2016 Ford Fusion Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “purge valve” (19% of reports).
- 83fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 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.
- Purge valve: mentioned in 16 of 83 complaints (19%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 8 of 83 complaints (10%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 7 of 83 complaints (8%)
- See manual: mentioned in 5 of 83 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 83 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 11 | 6% | — |
| 2019 Fusion | 11 | 3% | 84,773 |
| 2018 Fusion | 22 | 5% | 11,148 |
| 2017 Fusion | 35 | 3% | 72,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 56 | 6% | 61,100 |
| 2014 Fusion | 71 | 5% | 66,500 |
| 2013 Fusion | 120 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 58 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 176 | 6% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 484 | 9% | 59,997 |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 10 | 1% | 60,700 |
| 2007 Fusion | 12 | 1% | 93,500 |
| 2006 Fusion | 12 | 2% | 76,667 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion 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 dealer is saying that the car needs a purge solenoid repair or replacement as well as rear shocks. When I looked this up on a 2016 Ford fusion it states this is the most are one of the most common issues the purge solenoid the dealers trying to charge me almost $500 for this repair and I guess…
For the past year, I have been dealing with a recurring check engine light on my Ford Fusion related to Diagnostic Trouble Code P0301 â Cylinder 1 Misfire. Despite multiple repair attempts by qualified mechanics, the issue continues to return, leaving me with mounting repair bills, lost…
The entire engine/motor
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Fusions have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2016 Ford Fusion (5% 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “purge valve”, in 16 of 83 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (8).
Other 2016 Ford Fusion problems
- Engine problems (443)
- Power Train problems (311)
- Steering problems (176)
- Electrical System problems (150)
- Back Over Prevention problems (131)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (109)
- Service Brakes problems (85)
- Air Bags problems (50)
See all 2016 Ford Fusion problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Fusion years.