NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Fusion

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

23,844

Active records

Recalls

50

Active records

TSBs

611

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

12

Injuries

567

Crashes

841

Fires

185

Top reported issues — Ford Fusion

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Operating state

7,227

Reporting mechanism

6,128

Steering behavior

5,542

Condition issue

4,335

Engine behavior

3,352

Braking behavior

3,025

Performance issue

3,011

Driver assistance issue

2,403

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,950

Safety restraint issue

1,909

Fluid issue

1,714

Vibration/harshness

1,418

Access/entry issue

1,347

Thermal issue

1,254

Noise

1,073

Starting behavior

491

Safety restraint behavior

444

Electrical issue

385

Recent change

343

Powering on/off behavior

267

Lighting behavior

242

HVAC behavior

217

Infotainment behavior

199

Smell

183

Ride/handling behavior

173

Electrified system issue

100

Wiper/washer behavior

89

Communication/network issue

50

Charging behavior

18

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I lost power while on the Freeway any indicators flashed: see manual, pre-collision assist not available, service advance track, downhill assist not available, the check engine light was on. It seems that when to limp mode. I took it to the Ford fusion dealer so they could check the car. They run into test and found that the transmission or motor has failed. I check and found that on that year make and model some cars were affected and it was a recall for that. This is the recall If the…

2009 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 3, 2026


Dear NHTSA, The braking system failed which was covered by Ford Safety Recall 19S54 with NHTSA campaign #19V904000 at 37,750 miles. After research and finding the label of the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit still on the vehicle, being manufactured 07/12/2008, picture attached, it turned out to be the original HCU, whose failures were the reason for the Safety Recall. A Ford dealer had performed software evaluation of the ABS HCU and determined replacement of unit not necessary. This was done on…

2013 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while stopped in a drive-thru, there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and excessive force was needed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the Check Engine warning light was illuminated and the Brake Level Low message was displayed. The contact…

2016 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

2018 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times, and the contact was informed that the engine was consuming antifreeze. The ignition coils and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic associated the failure with the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was…

2013 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 2, 2026


My power steering failed. There is no pump it's electronic so I can get it replaced without taking it to a dealer. There were 2 recalls for the Power Steering for this make and model, but my VIN number does not show up in the search. You need to expand the recall. My Power steering failed

2019 FORD FUSION ENERGI

Filed Sep 2, 2026


CHARGE CIRCUIT CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHT THIS IS DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT LEFT NOT CORRECTED THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THREE INDICATOR LIGHTS UNITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE, A 2019 FORD FUSION ENERGI ( KNOWN AS A PLUG IN HYBRID) ALL THREE INDICATOR CHARGE LEVEL LIGHTS HAVE BURN OUT WITHIN A WARRANTY PERIOD OF OPERATION AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE FAULTY HARDWARE HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THIS AND OTHER VEHICLES’. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE WARRANTY…

2019 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 1, 2026


my shifter linkage bushing broke on my 2019 fusion when i went to put car in reverse leaving me stuck in the middle of a road. This is a known issue but the recall isn’t for later year fusions even though it has the same failure and defective bushing.

2019 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 1, 2026


my shifter linkage bushing broke on my 2019 fusion when i went to put car in reverse leaving me stuck in the middle of a road. This is a known issue but the recall isn’t for later year fusions even though it has the same failure and defective bushing.

2016 FORD FUSION

Filed Sep 1, 2026


I am fully aware that my vehicle has a recall for the backup camera. Manufacturer recall number 25SA9, NHTSA recall number 25v695. That was back on XXX. Almost a year ago. It would be super if I could use my backup camera. I really appreciate that feature in the store parking lot, backing out of my driveway on a busy road, and picking up and dropping off my child from school as there are kids and vehicles everywhere are a few examples. Yes, I look over my shoulder regardless, but that camera…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.