2016 Ford Fusion service brakes problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I would like to make a complaint for malpractice during a recall repair. I was notified on aug 4, 2026 that after the dealership did the recall 23S12 brake hose that during the test drive that my master seal and brake booster started to leak and needs to be replaced. They asked me if i have had any…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“The brake booster vacuum pump coupler broke off of the vacuum pump and a piece of the coupler was left stuck in the camshaft. This caused the brakes to become very stiff and hard to push down to stop the vehicle. It wasn't inspected by anyone. No warning messages or icons appeared on the dash. Car…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluidCampaign 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 50 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 82 | 8% |
| 2014 Fusion | 88 | 7% |
| 2013 Fusion | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Fusion | 104 | 4% |
| 2011 Fusion | 169 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 435 | 8% |
| 2009 Fusion | 473 | 46% |
| 2008 Fusion | 479 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.