Hmmm, good thing I read this thread...I was poised to lease a 14 CMax Energi, but now really questioning pulling the trigger. My current car is an 07 Civic Hybrid and there is a very long thread similar to this one in some ways in the civic hybrid forums but for problems with the Hybrid Battery system...I have already had my Hybrid Battery replaced once in my car....goodness it was done under warranty. I had told myself I wasn't going to get another hybrid, but the car pool lane sticker is soooo tempting for me. Other than that I wouldn't even be considering the car. Seems like in 14's the issue hasn't been resolved. Are there similar issues with the Fusion?