2016 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “backup camera” (8% of reports).
- 150electrical system complaints
- 58,100median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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.
- Backup camera: mentioned in 12 of 150 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2016 Ford Fusion at $1,050, and half of them between $760 and $1,250.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2025), 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 electrical system problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 150 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire.
Ford Fusion electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 38 | 21% | 4,051 |
| 2019 Fusion | 36 | 11% | 19,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 26 | 6% | 40,563 |
| 2017 Fusion | 125 | 11% | 29,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 150 | 9% | 58,100 |
| 2015 Fusion | 102 | 10% | 61,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 160 | 12% | 60,713 |
| 2013 Fusion | 160 | 9% | 55,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 164 | 7% | 63,400 |
| 2011 Fusion | 203 | 7% | 57,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 324 | 6% | 63,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 23 | 2% | 66,500 |
| 2008 Fusion | 28 | 2% | 83,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 55 | 5% | 84,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 71 | 10% | 87,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2016 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 back up camera does not function and it provides a safety risk when backing up from a store i barely bumped to other car when lady was in car didnt cause damage but still bumped into her car..
Backup camera recall remedy not available. Been over a year of it not working.
The backup camera is malfunctioning. I brought in the car to the McGovern ford dealership for repair, but they stated the remedy was not yet available. Itâs been over a year with a distorted image displayed on the screen, and it causes a huge distraction/confusion while reversing. It occasionally…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Fusions have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2016 Ford Fusion (9% of the 1,642 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 2016 Ford Fusion electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $760 and $1,250), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “backup camera”, in 12 of 150 complaints.
Other 2016 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2016 Ford Fusion problems or electrical system problems across all Fusion years.