Ford Fusion Structure Problems
Owners have filed 854 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Ford Fusion across 15 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (164). The words owners use most often: “door latch” (21% of reports).
- 854structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 61mention a crash
- 42mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $510typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%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.
- Door latch: mentioned in 179 of 854 complaints (21%)
- Front passenger: mentioned in 89 of 854 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Ford Fusion at $510, and half of them between $420 and $680.
Based on 30 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2023), 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 structure problems happen?
Based on 688 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 854 complaints, 61 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 42 an injury.
Ford Fusion structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 5 | 3% | 4,051 |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Fusion | 3 | 1% | 20,720 |
| 2017 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 42,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% | 56,217 |
| 2015 Fusion | 32 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 74 | 6% | 62,028 |
| 2013 Fusion | 164 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 99 | 4% | 65,500 |
| 2011 Fusion | 61 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 87 | 2% | 79,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 42 | 4% | 77,350 |
| 2008 Fusion | 82 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 73 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 74 | 10% | 62,061 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure 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.
On August 10, 2026, I was driving my 2018 Ford Fusion at approximately 40 mph under normal driving conditions when, without warning, the hood unexpectedly released and flew completely backward into the windshield. The hood had been closed prior to driving and there was no warning before the…
The rearview is not working consistently and caused me to back into a pole.
I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety issue involving my 2015 Ford Fusion. The vehicle experiences intermittent power steering failure while driving. The steering assist will suddenly disengage and re-engage without warning, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control. This condition…
Driver side rear door handle broke off!
I am reporting a life-threatening incident involving my 2020 Ford Fusion PHEV. On December 5, 2025, while my wife was driving on a public street, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete engine failure followed by smoke and fire originating from the high-voltage battery pack in the trunk. There were…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusions have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 854 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $510 (half paid between $420 and $680), from 30 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “door latch”, in 179 of 854 complaints, followed by “front passenger” (89).
Other Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (5,775)
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- 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)
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