2007 Ford Fusion vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,064 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 94 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 64,625 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E550 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 615 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 126 | 1 |
| Power Train | 74 | 0 |
| Structure | 73 | 0 |
| Engine | 56 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2007 Ford Fusion
2007 Mercedes-Benz E550
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.