2020 Ford Fusion Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Ford Fusion. Part of Generation 2 — 2013–2020.
Worst 2020 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 58 | 1 | — | 76,072 mi | |
| ENGINE | 44 | — | — | 85,711 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 36 | — | 2 | 11,267 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 26 | 1 | 1 | 15,535 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 2 | — | 38,750 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 1 | — | 81,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 105,750 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | 1 | 4,051 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 3 | — | 40,642 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 102,495 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS | 1 | — | — | 93,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING | 1 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | 87,361 mi |
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Recalls for 2020 Ford Fusion
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~332,701 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 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.
Other Ford Fusion Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Fusion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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