2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,320 | 277 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 134 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 48,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 325 | 27 |
| Power Train | 235 | 15 |
| Engine | 204 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 157 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 85 | 46 |
| Structure | 74 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 100 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 69 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 65 | 0 |
| Overheating | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 62 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 26 | 0 |
2014 Ford Fusion
2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.