2016 Ford Fusion Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 110,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (34% of reports).
- 109engine and engine cooling complaints
- 110,750median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%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 37 of 109 complaints (34%)
- Smoke exhaust: mentioned in 19 of 109 complaints (17%)
- Short block: mentioned in 9 of 109 complaints (8%)
- Cylinders engine: mentioned in 8 of 109 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an 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 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 contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the steering wheel locked up. The temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot, and the vehicle needed to be restarted several times. The contact stated…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle felt as though it were going to shut off unexpectedly. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds engine had overheated causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable the determine the exact cause of the failure. The contact was informed of the manufacturer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Fusions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2016 Ford Fusion (7% of the 1,641 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 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 110,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 37 of 109 complaints, followed by “smoke exhaust” (19).
Other 2016 Ford Fusion problems
- Engine problems (443)
- Power Train problems (311)
- Steering problems (176)
- Electrical System problems (150)
- Back Over Prevention problems (130)
- Service Brakes problems (85)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (83)
- Air Bags problems (50)
See all 2016 Ford Fusion problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Fusion years.