10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,286 miles

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problem #35

Jun 252023

Fusion

  • miles
Passenger front door opened while braking at intersection while passenger in seat. Fortunately it did not hit a car next to us. Door had to be held shut by passenger for remainder of trip. Was inspected by Ford dealer and although there is a recall on nearly 250,000 of these door latches to include this specific car for a manufacturing period of 542 days, this car falls outside of it by eighteen days and the dealer wants $832 to fix it.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

problem #34

Aug 082023

Fusion

  • miles
The trunk will open by itself. This happens at random time to include while driving. I am seeing lots of other people having the same issue online but now one has found a fix at this time.

- Duluth, MN, USA

problem #33

Aug 052023

Fusion

  • miles
The front driver's side door latch failed. The latch would not secure to keep the door closed. The vehicle is at a dealership and could be inspected on request. My safety was put at risk because the latch could have failed while I was driving it. The dealership said they "didn't know why" my vehicle did not have a recall on the door latch as many 2016 Ford Fusions do have that recall. The vehicle is being inspected today by the dealership. There were no warnings for the door latch malfunction.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #32

Jul 312023

Fusion

  • miles
My vehicle is a 2016 Ford Fusion SE VIN3FA6P0H79GR130351. There is currently a recall (20V177000) on 2016 Ford Fusions, however it appears that the recall does not cover my specific vehicle per Ford. In 2021 we had an incident where the driver side door latch broke/stopped functioning causing the door to swing open and the door not securing properly. Upon that incident occurring, I took the vehicle to the dealership (Duval Ford, Jacksonville Florida) for repair, at which time I was told my vehicle was not covered under the recall nor was the issue covered under warranty. Thus I paid approximately $400 to have the repair complete. Yesterday the door latch failed again, this time while driving in traffic as I was coming to a stop at an intersection. The door violently flew open as the vehicle was still moving. Had there been someone standing or walking in the median, the door would have hit them. Upon stopping I attempted to secure the door but it will not secure and just stays open. It will be required to again pay to repair this major safety issue. I believe this safety issue should be covered under the current recall for the same model vehicles in this year. I am concerned that after repair this issue will occur again and could cause a major accident or great bodily harm.

- Middleburg, FL, USA

problem #31

Jul 262023

Fusion

  • miles
2 car door latches unresponsive and wont lock. Known issue with ford this VIN isnt covered by recall but same issue

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

problem #30

Jul 242023

Fusion

  • miles
A year ago (2022), the passenger door latch failed for unknown reasons out of the blue. The door simply would not close. At the shop, the technician mentioned that it had mechanically and electrically failed and the door would not latch. A year later (2023), The issue is reoccuring; same (passenger) door and driver door both suddenly will not latch making the car inoperable due to safety risks. Upon research, it seems this issue is common to specific Ford models. Re: Ford Fusion Hybrid/Energi Recall Campaign # 20S15/20V177, there is an outstanding recall for certain VIN numbers but Ford refuses to cover my issue despite clear safety concern.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #29

Jul 012023

Fusion

  • miles
After parking the car, I opened the front passenger door from the outside and then attempted to close it but the door would not latch. The latch was not engaging to keep it should. I can hear the lock working when pressed with the key remote and on the door, but did not change the catching of the door. This is a safety issue because the door is currently tied shut with rope as I am working on getting it fixed. I am concerned that the door could open while driving and windows must be rolled down to tie it, so it is not secured when left parked. A Ford dealer mechanic did look at the door and confirmed the issue as it has still not been fixed. There were no warning signs or issues leading up to the door latch giving way. However there is a current recall on door latches of 2016 Ford Fusions sold in Arizona (where the car was bought and still located) with the exact same issue. However, after speaking with the Ford service department they stated that my VIN number was not included in the recall, even though it was the exact same issue.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #28

Jun 202023

Fusion

  • miles
First of all i drive a 2016 Ford Fusion. Two years ago as i was leaving work my back driver's side door swung open and i thought i forgot to shut it. As i went to attempt to shut it it wouldnt close. My boyfriend had to meet me at work and tie it closed with rope that he had. I contacted Ford and they said they would fix it and charged me almost $500. Now just last week as i get into my passenger side of my car, my boyfriend was driving, as i went to shut the door the SAME THING happened! It would not close! What if that door lock had broken as we were driving"? I could of fallen out of the car if i didnt have my seatbelt on?? So i do some research online and go back to Ford in Delray Beach Florida. I see that there has been recalls with this EXACT problem on certain makes and models of Fords! I tell them.that and show the manager and he tells me that MY car vin is not under the recalls! So i tell him than there must be a mistake and my car is supposed to be under that recall and why did I have to pay almost $500 to fix the first door lock that broke?" He looked at me and acted as if he could care less! That is why i am writing you.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #27

Jun 272023

Fusion

  • miles
Right passenger door came open while driving and without warning. The door will not latch to secure the door to the car frame in a closed or secure manner. The door has to be secured with a strap until it can repaired appropriately.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #26

Feb 062023

Fusion

  • miles
Water leaks into the trunk. many owners have reported similar issue, one example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRxTABAUxcU&ab_channel=Nickthecarguy

- Urbana, IL, USA

problem #25

Nov 232022

Fusion

  • miles
Trunk opens randomly. As seen on many forums it is a common problem. Ford dealer wanted a diag fee with no promises to fix.

- Springfield , MO, USA

problem #24

Aug 242022

Fusion

  • miles
Driver side door latch failed. Unable to close door. Happened exactly a year ago to the passenger door (repair invoice attached).

- Georgetown , TX, USA

problem #23

Jul 312022

Fusion

  • miles
I am writing to let you know of my current difficulties in fixing my Ford Fusion 2016 that had an issue with the door latch. As this problem prevented the door from closing, which raised a safety concern while driving. A recent recall from Ford under the recall number 20S15 (attached) was released on March 24, 2020, to fix this issue for Fiesta, Fusion, and MKZ. My car fits exactly the affected vehicle's description in the recall. Yet, the certified dealer and Ford decided not to include this in the recall, and I had to pay out of pocket (attached) as the current condition is not safe to drive the car without fixing the door latch. I believe my car should be included in this recall as it is affected by the same problem they described in their announcement.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #22

Sep 132021

Fusion

  • miles
The trunk lid randomly pops open on it's own requiring you to stop, get out and close it. It has happened repeatedly both when driving and when the car is parked. It does not seem to happen if all of the doors are locked. When it does happen it obscured the rear view and can create an unsafe situation when you have to stop on the road. It has happened many times over the past year.

- Brookings, SD, USA

problem #21

Mar 182021

Fusion

  • 40,000 miles
Whenever I unlock my vehicle the trunk opens. Sometimes it opens while driving.

- East Kingston, NH, USA

problem #20

Nov 012020

Fusion

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph with the rear windows lowered, the rear of vehicle was shaking violently. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.

- Brown City, MI, USA

problem #19

Oct 012020

Fusion

  • 65,000 miles
I entered my vehicle and closed the door. While backing out of the parking lot a warning sounded. I looked at the dash and the warning light indicated that the front driver side door was open. I pulled the door shut and attempted to close it but it wouldn't stay shut. I put the car in "park", got out and attempted several more times to close the door. No matter how I tried, the door would not latch. I was 53 miles from home and the only way to get there was to drive. I then took an adjustable dog leash, slipped it through the armrest on the door, then looped it around the steering column. This provided a means for me to hold the door closed while I traveled on a highway, then the interstate to get home. This was very disturbing to me because the latch was fine when I drove from home. What could have happened had I been on the highway or interstate when the latch failed.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #18

Sep 222020

Fusion

  • 62,000 miles
The trunk randomly opens on it's own while parked.

- Danville, VA, USA

problem #17

Jun 012020

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
My car was serviced by koons Ford in balt, md from May 26th-28th to address a recall that required removal of my engine. After the repair, my car sat in my parking space at home the whole weekend due to covid-19. On the following Monday, June 1st, my car engine exploded on I83 while my husband was using my car to go to work. My car was completely engulfed in fire and totaled. Fortunately, my husband was able to quickly get my car to the side of the road as the cabin started to fill with smoke and jump out. Koons Ford told me that they would "shrink wrap" my car at the lot the police had it towed to and bring it back to "investigate how the fire started." They lied and then told my insurance company that they did not cause the fire. In addition, while I was there waiting in their lobby, they told me they would "get me a rental" in the meantime while they investigate. Not only did they lie and imply I was responsible for causing the fire, they tried to stiff me for the cost of the rental. Only after I pushed back, they finally paid the rental bill. My insurance company has paid for the cost of my lost car which I now am bearing additional costs in my insurance coverage. My car had only been serviced by koons Ford and was not experiencing any problems prior to them working on the recall. I have been without a car going on 2 months now as I cannot afford to take on another 4-6 years of car payments as I was closing on a new home at the same time the fire happened. I reached out to fmc and they said they would have someone from customer service contact me which ended up to be yet another lie.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #16

Jul 012020

Fusion

  • 70,000 miles
Trunk opens while driving. After closing he trunk it pops open again, the trunk latch can be heard clicking. It stops after about 10 seconds. Trunk then latches. While car is parked over night the trunk is open some mornings.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

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