring 4.5 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, carrying EPA estimates of 22/31/25 mpg. Over the model run’s 2006-2020 complaint record—a band that spans from a peak of 5,124 complaints in 2010 to a low of 176 in 2020—the 2014 model accumulated 1,417 owner complaints and 20 recalls, with steering cited as the top complaint area. That volume sits below the nameplate’s worst years, making it a moderate point in the Fusion’s reliability timeline.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 90 w/o Power Code Remote Start · 500 w/o Power Code Remote Start CCA battery, OE oil filter FL910S. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 90 w/o Power Code Remote Start · 500 w/o Power Code Remote Start CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterFL910S
BatteryBAGM48H6760
Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3913 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Fusion of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2014 Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec240 hpAWD
2014Energi Titanium 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh7.90 sec16.10 sec188 hpFWD
2014SE 1.5L EcoBoost 1.5L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.30 sec181 hpFWD
2013Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec240 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.10 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.40 sec178 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidFord Mercon LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.0-6.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 12.5 ft-lbs; Lower: 7.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsInstall new studs: 12.5 ft-lbs, Step 2:
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.75 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil TypeMotorcraft YN-32 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.90 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.38 lbs
Oil TypeYN-32
Oil Capacity4.40-4.90 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F
Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-221 °F
Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-223 °F
RPM46-80 @ Idle rpm
RPM46-80 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle111 ft-lbs / 66 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.043 in / 0.374 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten bolts 1 through 16 to 5.1 ft. lbs., Step 2: Tighten bolts 17 through 20 to 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 3: Tighten bolts 1 through 16 an additional 45 degrees, Step 4: Tighten bolts 17 and 18 an additional 70 degrees, Step 5: Tighten bolts 19 and 20 an additional 535.1 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten all bolts to finger tight. Step 25 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: Tighten an additional 4513 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees, step 3: wait 10 seconds, 1574 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 9074 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 ft. lbs., Step 3: 83 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9037 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install 9 new exhaust manifold stud7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install 7 new exhaust manifold stud12.5 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1bolts 1, 2, and 71.4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.1 ft. lbs.22.1 ft. lbs
237 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
345 degrees45 degrees
4Tighten an additional 45 degrees45 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 604 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 74 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 157 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Ford Fusion marks a transitional point in its generation’s federal record, reflecting both the tail end of elevated issues from the redesigned 2013 model and a gradual improvement in subsequent years. Complaints dropped significantly from 2013’s peak of 1,948 to 1,417 in 2014, though recalls remained high at 20—matching 2013’s record—before declining in later years. The 2014 model’s top complaint areas (steering, powertrain, and engine) align with broader trends, but the volume of technical service bulletins (220) suggests lingering unresolved technical challenges. Compared to 2015’s further reduced complaints (1,049) and recalls (14), the 2014 Fusion sits in a less favorable position, though it avoids the extreme spikes seen in 2010–2012. The data implies that while 2014 isn’t the worst year, later models (2015 onward) demonstrate greater reliability. **Takeaway:** A 2014 Fusion is a *marginal* choice—opt for a later model if possible, or ensure thorough pre-purchase inspection and recall clearance.**

20
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
220
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,417
Owner complaints
55 involved a crash · 12 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,417 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering249
Power Train176
Engine109
Unknown Or Other96
Structure64
Service Brakes60
Electrical System59
Seat Belts52

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 19 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V632000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 29/08/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a…

18V471000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor ShiftReported 16/07/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 220 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25E012026-05-01Power TrainCertain 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine - Powertrain…
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25B612026-02-17Power TrainCertain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35…
25H052025-11-18Electrical SystemThis is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Fusion. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 90 batteryVehicles taking 4.5 qtEngine oil filter FL910SBattery BAGM48H6760Cabin air filter DG9Z19N619D

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Fusion take?

4.5 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Fusion have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fusion get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.