2015 Ford Fusion fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 5, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I own a 2015 Ford Fusion SE. I bought it used when it only had 47,000 miles on it. Over the course of time since buying it in DEC 2022 until now, it has had low coolant that I have had to address but no visible leaks. Current mileage now is 87,100 and just recently the coolant was low again and the check engine light came on for DTC P0301 -Cylinder 1 misfiring. It has had rough start ups, rough idle, decreased acceleration, and poor fuel efficiency. I have found the problem…

   NHTSA complaint #11735885 · source
2. Filed May 2, 2026MIBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety issue involving my 2015 Ford Fusion. The vehicle experiences intermittent power steering failure while driving. The steering assist will suddenly disengage and re-engage without warning, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control. This condition becomes even more dangerous in wet weather, where the vehicle is sometimes nearly undriveable. Additionally, I am now experiencing a popping noise in the steering wheel. This raises…

   NHTSA complaint #11735316 · source
3. Filed Nov 26, 2025111,383 miMIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 20R01, 22R01, and 25E01. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced, the vehicle was dropped off at the contact's residence. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the dealer, and the dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11701727 · source
4. Filed Mar 7, 2025NYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Over the course of 3 weeks I started to notice a strong smell of gasoline after filling my fuel tank that lasted for about the first quarter of the tank. I did look around the car and under it to see if I could observe a leak, but saw nothing upon visual inspection. After about 3 weeks I observed a very strong smell of gasoline when I walked out to the car in the morning and observed gasoline on the rim of the passenger side tire as well as on the ground by the tire. At that…

   NHTSA complaint #11646905 · source
5. Filed Jan 13, 202580,000 miLAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and was diagnosed with canister purge valve failure. The vehicle was repaired;…

   NHTSA complaint #11635690 · source
6. Filed Nov 4, 2024160,000 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact made several attempts to restart the vehicle before being able to continue driving. The failure at first was intermittent but became more persistent. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the EVAP system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11623398 · source
7. Filed Sep 10, 2024PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   My vehicle will not turn on after refueling, but there are no signs of visible damage. The check engine light remains illuminated, and the code read for the O2 sensors. The RPM jump up and down at the slightest push of the accelerator, and occasionally the engine will shut off when RPM drops to idle speed.

   NHTSA complaint #11613877 · source
8. Filed Jan 10, 202473,000 miVAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually restarted and operated normally. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11564684 · source
9. Filed Jan 5, 202439,000 miPAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving on a highway at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact activated the hazard lights and veered to the side of the road. While the contact’s wife was reversing, the vehicle began to drive roughly and stalled. Upon accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son inspected the vehicle and received codes…

   NHTSA complaint #11563781 · source
10. Filed Jan 3, 2024OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Previously, about 5-6 times the car experienced sputtering and then stalling shortly after a warm engine restart. After 2 tries, the car would continue running. No check engine. No codes stored. Final time (before a scheduled shop visit) it stalled on a busy 4-lane road at rush hour and would not restart. Wife managed to manuever into the middle turn lane. Would not restart. Car displayed (unhelpfully) to check the owners manual. Towed to Firestone who found bad spark plugs…

    NHTSA complaint #11563334 · source
11. Filed Jul 28, 2023141,299 miGAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that his daughter was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the purge valve to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure a second time in 2022. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the purge valve to be replaced a…

    NHTSA complaint #11535098 · source
12. Filed Mar 14, 2023MOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    In July 2021 I had the CPV replaced because the purge valve was stuck open. Now, less than 2 years later, 45,000 miles later, I am once again having the same issue. Code P1450. Unable to bleed up fuel tank. Just like last time. My vehicle check engine light is on and after I get gas my car starts sputters and does not want to start.

    NHTSA complaint #11511799 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology