2020 Ford Fusion power train problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford Fusion — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Coolant Intrusion. Started with thick white exhaust when starting up in morning. Turned into acceleration lags, car shutting engine off when parked, and exhaust smell coming inside of car. 2014-2019 models have a recall for cracked engine block allowing cooling to leak inside, but 2020 models do…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“A failed transmission cooling line caused the transmission fluid to leak. At no point did the vehicle display a check engine light, transmission warning, or any other indication that there was a problem. According to the Ford dealership, the transmission fluid had been leaking for some time…”
filed Jul 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 68 | 22% |
| 2018 Fusion | 106 | 24% |
| 2017 Fusion | 310 | 28% |
| 2016 Fusion | 310 | 19% |
| 2015 Fusion | 143 | 14% |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% |
| 2013 Fusion | 280 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
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.