Ford Fusion problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford Fusion model year, from official NHTSA data.
22,373
NHTSA complaints
46
recall campaigns
1,607
service bulletins (TSBs)
17
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Fusion | 181 | 3 | 94 |
| 2019 Ford Fusion | 314 | 3 | 159 |
| 2018 Ford Fusion | 439 | 2 | 160 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | 1,109 | 4 | 254 |
| 2016 Ford Fusion | 1,621 | 13 | 153 |
| 2015 Ford Fusion | 993 | 13 | 163 |
| 2014 Ford Fusion | 1,330 | 19 | 189 |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | 1,790 | 19 | 190 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion | 2,514 | 5 | 51 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | 2,785 | 7 | 55 |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | 5,128 | 11 | 56 |
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 1,022 | 6 | 19 |
| 2008 Ford Fusion | 1,353 | 5 | 21 |
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 1,064 | 4 | 19 |
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 730 | 4 | 24 |
Common problems
- Ford Fusion steering problems5,763
- Ford Fusion air bags problems3,529
- Ford Fusion engine problems3,358
- Ford Fusion power train problems3,130
- Ford Fusion service brakes problems2,189
- Ford Fusion electrical system problems1,660
- Ford Fusion vehicle speed control problems1,413
- Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system problems1,166
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Front Brake Jounce Hose FailuresRQ22004 · opened Aug 8, 2022 · closed Mar 24, 2023
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · opened Dec 19, 2019 · closed Feb 7, 2022
- Extended Braking DistanceEA18002 · opened Apr 18, 2018 · closed Jan 15, 2021