Ford Fusion Hybrid Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid across 10 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (11% of reports).
- 148power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $930typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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 17 of 148 complaints (11%)
- Stop safely: mentioned in 13 of 148 complaints (9%)
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 9 of 148 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Ford Fusion Hybrid at $930, and half of them between $550 and $8,350.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 132 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 148 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Ford Fusion Hybrid power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 14% | 80,627 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 17% | 58,163 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 18 | 26% | 79,600 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 7% | 50,633 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 6 | 13% | 69,000 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 18% | 100,500 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 30 | 24% | 111,000 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 3 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 9% | 97,400 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 48 | 9% | 75,250 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Model years: 2015
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.
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 owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to respond normally while depressing the brake pedal. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The failure caused the steering wheel to lock up, the…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment after the vehicle had switched from electric to gasoline. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had…
Bad bearings in hybrid transmission
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusion Hybrids have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 148 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $930 (half paid between $550 and $8,350), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 17 of 148 complaints, followed by “stop safely” (13).
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
- Steering problems (296)
- Air Bags problems (236)
- Service Brakes problems (168)
- Electrical System problems (135)
- Engine problems (124)
See all Ford Fusion Hybrid problems.