Ford Fusion Problems by Year
Ford Fusion years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fusion year: 2010, 2011, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Fusion: 5,130 complaints, 11 recalls
- 2011 Fusion: 2,794 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2012 Fusion: 2,516 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 Fusion: 183 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2019 Fusion: 316 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2018 Fusion: 442 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Fusion problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 5,775 | 15 | 171 |
| Air Bags problems | 3,530 | 15 | 252 |
| Engine problems | 3,369 | 15 | 26 |
| Power Train problems | 3,138 | 15 | 58 |
| Service Brakes problems | 2,191 | 15 | 200 |
| Electrical System problems | 1,665 | 15 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 1,414 | 15 | 89 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 1,167 | 15 | 19 |
| Structure problems | 854 | 15 | 61 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 697 | 15 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 493 | 14 | 26 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 438 | 12 | 21 |
| Wheels problems | 415 | 15 | 22 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 368 | 15 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages problems | 337 | 15 | 1 |
| Seat Belts problems | 277 | 15 | 30 |
| Suspension problems | 191 | 15 | 17 |
| Back Over Prevention problems | 189 | 9 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 180 | 15 | 3 |
| Seats problems | 140 | 13 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 123 | 13 | 4 |
| Tires | 95 | 12 | 4 |
| Visibility | 79 | 14 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 68 | 13 | 8 |
| Traction Control System | 42 | 9 | 1 |
| Equipment | 38 | 12 | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 31 | 10 | 3 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 29 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Firerelated | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat or Vehicle) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Ford Fusion problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2020: power train (67) · engine (52)
- 2019: engine (153) · power train (69) · engine and engine cooling (55)
- 2018: engine (205) · power train (106) · engine and engine cooling (88)
- 2017: engine (395) · power train (313) · engine and engine cooling (134) · electrical system (125) · steering (52) · service brakes (50)
- 2016: engine (443) · power train (311) · steering (176) · electrical system (150) · back over prevention (131) · engine and engine cooling (109) · service brakes (85) · fuel/propulsion system (83) · air bags (50) · service brakes, hydraulic (50) · structure (50)
- 2015: engine (272) · steering (163) · power train (145) · electrical system (102) · service brakes (82) · fuel/propulsion system (56) · engine and engine cooling (52)
- 2014: steering (327) · power train (235) · engine (204) · electrical system (160) · service brakes (88) · seat belts (75) · structure (74) · fuel/propulsion system (71)
- 2013: steering (389) · engine (386) · power train (281) · structure (164) · electrical system (160) · fuel/propulsion system (120) · air bags (101) · seat belts (100) · latches/locks/linkages (85) · engine and engine cooling (72) · service brakes (53)
- 2012: steering (1,473) · air bags (404) · electrical system (164) · power train (158) · engine (111) · service brakes (104) · structure (99) · vehicle speed control (86) · electronic stability control (esc) (80) · fuel/propulsion system (58)
- 2011: steering (1,435) · air bags (330) · engine (276) · power train (268) · vehicle speed control (256) · electrical system (203) · fuel/propulsion system (176) · service brakes (169) · electronic stability control (esc) (93) · structure (61) · fuel system, gasoline (60)
- 2010: steering (1,662) · power train (894) · vehicle speed control (793) · engine (700) · air bags (591) · fuel/propulsion system (484) · service brakes (437) · electrical system (324) · fuel system, gasoline (221) · electronic stability control (esc) (144) · wheels (143) · service brakes, hydraulic (101) · engine and engine cooling (93) · structure (87)
- 2009: service brakes (473) · air bags (359) · service brakes, hydraulic (61)
- 2008: air bags (638) · service brakes (479) · structure (82) · service brakes, hydraulic (74)
- 2007: air bags (615) · service brakes (126) · power train (74) · structure (73) · engine (56) · electrical system (55)
- 2006: air bags (319) · power train (150) · structure (74) · electrical system (71)
All Ford Fusion model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 183 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Fusion | 316 | 3 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Fusion | 442 | 2 | 5★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Fusion | 1,112 | 4 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Fusion | 1,642 | 13 | 5★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Fusion | 997 | 13 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Fusion | 1,331 | 19 | 5★ | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 Fusion | 1,792 | 19 | 5★ | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2012 Fusion | 2,516 | 5 | 4★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Fusion | 2,794 | 7 | 4★ | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Fusion | 5,130 | 11 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Fusion | 1,023 | 6 | — | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Fusion | 1,353 | 5 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Fusion | 1,064 | 4 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2006 Fusion | 730 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Fusion years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (5,130), 2011 (2,794), 2012 (2,516) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fusion year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Fusion?
Steering, with 5,775 complaints across 15 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
46 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.