Ford Fusion Energi problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 194 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Ford Fusion Energi (2013–2020). The 2019 Fusion Energi has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
194
Recalls
2
Model years
8
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Ford Fusion Energi model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford Fusion Energi years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Ford Fusion Energi — 120 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2020 Ford Fusion Energi — 42 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2013 (2 complaints).

Every Ford Fusion Energi model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 Fusion Energi420100Electrical System
2019 Fusion Energi1200211Electrical System
2018 Fusion Energi40000Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Fusion Energi50000Engine
2016 Fusion Energi91000Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2015 Fusion Energi50001Engine
2014 Fusion Energi70000Electrical System
2013 Fusion Energi20000Steering

Most common Ford Fusion Energi problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    151 complaints
  • Engine
    19 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    11 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Ford Fusion Energi received by NHTSA each month.

Ford Fusion Energi recalls

  • Recall 19V099000Feb 15, 20192,108 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Potential contact with high voltage sources increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V736000Nov 18, 201456,479 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology