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Ford Fusion
Data refreshed August 27, 2026
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Complaints
23,821
Active records
Recalls
50
Active records
TSBs
611
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
12
Injuries
567
Crashes
840
Fires
185
Top reported issues — Ford Fusion
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Operating state
Reporting mechanism
Steering behavior
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Braking behavior
Performance issue
Driver assistance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Thermal issue
Noise
Starting behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Recent change
Powering on/off behavior
Lighting behavior
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Smell
Ride/handling behavior
Electrified system issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Charging behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2018 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 25, 2026
my 2018 ford fusion has catastrophic engine failure. Engine stuttering and misfires with check engine light. Low coolant levels with no visible puddles under the car. Engine overheating, could possibly catch fire. Car recently had a tuneup was told no issues at the time. Failure mileage at 109,000.
2016 FORD FUSION HYBRID
Filed Aug 25, 2026
The reverse rear view camera is intermittantly not working. The electrical system will often say camera not available. There has been a recall notice for almost a year, and we are still waiting for a fix from Ford.
2013 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
While driving my Ford Fusion, I experienced a serious transmission-related loss of propulsion. Leading up to the failure, I noticed that the engine RPM would fluctuate considerably and the vehicle appeared to have difficulty maintaining engagement in a gear. On the day of the failure, I was traveling approximately 50 mph when the vehicle suddenly stopped responding normally to the accelerator. When I pressed the accelerator, the engine RPM increased significantly, but the vehicle would not…
2013 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes became inoperable. The brake pedal was depressed all the way to the floorboard for the vehicle to stop. There was no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband became aware that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle after the contact and her son returned to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle had been recently…
2014 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The brake pedal switch pad was recalled and failed after being fixed and tripped the whole ABS system which caused the whole transmission to not shift and I didn’t have traction. My taillights stayed on 24/7 and I had to disconnect my battery. Ford did nothing
2016 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). While reversing, the back over prevention screen went blank. The contact crashed into a parked Ford Escape approximately 20 feet away, due to the failure. There were no reported injuries. No air bag deployed. A Police report was not filed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
2014 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal was not sending the correct signal to the ABS. The Hill Assist option was not operational while driving on a slope and the brake lights remained illuminated, even when the brake pedal was not depressed. An independent mechanic was contacted and associated the failure with the brake pedal failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was…
2014 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
Involved in collision between 35-45 at a speed of 35 to 45 mph. I had a car change lanes incorrectly causing me to rear end the vehicle. The front end of my car was crumpled in and mybairbags on my vehicle did not deploy as a result of the crash.
2014 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
The brake pedal switch pad was recalled and failed after being fixed and tripped the whole ABS system which caused the whole transmission to not shift and I didn’t have traction. My taillights stayed on 24/7 and I had to disconnect my battery. Ford did nothing
2017 FORD FUSION
Filed Aug 24, 2026
Flexplate cracked 5 months ago, and now it has cracked again. This is due to troqeu converting failure and faulty transmission mounts.