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To OpenAir: Please re-read the post. Resetting did nothing for the problem. We're not talking 100ft difference, or having it self-correct. It would literally be miles off, and show the car was traveling south, when, in fact, it was traveling north! I realize the Ford document says it's because of the tires. I'm suggesting the TBD likely doesn't cover this case since the car now tracks perfectly with the same tires. I'm just hopeful it doesn't die like before. As far as GPS data being "noisy", I think you need to look at your receiver. This is mostly a dead issue. Thanks for all the comments. Now I just need to get my other 2014 Ford Fusion Energi, the one that's one VIN digit off my other Energi, to work!

What you're claiming is simply inaccurate. If true, companies like Garmin wouldn't exist. Since the same car with the same tires, and now updated firmware tracks without issue, are you going to stand by your statement that it's the tires?? As far as why the car was dead, from the Service Ticket: "Performed pinpoint test AJ1-AJ22 when on the last step of the pinpoint teset found when moving the BCM around the relays would start working. Found the power wire to the BCM loose and had build up of arcing battery deposits. Removed, cleaned and retested. Ok at this time." When I picked it up, I asked if I could see where this loose wire was in case it happened again, and it couldn't be dragged up the tow truck. Said they had no idea, and I needed to talk to a Master Mechanic, who had left for the day.

This is a short update, I'll post a much longer one in the next day or two. Finally got the car back two days ago. The problem? A loose connection somewhere. I'll post the actual diagnosis later. Here's the interesting thing: The dealer was insisting that the tires were the problem with the GPS as mentioned above. Well, after the service, it works just fine with the same tires, but the interesting piece is that it appears the firmware for the onboard system was updated (although not mentioned on the service ticket). Why do I think this? Some prompts and the display is slightly different. Regarding the SSM 44961 post above, I looked in the Owner's Manual and found no reference to "acceptable" replacement tire size, but I didn't do a thorough search. However, I stand by my previous statement that any system that has access to an inherently more accurate source of information (e.g., satellite timing data), vs., a primitive revolution counter based on an assumed tire diameter, and doesn't default to the more accurate source is simply flawed. My guess is the firmware update addresses this, although I'd love to hear the reason why Ford engineers elected to use tire diameter. My other identical Fusion (one VIN number different) has the same problem, same tires.

Just heard from the dealer. Car is still dead, and they have no clue as to why. In fact, they mentioned they need to call another tow truck to have it moved from one area in the service area to another! Their best guess is they might have more information on Monday or Tuesday.

The towing company put their hook on it, and "skates" (basically inclined plastic wedges) under the front tires, and literally dragged it out of the garage onto the flatbed. This was noon yesterday. Haven't heard a peep from the dealer since, and it's 5:30pm the next day. We took the other Fusion (the one built right after the dead one based on the VIN) to the dealer earlier in the week for the same GPS problem, and they basically forgot it was there for a day, so this isn't unexpected. We'll see what turns up tomorrow. To the person who appears to be from Ford, I got a call yesterday. She was extremely pleasant, and only aware of the GPS issue, not the Dead on Arrival (DOA) symptoms. She said she'd call back the next day (today). Haven't heard a thing. Like I said, we bought two of these things with every option available. The dealer was pretty excited about it. They seem less excited when there are issues. I'll wait another day, and then head down there. Perhaps I have the wrong windshield washer fluid in the reservoir.

I'm the original poster to this thread (the idiot that bought two loaded 2014 Ford Fusion Energi). After a year, this has proven to be one of the WORST decisions I have made. Here's the latest situation: Drove the car just fine yesterday. Pulled it into the garage, set the brake, transmission in park, engine off. Plugged in the charger. Came out the next day, and tried to start, only to encounter EVERY warning you can imagine, and the car wouldn't start! Tried several times with no success. Called the dealer, and they claimed to never have heard of this situation. A Google search yields different results. I was going to schedule a tow, but with the car in the garage, and the brake set, I'm guessing the only way to get it on the truck is to *drag* it! I mentioned this to the dealer, and then I asked how they would get the car *off* the truck, assuming it was dragged on. After a long pause, I got: "We'll figure something out." So, I went out this morning to try to start the thing again. This time, no power whatsoever, yet the main engine battery charger was plugged in, although there was no blue light around the charging port. Pulled out the battery trickle charger and was going to hook it up. Guess what? With no power, the trunk won't open! Folded the rear seats down and Ford cleverly placed the trunk release at the back of the trunk, so unless your arms are 5 feet long, you'll never reach it! Coat hanger to the rescue and popped the trunk. Got the battery charger hooked up and after an hour, the power was back on. Went to start...same issue. I'll update this thread as it progresses. but my personal advice: STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR! Oh, and don't get me started on the GPS. Turns out, if you change the tires to something exotic like snow tires (that were recommended by TireRack), there's a good chance the GPS won't work! Why? Ford engineering thought it would be a good idea to get distance information from the wheels rather than from the GPS satellites! So, after a few miles, the GPS is completely lost, and Ford didn't think it might be a good idea to re-sync with the satellites. Worst cars I have ever owned.

I ordered WeatherTech for my 2014 Energi, and my wife ordered Husky's for her 2014 Energi. WeatherTech is better. They don't seem to make a trunk liner though. Bummer.

After six months, both 2014 Energis have arrived. I picked mine up yesterday, my wife gets hers today. Really nice cars. I'm very impressed. The VIN numbers are one digit apart. Thanks to everyone who commented on this thread. If you're still waiting for your 2014 Energi, it's worth the wait. -robert.

Just got the latest update on the two 2014 Fusion Titanium Energi's I ordered in July. Because of the cooled seat option, the build date is now 4-Nov-2013. I'm guessing I'll see them sometime in December.

No. Much better than that. Apparently the dealer has the "order numbers" and VINs should be available next week. No idea what that means from a delivery timeline. Looks like the heated/cooled seats and the all important lighted door sills are available.

Sounds like an argument for Ford to have an "official" way of finding the status rather than relying on someone doing it in their spare time.

You have to post 10 "acceptable" messages on an unrelated web site to find out the status of a car order?!? I hope their cars are better than their web site policies.

Went to the dealer last week to see if there were any updates on the two 2014 Energi's. They said that "late delivery" was ending today (Aug 5th) or tomorrow, which apparently means options like cooled seats are now in normal production. They said they'll have a confirmed order number tomorrow, and at that point, I'll be able to track the progress.

Interesting you should ask. We started by going to the Ford site to "Build Your Own", and there were options the dealer didn't have information on. For example, the "lighted door sill". I didn't originally have it, but Erin wanted it, so we requested it for both. The dealer said they would call whoever they call at Ford to make sure it was added. We requested the same on the seat options. According to the dealer, we should get more information on Tuesday the 30th. If it delays the order then we may reconsider, but I'll post whatever we find out. Going from two H2s to two Fusion Energi's is certainly interesting. I guess it's that Yin Yang thing. Is it correct that the 2014s are currently being built? As an aside, we decided on the Fusions after test driving just about everything including the Tesla S.

A couple of days ago, I decided on a 2014 Ti Energi, so we went down and test drove 2013 models. My wife liked it so much that she wanted one too. Yesterday we ordered two Ti Energi's with every option available. Mine black, hers Ingot Silver. Dealer says 8-12 weeks for delivery.