Key removal when not in park/fmvss 114
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ford fusion vehicles manufactured july 27, 2013, to october 31, 2014, 2015 ford fusion hybrid vehicles manufactured february 24, 2014, to october 31, 2014, and 2015 ford fusion energi vehicles manufactured july 14, 2014, to october 31, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in park. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Safety Consequence
If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14c11.
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FAQ: Recall 14V736000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V736000?
NHTSA recall 14V736000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 18, 2014. It addresses: Key removal when not in park/fmvss 114. The recall affects approximately 56,479 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V736000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14C11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.