Ford Fusion Energi Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 313 consumer complaints across the 8 model years of the Ford Fusion Energi (2013–2020) that have at least 5 complaints. 2019 has the most, with 122. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (186 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Fusion Energi model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 43 | 32,500 | 0 | 58 | 34 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 122 | 36,000 | 1 | 78 | 65 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 7 | 14,500 | 0 | 64 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 19 | 17,500 | 0 | 73 | — | Rising |
| 2016 | 26 | 23,000 | 0 | 52 | 55 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 23 | 47,000 | 1 | 50 | — | Stable |
| 2014 | 34 | 40,512 | 0 | 57 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 39 | 48,268 | 0 | 45 | 38 · Typical | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system186 52%
- Other or unknown39 11%
- Engine33 9.1%
- Transmission and drivetrain32 8.9%
- Steering22 6.1%
- Fuel system22 6.1%
- Brakes16 4.4%
- Vehicle speed control11 3.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2014: “My 2014 Ford fusion had motor mounts go out on it, I'm being told that it is not covered under my manufacturer warranty. I'm not exactly sure how that is not covered. I've had nothing but problems with this car it's been to the dealer probably about 53 of the five times it's been in for the cross traffic s I'm not exactly sure how that is not covered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11118759, filed 2018-08, 60,000 miles2016: “On july 4th 2018. I was driving down freeway at approximately 74 miles per hour, my vehicle decelerated abruptly down to about 40 miles per hour then down to 20 miles per hour. Steering wheel become tight and practically locked into place. This portion of the event occured withen two seconds at most. The check engine light came on and the console screen on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114319, filed 2018-07, 13,500 miles2013: “The drivers side hood latch that has a micro switch to warn if the hood is open to safety latch. My issue is the warning will not shut off. Professionals checked it and cannot solve the problem. It seems to be related to a computer issue ? Car was and is is stationary.I read several others with this same problem and received some bad advice ,like cutting wires etc.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology