Worst 2016 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Steering Defects
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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 Problems | 430 | 4 | 2 | 82,558 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 293 | 10 | — | 85,492 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 171 | 11 | — | 72,802 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 133 | 3 | 3 | 56,827 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 103 | 1 | — | 109,554 mi | |
| Fuel System | 79 | 2 | 1 | 60,614 mi | |
| Brakes | 79 | 11 | 1 | 64,476 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 53 | 3 | — | 86,228 mi | |
| Airbags | 49 | 15 | — | 58,062 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 43 | 8 | — | 50,874 mi | |
| Body Structure | 42 | 6 | 1 | 48,421 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 41 | 3 | — | 92,279 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 26 | 2 | — | 66,785 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 26 | 1 | — | 46,197 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 19 | — | — | 86,445 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 19 | — | — | 51,545 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 17 | — | — | 33,704 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | 1 | — | 54,400 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 15 | 1 | — | 30,019 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 10 | — | — | 110,193 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 87,375 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 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 | |
| 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 |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Fusion
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,774,231 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 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
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2016 Ford Fusion — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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