Ford Fusion recalls and problems
46 recalls and 22,468 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
46
Complaints
22,468
Crashes reported
792
Fires reported
172
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Ford Fusion by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 3 | 186 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion | 3 | 316 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 445 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion | 4 | 1,116 | 37 | 8 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion | 13 | 1,662 | 60 | 6 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion | 13 | 997 | 34 | 5 | 17 | 0 |
| 2014 Fusion | 19 | 1,337 | 51 | 9 | 46 | 0 |
| 2013 Fusion | 19 | 1,793 | 63 | 91 | 54 | 1 |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 2,519 | 107 | 9 | 64 | 3 |
| 2011 Fusion | 7 | 2,796 | 80 | 11 | 46 | 1 |
| 2010 Fusion | 11 | 5,131 | 122 | 9 | 74 | 1 |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1,023 | 65 | 5 | 40 | 0 |
| 2008 Fusion | 5 | 1,353 | 53 | 6 | 29 | 0 |
| 2007 Fusion | 4 | 1,064 | 58 | 5 | 56 | 1 |
| 2006 Fusion | 4 | 730 | 38 | 4 | 33 | 0 |
Most reported Ford Fusion problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5,809 | |
| Air Bags | 3,535 | |
| Engine | 3,378 | |
| Power Train | 3,162 | |
| Service Brakes | 2,190 | |
| Electrical System | 1,671 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1,366 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1,280 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1,151 | |
| Structure | 767 |
All Ford Fusion recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-376 | Jun 9, 2026 | 2013–2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. |
| 25V-695 | Oct 13, 2025 | 2016 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. |
| 25V-685 | Oct 10, 2025 | 2019–2020 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick… |
| 25V-442 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2019–2020 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022… |
| 23V-775 | Nov 17, 2023 | 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi… |
| 23V-440 | Jun 23, 2023 | 2019–2020 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. |
| 23V-162 | Mar 10, 2023 | 2013–2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 22V-413 | Jun 10, 2022 | 2013–2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. |
| 22V-011 | Jan 13, 2022 | 2014–2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina… |
| 21V-158 | Mar 10, 2021 | 2006–2012 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. |
| 21V-081 | Feb 16, 2021 | 2008–2012 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 20V-331 | Jun 8, 2020 | 2013–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. |
| 20V-177 | Mar 23, 2020 | 2014–2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana… |
| 19V-904 | Dec 18, 2019 | 2006–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. |
| 19V-632 | Aug 29, 2019 | 2013–2016 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of… |
| 19V-590 | Aug 12, 2019 | 2015 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 19V-362 | May 13, 2019 | 2013–2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. |
| 19V-001 | Jan 7, 2019 | 2010–2012 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto… |
| 18V-775 | Nov 1, 2018 | 2010 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. |
| 18V-471 | Jul 16, 2018 | 2013–2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. |
| 18V-167 | Mar 12, 2018 | 2014–2018 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. |
| 18V-169 | Mar 12, 2018 | 2013–2014 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and… |
| 18V-046 | Jan 11, 2018 | 2009–2010 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto… |
| 17V-427 | Jul 6, 2017 | 2017 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. |
| 17V-209 | Mar 27, 2017 | 2013–2014 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. |
| 17V-210 | Mar 27, 2017 | 2013–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. |
| 17V-024 | Jan 10, 2017 | 2006–2009, 2012 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana… |
| 16V-874 | Dec 5, 2016 | 2017 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. |
| 16V-875 | Dec 5, 2016 | 2013–2016 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31… |
| 16V-384 | May 31, 2016 | 2006–2011 | Do not driveAir Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT… |
| 16V-250 | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016 | Seat Belts, Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. |
| 15V-793 | Nov 24, 2015 | 2010–2011 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 15V-618 | Oct 1, 2015 | 2016 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 15V-340 | Jun 2, 2015 | 2011–2012 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex… |
| 15V-250 | Apr 28, 2015 | 2013–2015 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to… |
| 15V-246 | Apr 24, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta… |
| 14V-736 | Nov 18, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31… |
| 14V-597 | Sep 26, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford… |
| 14V-164 | Apr 2, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012… |
| 13V-227 | May 31, 2013 | 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 13V-232 | May 31, 2013 | 2013 | Steering | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. |
| 12V-551 | Dec 3, 2012 | 2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | This is an update to a recently announced recall. |
| 12V-553 | Nov 30, 2012 | 2013 | Exterior Lighting | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles, manufactured from February 3, 2012, through October 20, 2012, for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number… |
| 11V-574 | Dec 7, 2011 | 2010–2011 | Wheels | Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november… |
| 10V-222 | May 24, 2010 | 2010 | Power Train | Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from february 27, through march 26, 2010. |
| 10V-161 | Apr 20, 2010 | 2010 | Seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Fusion?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2010 Ford Fusion has the most reports (5,131). Check the 2010 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA lists 46 safety recalls covering Ford Fusion model years 2006–2020.
What are the most common Ford Fusion problems?
Owners report steering, air bags, engine problems most often.