10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,956 miles

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problem #94

Aug 252024

Fusion

  • miles
Rear door lach wont lach. Door just swings open. Will call dealer today. Happened yesterday 8/25 2024.

- Desoto, MO, USA

problem #93

Jul 112024

Fusion

  • miles
My first problem is that when i try to accelerate the speed it acts as if it doesn-??t want to go above the speed that I-??m already going! Also my engine light pops on and off and says it could be a number of things such as my brakes and exhaust. The last problem is that my brake lights will not turn off at all.

- Greenville , MS, USA

problem #92

Apr 192024

Fusion

  • miles
I noticed the coolant level keeps getting low. There was a large amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust. It sounds like water in the dash. Now the car is barely drivable. No warning lights have come on.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #91

Jan 262023

Fusion

  • miles
Two piece lug nuts. Dealer will not rotate tires because they say the lug nuts are swelled and are afraid that they will damage the lugs nuts and I would not be able to change the tire if I had a flat since my lug wrench would not fit. I should not have to buy replacement nuts at $100+. Ford should have to replace these at no cost to me or anyone else.

- Munford, AL, USA

problem #90

Dec 122023

Fusion

  • miles
The ACM (Audio Control Module) has failed in my 2015 Ford Fusion. Three times there was a very loud thump. Then the radio had a very loud static sound followed by silence. The radio won't even change stations or modes I can not use the radio, handsfree phone, google map assistance, cd, anything that is related to audio. Many complaints regarding the same issue are listed online. Wondering if Ford should do a recall on this failed system.

- Homewood, IL, USA

problem #89

Dec 102023

Fusion

  • miles
The transmission shift bushing fell off and my gear shift is stuck in park while the transmission indicator is registering as neutral. This was a recall for many Ford Fusion models but apparently not mine, although it is certainly the same issue the other models were experiencing. The bushing lubricant/bushing appears to have worn down over time resulting in this issue.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #88

Oct 192023

Fusion

  • miles
Car was taking him for a recall on brake lines. Dealer phoned me and suggested that they replace the Lugnuts because they are a two piece. They are swollen and it-??s a safety issue. I agreed to have them replace them at my cost because there is no warranty on these defective Lugnuts I see that this is an ongoing issue that Ford has known for quite a while. I think they should reimburse the people for the money they have spent on the dealer charges or just warranty them for the rest people that come in with the same issue. I also believe that my dealer is way over charging 10 Lugnuts will be about $100 for me to pay whereas I can buy a set of 20 of them online for under $20. I think this is outrageous.

- New Hartford, CT, USA

problem #87

Sep 262023

Fusion

  • miles
Trunk unlatching on its own. Sometimes while in traffic.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #86

Jun 012023

Fusion

  • miles
My trunk keeps popping open randomly at least 6-10 times a day. It happens at night, during the day, when I-??m out running errands. It might not happen for a day, but then happen for the next few days in a row. There is no rhyme or reason as to why or when it will happen. I have googled this problem on line abs see that it is a major problem with this make model and year. My trunk keeps getting wet because it does not stay in a garage and the rain just pours in at night if it opens during the night, which it has several times now. I took it to the Ford dealership today to have them fix a different recall issue and fix my trunk. The trunk did not pop open for them when it was there abs therefore they said they couldn-??t fix it. I am very disappointed with this answer. I need my trunk fixed now with all the rain and eventual snow of winter and Ford has no answers for me, and hasn-??t helped fix the issue with anyone else that I see with this same issue on line. This is definitely a defective issue that Ford needs to fix asap!! This is not acceptable and is a major driving hazard as it happens when driving as well. I wish I could afford to get a different vehicle but I can-??t. This issue first started this June 2023. I changed my key fob battery as some suggested, but no change. When this has happened if I have been in the car I can hear a definite -??clicking-?? sound in the trunk area. Possibly a faulty wiring system?? I want this fixed as I am moving to another state in a month and I am very scared to have this fly open on the highway and put myself and others at risk-??.hence why I took it in today to have them fix the recall and also replace the trunk so that it is fixed, but they said it didn-??t open for them when it was it was in the shop for a couple hours and therefore there wa smithing wrong with it that they could see. Definitely not acceptable abd I need this fixed asap if this car is to be considered safe to drive for me and for others on the roads.

- Manton , MI, USA

problem #85

Mar 082023

Fusion

  • miles
The OEM back up camera will spontaneously go to a black or blue screen and at times will just say, -??back up camera not available-??. Being without a back up camera leaves a blind spot where you can-??t see small children or pets that are directly behind my car. When it does work the picture displayed is reversed wich can disorient you

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #84

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 #83

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 #82

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 #81

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 #80

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 #79

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 #78

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 #77

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 #76

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 #75

Oct 212022

Fusion

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

- El Paso, TX, USA

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