What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2016 Ford Fusion

Typical pattern

3.9% of complaints about the 2016 Ford Fusion came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2016 vehicle — around the middle of the 199 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 6.5 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (440 complaints), typically at 6.8 yr or about 78,000 miles.

Complaints
2,081
Median age at failure
6.5 yr
Median mileage
75,000 n=1153
Crash / fire / tow
11.8% of reports
Safety recalls
10

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
440 reports · 78,000 mi
6.8 yr
7.3%
Power train
309 reports · 83,000 mi
4.9 yr
20.4%
Other
206 reports · 65,200 mi
6.3 yr
2.4%
Steering
177 reports · 73,000 mi
5.3 yr
15.3%
Electrical system
146 reports · 58,100 mi
5.6 yr
4.8%
Back over prevention
114 reports · 90,000 mi
10.1 yr
6.1%
Engine cooling
108 reports · 110,500 mi
8.1 yr
16.7%
Service brakes
84 reports · 53,650 mi
7.3 yr
17.9%
Fuel / propulsion
83 reports · 58,000 mi
4.1 yr
4.8%
Structure
51 reports · 62,000 mi
5.6 yr
13.7%
Service brakes, hydraulic
50 reports · 102,704 mi
7.6 yr
28%
Air bags
49 reports · 50,000 mi
4.5 yr
30.6%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

26V376000 2026-06-09
Power train:manual transmission

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

25V695000 2025-10-13
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

23V775000 2023-11-17
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

23V162000 2023-03-10
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

22V413000 2022-06-10
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

20V177000 2020-03-23
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

19V632000 2019-08-29
Steering:electric power assist system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

19V362000 2019-05-13
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

18V471000 2018-07-16
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

18V167000 2018-03-12
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 50 mi 0 mo in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50.
Electrical system 12,000 mi 9 mo in service
WHILE ENTERING THE FREEWAY MY CAR LOSS POWER AND BEGAN TO QUICKLY DECELERATE. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE CAR THAT I WAS PULLING IN FRONT OF HAD TO TAKE ACTION TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WRENCH ICON APPEARED AFTER THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. THE FORD DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Electrical system 13,000 mi 8 mo in service
LOST ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE WHILE GOING 45 TO 50 MPH. TERRIBLE SITUATION TO BE IN AND WOULD NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO OTHERS. FORD KNOWS THIS IS AN ISSUE AND NEEDS TO DEAL WITH IT BETTER
Structure 3,000 mi 1.1 yr in service
GAS TANK THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 3,000. DS

Other Fusion model years

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