Ford Fusion Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 1,167 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Fusion across 15 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (484). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (26% of reports).
- 1,167fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 19mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $780typical repair cost reported by owners
- 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.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 299 of 1,167 complaints (26%)
- Purge valve: mentioned in 91 of 1,167 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Ford Fusion at $780, and half of them between $530 and $1,250.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 903 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,167 complaints, 19 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 9 an injury.
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 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.
I am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas Fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. The vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive power. The loss of electric power steering assist and loss of power brake assist…
If i do not run my car for atleast 10 minutes before driving, my gas tank will start making a loud horn sound, and when this happens and i go to slow down, the car will shut off. Mechanics say thereâs an issue with the purge valve and the charcoal filter. Iâve already had this issue fixed three…
Known Coolant intrusion issue came up with the 2.0 Ecoboost. Began to lag on takeoff causing unsafe acceleration profiles. Took to dealership who confirmed poor design was the root cause.
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…
My 2013 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine started blowing thick white smoke (Burning Coolant) while I was driving on the freeway. Engine coolant was leaking and my card died right there, that had blown the head gasket. I received no warning, no message. This was an incredibly…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusions have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,167 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Ford Fusion. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $780 (half paid between $530 and $1,250), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 299 of 1,167 complaints, followed by “purge valve” (91).
Other Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (5,775)
- Air Bags problems (3,530)
- Engine problems (3,369)
- Power Train problems (3,138)
- Service Brakes problems (2,191)
- Electrical System problems (1,665)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,414)
- Structure problems (854)
See all Ford Fusion problems.