2016 Ford Fusion Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 102,352 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pedal depressed” (34% of reports).
- 50service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 102,352median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%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.
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 17 of 50 complaints (34%)
- Brakes hydraulic contacted: mentioned in 7 of 50 complaints (14%)
- Numbers service: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
- Went floorboard: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 30 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 2,690 |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 73,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 49 | 4% | 97,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% | 102,352 |
| 2015 Fusion | 41 | 4% | 105,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 27 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 21 | 1% | 144,206 |
| 2012 Fusion | 8 | 0% | 137,221 |
| 2011 Fusion | 25 | 1% | 90,500 |
| 2010 Fusion | 101 | 2% | 111,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 61 | 6% | 96,970 |
| 2008 Fusion | 74 | 5% | 101,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 22 | 2% | 74,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 77,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
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 vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 19V632000 (STEERING), but the failure persisted. A month after the recall repairs were completed, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light was…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the dealer had sent a mobile mechanic to the contact's residence to complete the recall repair of…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Fusions have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2016 Ford Fusion (3% 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 102,352 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pedal depressed”, in 17 of 50 complaints, followed by “brakes hydraulic contacted” (7).
Other 2016 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2016 Ford Fusion problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Fusion years.