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2019 Ford Fusion Energi problems & reliability

120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
120
Recall campaigns
1
Fire reports
2 (2%)
Crash reports
0 (0%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
No EPA match
Service bulletins (TSBs)
78
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
1
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System100
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion System9
Unknown OR Other8
Power Train5
Communication2
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Hybrid Propulsion System1
Lane Departure1

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

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25

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V44000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the HV battery needed to be replaced…

    Electrical System · filed Jul 15, 2025

  • re. recall 23V-440 Issued June 2023 as of March 2025 (one year and 9 months later), on remedy. they now claim one will be available 3Q25, but they also estimated a fix 3Q24. this is an UNACCEPTABLE amount of time to not have a fix and have a formal recommendation not to charge the vehicle.

    Fuel/propulsion System · filed Mar 16, 2025

  • The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

    Electrical System · filed Feb 12, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

Technical service bulletins

78 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The 10 most recent:

  • Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and…

    SSM 52410 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2024

  • For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has…

    SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024

  • During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen…

    SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2024

  • Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022…

    TSB 23-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 5, 2023

  • In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass…

    SSM 51838 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 2, 2023

  • The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on…

    SAN-Vol1 I1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 8, 2023

  • Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service…

    21B09 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 12, 2023

  • For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…

    SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023

  • Some 2018-2019 Edge/Continental, 2018 MKX and 2019 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 1-Aug-2019 and 2018-2019 Fusion/MKZ vehicles built on or before 15-Aug-2019 equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost or 3.0L EcoBoost engine…

    TSB 23-2075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2023

  • Some 2014-2020 Fusion and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles may be equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost engine that uses a 50-tooth variable camshaft timing (VCT) intake and exhaust unit from the assembly plant or if a service long…

    SSM 51409 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2023

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2019 Ford Fusion Energi has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Ford or NHTSA.