2016 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Energi years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. That ranks 5th out of 9 Fusion Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 32%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 32% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 24% | 10,110 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 20% | 101,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 20% | 22,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 16% | 12,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 12% | 15,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 8% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 3,654 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 15,735 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Ford Fusion Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am filing this complaint concerning my 2020 Ford Fusion Energi and Ford Safety Recall 23S33 / NHTSA Recall 23V440 involving the high-voltage battery. Ford's recall notice states that the Battery Energy Control Module may become damaged due to excess voltage and current flow caused by a Current…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera was inoperative. The message "Be Careful Backing Up â Rear-view Camera Unavailable - Contact your Local Dealer" was displayed on the instrument panel. The failure had…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear-view camera was inoperative. The message "Camera not Available - Contact your Dealer" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Other Ford Fusion Energi years
← 2015 Fusion Energi · 2017 Fusion Energi →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Energi | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Energi | 122 | 1 |
| 2018 Fusion Energi | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion Energi | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Energi | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 Fusion Energi | 34 | 0 |
| 2013 Fusion Energi | 39 | 0 |
| 2012 Fusion Energi | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, back over prevention problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Energi model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.