Ford Fusion Hybrid Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid across 11 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “stop safely” (11% of reports).
- 135electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stop safely: mentioned in 15 of 135 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 50% | 52,500 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 20% | 58,628 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 17% | 68,000 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 13 | 19% | 20,384 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 15% | 38,900 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 9 | 20% | 45,711 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 15% | 15,000 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 20 | 16% | 26,526 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 13 | 14% | 42,232 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 8% | 73,626 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 30 | 6% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the Ford Fusion Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving my 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]), the braking system suddenly failed. When applying the brake pedal, there was completely zero brake resistance, and the vehicle failed to engage proper braking power, creating an extremely hazardous driving condition. The vehicle was inspected…
I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and am reporting a recurring and serious braking problem. On XXX, while driving to pick up my mom and my [XXX] son, I pressed the brake pedal to stop, but the vehicle did not stop normally. I repeatedly tried to brake, but the vehicle took much longer to stop than it…
I am submitting this complaint regarding an unrepaired safety recall on my 2016 Ford Fusion, Ford Recall 25SA9 / NHTSA Recall 25V695, involving the rear-view camera. The recall concerns a condition where the rear-view camera may display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is placed in…
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE. Vehicle experienced a âStop Safely Nowâ warning with hybrid system shutdown, occurring both while driving and while parked/idling, causing jerking symptoms. This puts driver and other roadway users at risk, as loss of power/propulsion can occur without warning while…
There have been many recalls on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, according to Ford mine has already had the repairs done yet the issues Iâve been having all match recalls. Iâve had issues with my passenger seat, the air bag system light is always on and the seat controls no longer work. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusion Hybrids have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “stop safely”, in 15 of 135 complaints.
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
- Steering problems (296)
- Air Bags problems (236)
- Service Brakes problems (168)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Engine problems (124)
See all Ford Fusion Hybrid problems.