2016 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
Owners have filed 443 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (13% of reports).
- 443engine complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $9,850typical 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.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 59 of 443 complaints (13%)
- White smoke: mentioned in 49 of 443 complaints (11%)
- Leaking engine: mentioned in 31 of 443 complaints (7%)
- Cylinder misfire: mentioned in 29 of 443 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2016 Ford Fusion at $9,850, and half of them between $7,650 and $11,000.
Based on 32 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2025), 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 engine problems happen?
Based on 211 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 443 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 52 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 48% | 78,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 205 | 46% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 395 | 36% | 76,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 443 | 27% | 78,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 271 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 386 | 22% | 83,005 |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% | 52,389 |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 56 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 47 | 6% | 98,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
We are having issues with the 2.0 ecoboost engine overheating and going into limp mode and i had it looked at and was told it has the defective engine that FORD knows about and should fix because we canât afford to buy a new engine and itâs not my fault that the engine is defective
My antifreeze AND oil keep going empty after driving the car after so many days..... there is no leak on the ground, and i do not smell anything inside the cab. No lights are on the dash I took it and has them plug it in just incase and the only thing that came back as a possible issue is the brake…
Exhibited signs of a coolant leak followed by throwing a code about cylinder 4 misfiring. Took my car to the dealer who confirmed that there is coolant leaking into cylinder 4, and it is similar to other defects found in many 1.5 liter ecoboost engines from this model line. Was told that my VIN did…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Fusions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 443 owner complaints about engine for the 2016 Ford Fusion (27% 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,850 (half paid between $7,650 and $11,000), from 32 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 59 of 443 complaints, followed by “white smoke” (49).
Other 2016 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2016 Ford Fusion problems or engine problems across all Fusion years.