2015 Ford Fusion problems & reliability
993 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford Fusion, alongside 13 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 24, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
16 complaints report injuries (17 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2015 Ford Fusion vehicles were involved in 119 fatal crashes with 67 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 271 | 27% |
| Steering → | 163 | 16% |
| Power Train → | 143 | 14% |
| Unknown / Other | 124 | 12% |
| Electrical System → | 102 | 10% |
| Service Brakes → | 82 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 56 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 52 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 41 | 4% |
| Air Bags → | 39 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 30 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 610 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 75,000 miles (middle 50% between 50,050 and 103,416 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Year/Make/Model: 2015 Ford Fusion Engine Type: 1.5L EcoBoost 4-Cylinder Description of Safety Flaw and Incident: My vehicle is experiencing severe overheating and internal engine fluid loss due to the widely documented Ford EcoBoost coolant intrusion defect. The vehicle routinely runs hot, losing coolant rapidly with…”
Exterior Lighting · filed Sep 8, 2026
“Recall 22S43 failed less than 5 months after completion, causing total vehicle immobilization in reverse on a live roadway.”
Unknown / Other · filed Sep 4, 2026
“The 2015 ford fusion are very known for this issue with coolant lost and more recently I was driving and a warning popped up saying my coolant was over temps so I pulled over and turned the car off next thing you know my coolant was gone and I just filled it up. To make it even worse my mechanic told me it’s a known…”
Engine · filed Aug 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
Recall Query RQ22004 · opened Aug 8, 2022 · closed Mar 24, 2023 · led to recall 23V162000
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Door Latch Failures
Recall Query RQ19005 · opened Dec 19, 2019 · closed Feb 7, 2022 · led to recall 20V331000
- Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt Loosens
Preliminary Evaluation PE17007 · opened Oct 23, 2017 · closed Apr 23, 2018 · led to recall 18V167000
Technical service bulletins
163 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford Fusion. The 10 most recent:
Harvest Program 26H02 Certain 2015 Model Year Mustang, Fusion, and Edge Vehicles Driver Airbag Module Replacement
26H02 · Other · issued May 7, 2026
Certain 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E01 · Emissions · issued May 2, 2026
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
25N17 · Other · issued Mar 25, 2026
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026
Certain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Inspection and Protective Service Cap Installation
25B61 · Other · issued Feb 17, 2026
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
The affected vehicles have an emissions control system that may not control tailpipe emissions effectively over time.
25E01 · Emissions · issued Oct 16, 2025
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024…
SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 10, 2024
Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles Not Covered in Safety Recall: 20S15 or 23S36 Door Latch Replacement and Inspection
20R01 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2024
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the…
SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2024
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 2015 Ford Fusion has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns — 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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2015 Ford Fusion?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 75,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.