Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid across 11 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (17% of reports).
- 124engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 49%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.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 21 of 124 complaints (17%)
- Safely now: mentioned in 10 of 124 complaints (8%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 7 of 124 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 104 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 3 a fire.
Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 1 | 13% | 51,000 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 23% | 28,000 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 7% | 34,000 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 15 | 27% | 18,509 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 11% | 10,333 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 11% | 17,588 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 9% | 24,850 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 8% | 18,500 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 9% | 73,220 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 46 | 9% | 76,950 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
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…
The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 MPH, the automotive power was reduced. The message "Pull Over" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver immediately…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was a humming sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that intermittently the vehicle hesitated to start. The tire pressure warning light illuminated; however, the tires…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the powertrain control module had failed and needed to be…
Coolant leak issue that caused the check engine light to turn on. This defect is present within these 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrids with EcoBoost engines. My safety and the safety of my passengers was put at risk since this defect can cause coolant to leak into the cylinders, leading to corrosion…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusion Hybrids have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about engine 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 21 of 124 complaints, followed by “safely now” (10).
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
- Steering problems (296)
- Air Bags problems (236)
- Service Brakes problems (168)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Electrical System problems (135)
See all Ford Fusion Hybrid problems.