Worst 2019 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 138 | — | — | 70,565 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 60 | — | — | 77,914 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 52 | — | — | 86,887 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 29 | — | — | 13,374 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 84,772 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 7 | — | — | 58,725 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 6,630 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Kinetic:Flywheel,Bearings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil:Spark Plugs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Hoses/Valves/Sensors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Ford Fusion
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~273,695 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
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2019 Ford Fusion — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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