Worst 2016 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 429 | 4 | 2 | 82,352 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 293 | 10 | — | 85,492 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 198 | 3 | 1 | 80,709 mi | |
| STEERING | 171 | 11 | — | 72,802 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 133 | 3 | 3 | 56,827 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 103 | 1 | — | 109,554 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 79 | 2 | 1 | 60,614 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 79 | 11 | 1 | 64,476 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 50 | 3 | — | 87,366 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 49 | 15 | — | 58,062 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 43 | 8 | — | 50,874 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 42 | 6 | 1 | 48,421 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 41 | 3 | — | 92,279 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 26 | 2 | — | 66,785 mi | |
| WHEELS | 26 | 1 | — | 46,197 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 19 | — | — | 86,445 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 19 | — | — | 51,545 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 17 | — | — | 33,704 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 15 | 1 | — | 54,400 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 | 1 | — | 30,019 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 10 | — | — | 110,193 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | 2 | — | 87,375 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | 1 | — | 79,567 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 6 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 5 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 5 | — | — | 73,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 5 | — | — | 115,470 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Ford Fusion
30 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,018,708 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
+ 20 more recalls
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