10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,979 miles

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problem #82

Jun 012022

Fusion

  • miles
The side mirrors adjust to a position on their own. They also become fixed in this position and are unable to move. Not sure why this happens. I saw some complaints of water exposure being the issue but I have not been able to test this theory. This issue becomes very dangerous when on any road but especially the highway

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #81

Feb 172023

Fusion

  • miles
My sun visor came off when I went to put it down while I was driving which almost led to a car accident on the highway. The one in my passenger side is doing the same thing.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #80

Dec 142022

Fusion

  • miles
My Ford fusion has a coolant leak and ford said I need a repair. Price for repair is $9,584.89. It is a known problem with a TSB (see below) Summary This article supersedes TSB 19-2139 to update the production fix date. Issue: Some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 Escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DICs) P0300, P0301-P0304, P0316, P0217, P1285 and/or P1299 stored in powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To resolve the condition, replace the short block and head gasket.

- Salado, TX, USA

problem #79

Jun 152022

Fusion

  • 99,354 miles
Engine has a misfire on cylinder #2. Documented at dealership and has same issue as Id number 10213732 or 21N12 under Ford Customer Service. Build date for our vehicle is 07/14 which is not covered by this T.S.B., but obviously has the same issue as the bulletin. Car misfires while driving, accelerating and decelerating. I believe the build dates should be expanded to all 1.5 ecoboost with this issue, which is coolant intrusion by a poorly engineered engine block.

- Kenner, LA, USA

problem #78

Aug 272022

Fusion

  • 65,000 miles
The contact called on behalf of her father who owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that spark plug #3 failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that all the spark plugs, and the coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a third independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vehicle was receiving the incorrect fuel. The contact was advised to use Chevron fuel. The contact stated that the failure continued. The vehicle was finally taken to a Ford dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a blown head gasket; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to an unknown manufacturer recall for the head gasket however, the year, make, and model was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #77

Jan 012021

Fusion

  • miles
Fuel Rail and vacuums are faulty. Gas remains over 1/2 a tank and vehicle stalls and shuts off while trying to drive. The engine shuts off while in drive. Acceleration is still not allowing for the car to run when starting and after a while the vehicle shuts off while driving.

- Austin , TX, USA

problem #76

Nov 042022

Fusion

  • miles
We having a problem with transmission failed. I noticed a recall for 2015 Ford Fusion. The car is running but stayed in limp mode and will not go over 40 mph.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #75

Jul 072022

Fusion

  • miles
i bought a 2015 Ford Fusion from a dealer in May 2022 i had only been driving the vehicle a month & 1/2 before it began to smoke really bad, so bad to where the drivers behind me visibility was affected....I made it home safely not knowing if the car would explode because of all the smoke and the smell, and the overheating of coolant and warning lights. I called the dealer I bought it from they said they couldn't help me cause it was past the few weeks they gave me to call them with issues, but said i can pay their mechanic to fix it for over $4000 which I do not have because I am on disability with a fixed income. I am still paying the note for this vehicle which I cannot drive and cannot afford to fix. It is just parked. I don't know what else to do, I took it to the Ford dealership near me and they said the engine needed to be replaced and would cost $10,442 which is more than what i owe on the car...I don't understand why there is no recalls for this vehicle and others that Ford and other dealers seem to know had or have this issue. I have read online and heard on YouTube so many people have had this same issue with their Ford vehicles and can't get any help to repair them. I am beyond frustrated that people can lie so easily, manipulate or con people into buying a product knowing it will not perform the way it is intended. I'm asking for a recall on all the Fords that have this issue with the coolant leaking in the cylinders of the engine or whatever to cause the entire engine to need to be replaced. I'm a honest person and expect the same from others, especially the ones licensed to run business'. It is unfair to consumers who spend their hard earned money out here to keep the economy moving to be sold unsafe, tarnished, broken and knowingly corrupt products. Please help as many of us as possible, because a lot of us aren't rich, we are just hard working consumers hoping our money get us what we pay for! Fairness, Honesty and Quality Products.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #74

Jul 142022

Fusion

  • miles
Vehicle MIL came on while on the interstate in very heavy traffic. Lost power and almost caused a severe accident. Barely made it to shoulder. Dealer performed diagnostics and stated it was coolant intrusion into 1.5 liter ecoboost which destroyed the engine. Evidently this is a known problem with this engine which the manufacturer has not addressed.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #73

Oct 212022

Fusion

  • miles
Vehicle consistently stalls after starting or while vehicle is in motion.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #72

Sep 282022

Fusion

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and began to lose motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #71

Aug 252022

Fusion

  • miles
While driving the the lights and sound came on with Service Advance Trac and Hill Start Assist Not Available. Then the check engine light comes on flash and I can-??t accelerate next it drags no pickup of speed. I took it back to the dealership after I got a recall done and these lights came on but they couldn-??t find anything wrong to repair my car sat for days with no loaner or call back I-??m still paying for this car monthly. I felt something moving as I tried to press on the gas pedal. Please assist

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #70

May 012022

Fusion

  • miles
Automotive Warning Lights: Multiple Light Syndrome (dash indicator lights) - at times while my vehicle is running all the warning lights start coming on and my steering wheel starts to get tough to turn (almost like it doesn't have power steering at all). The only thing that takes it off is if I shut off my car and restart it. This happens almost 5 times a week. It will show ABS, power steering, check engine and a bunch of other things. Just had the bolts that were recalled on the steering wheel fixed but this is still an ongoing issue. The vehicle only has 58000 miles.

- Miles City, MT, USA

problem #69

Mar 012022

Fusion

  • miles
I am not sure what part or components, but I am experiencing a smell of some kind that is making me sick. As in, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, headaches and migraines. This only happens when I am in the vehicle and only at certain times throughout the day. I've been vacationing for several months now and this is a reoccurring problem. When I am driving the smell is trying to put me to sleep and I have to pullover on the interstate to sleep and I have been putting the windows down to try to stop the reactions I am having. But, the smell continues even when the engine is not running. That is the best way I can explain the experience that I am having. Thank you so much and have an absolutely amazing day.

- Brownsville, KY, USA

problem #68

Feb 232022

Fusion

  • miles
My 2015 Fusion backup camera has been intermittent or non-working for several years. I took it to the dealer who said it would cost $600 to repair, so I have not repaired it. Now I see that they have recalled 2015-2017 Mustangs for the same reason and wonder if my Fusion has the same defect that the Mustangs do.

- Sun City, AZ, USA

problem #67

Jan 032022

Fusion

  • miles
Ford Recall from 2019, #19S16 FAILED..the bushing they replaced as part of this recall has failed, causing the same safety issue the original recall was supposed to fix. The car shifter is in park but the car remains in neutral. Serious safety issue. Brought car back to the dealer that originally did the recall repair, but they refuse to fix this issue as part of the recall and the manufacturer says the recall only covers this issue ONE time. The car has less than 55k miles on it, and it has only been 2 years since this recall repair was done (also, last year the car was hardly driven due to covid). The original recall covered several types of fords - so many car owners are unaware that this bushing will fail again. What recourse do consumers have when the recall repair does not fix this issue"??"

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #66

Nov 092021

Fusion

  • miles
The engine leaks coolant into the cylinder, which causes repeated overheat warnings which completely disengage the throttle.

- Franklinton, NC, USA

problem #65

Nov 292021

Fusion

  • miles
Driving in very heavy rain on I93 at about 40mph, exited highway, after about 5 miles, no power steering, many other functions stopped operating, limped into a parking lot, tried to reset everything by shutting off and back on, no change. Brought car to dealer, said they had to replace power steering unit, $2000. This happened when car was only two years old.

- Westford, MA, USA

problem #64

Nov 232021

Fusion

  • miles
The Display for sync / phone / radio / backup camera went black & now no display of backup camera etc. Reset does not correct problem. Fuse good. Disconnecting battery / reconnect does not correct. Known problem with other Fords Accessory Display Module & Screen. Very expensive failure.

- Marlborough , MA, USA

problem #63

Sep 022021

Fusion

  • miles
A few weeks ago, the Passenger Sun Vizor in my 2015 fusion suddenly came part. I have attached photos of the current condition. There is no change in handling as I have just used this as a support for the dashboard sunshade as a protection from the hot Arizona Sun. Currently the Vizor is hanging by its wire (Please see photos) and presents a big Safety risk from a visibility and handling standpoint (since its just suspending by itself). When I contacted Ford (via Twitter), they asked me to take it to a dealer to have it checked. Dealer is asking for $159 inspection fee which is absolutely ridiculous since a problem like this should be inspected and fixed for me (being a safety issue). I request NHTSA to take action by bringing this to Ford and getting them to review this issue for a possible recall. I would also like my Vizor to be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

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