2015 Ford Fusion Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2015 Ford Fusion, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (21% of reports).
- 52engine and engine cooling complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 24%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.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 11 of 52 complaints (21%)
- Motive power: mentioned in 10 of 52 complaints (19%)
- Engine overheating: mentioned in 9 of 52 complaints (17%)
- White smoke: mentioned in 8 of 52 complaints (15%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 52 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 7 | 4% | 99,064 |
| 2019 Fusion | 55 | 17% | 85,952 |
| 2018 Fusion | 88 | 20% | 101,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 134 | 12% | 81,571 |
| 2016 Fusion | 109 | 7% | 110,750 |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 72 | 4% | 119,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 31,243 |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% | 108,252 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 16 | 2% | 58,100 |
| 2006 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 71,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2015 Ford Fusion. 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.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, causing the low coolant pressure warning light to illuminate prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in the…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that an engine sensor…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle failed to immediately start. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed and determined there was coolant inside the cylinders and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 Ford Fusions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2015 Ford Fusion (5% of the 997 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2015 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 11 of 52 complaints, followed by “motive power” (10).
Other 2015 Ford Fusion problems
- Engine problems (272)
- Steering problems (163)
- Power Train problems (145)
- Electrical System problems (102)
- Service Brakes problems (82)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (56)
See all 2015 Ford Fusion problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Fusion years.