2020 Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2020 Ford Fusion — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a life-threatening incident involving my 2020 Ford Fusion PHEV. On December 5, 2025, while my wife was driving on a public street, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete engine failure followed by smoke and fire originating from the high-voltage battery pack in the trunk. There were…”
filed Mar 19, 2026
“purge solenoid unplugged, several times for years, which causes the vehicle not to start up after getting fuel. Check engine light come on often due to this. When I bring vehicle to Mecanic shop they plug it right back. P0443 evap purge control valve “a” circuit”
filed Mar 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Fusion | 22 | 5% |
| 2017 Fusion | 34 | 3% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 56 | 6% |
| 2014 Fusion | 71 | 5% |
| 2013 Fusion | 120 | 7% |
| 2012 Fusion | 58 | 2% |
| 2011 Fusion | 176 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 484 | 9% |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.