Ford Fusion Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 368 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Fusion across 15 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (221). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (35% of reports).
- 368fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 46%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 129 of 368 complaints (35%)
- Side road: mentioned in 49 of 368 complaints (13%)
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 36 of 368 complaints (10%)
- Purge valve: mentioned in 25 of 368 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 340 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 368 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Fusion fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 1 | 1% | 102,495 |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2018 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 76,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 87,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 9 | 1% | 102,500 |
| 2015 Fusion | 11 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 11 | 1% | 121,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 21 | 1% | 77,500 |
| 2012 Fusion | 7 | 0% | 65,600 |
| 2011 Fusion | 60 | 2% | 57,825 |
| 2010 Fusion | 221 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 97,549 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 96,900 |
| 2006 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 64,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Model years: 2010, 2011
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Risk: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Model years: 2016
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.
Fuel system, gasoline
Model years: 2013
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S04.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The failure persisted, and the fuel odor became stronger, causing the contact headaches while driving the vehicle. Upon taking the vehicle to an…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle several times, and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle that lingered for days. The contact's grandson then discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 20R01, 22R01, and 25E01. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced, the vehicle was dropped…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusions have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 368 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 system, gasoline?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 129 of 368 complaints, followed by “side road” (49).
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)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,167)
See all Ford Fusion problems.