Ford Fusion years to avoid
More than twice the Fusion's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Fusion years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Fusion complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Fusion problems
All model years combined.
- Steering5,781
- Engine3,961
- Airbags3,531
- Transmission3,144
- Brakes2,690
- Electrical1,669
- Fuel system1,543
- Acceleration1,414
- Body854
- Driver assistance768
- Wheels415
- Locks337
Most reported problems on the Ford Fusion
Check engine light 1,824Loss of power 1,541Stalling 1,347Door locks 815Jerking 659Brake failure 558Won't shift 321Airbag light 301Transmission failure 218No deployment 218Slipping 191Harsh shifting 171
Ford Fusion problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90 | 186 | Transmission | 72,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 2019 | 90 | 316 | Engine | 79,000 | 3 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 88 | 445 | Engine | 90,000 | 2 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 73 | 1,116 | Engine | 72,000 | 4 | 37 | |
| 2016 | 55 | 1,660 | Engine | 78,000 | 13 | 60 | |
| 2015 | 71 | 997 | Engine | 74,815 | 13 | 34 | |
| 2014 | 62 | 1,336 | Steering | 75,000 | 19 | 51 | |
| 2013 | 48 | 1,793 | Engine | 76,229 | 19 | 63 | |
| 2012 | 42 | 2,519 | Steering | 74,736 | 5 | 107 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 37 | 2,796 | Steering | 72,000 | 7 | 80 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 14 | 5,131 | Steering | 72,000 | 11 | 122 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 70 | 1,023 | Brakes | 97,219 | 6 | 65 | |
| 2008 | 65 | 1,353 | Airbags | 98,000 | 5 | 53 | |
| 2007 | 71 | 1,064 | Airbags | 85,000 | 4 | 58 | |
| 2006 | 78 | 730 | Airbags | 76,000 | 4 | 38 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 46
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Questions about the Ford Fusion
What years of the Ford Fusion should you avoid?
2010, 2011 and 2012. Each has more than twice the Ford Fusion's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2010 alone has 5,131, mostly about steering and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Ford Fusion?
2019, 2018 and 2006 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (316, 445 and 730).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Fusion?
Steering, with 5,781 complaints across all years, followed by engine (3,961) and airbags (3,531).
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
46 recalls between 2006 and 2020. The 2014 model year has the most, with 19.
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