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Ford Fusion EnergiModel year report

2015 Ford Fusion Energi Problems

Complaints
23filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,000miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
38 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid FWD · 40 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (43% of the total), followed by other or unknown (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 50 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “If I crank the car soon after cutting it off, (while it's still warm) engine sputters then quits, as if it isn't getting enough fuel. So when getting gas, I have to hold down the gas pedal or engine quits. As soon as I start pumping, the engine starts choking. I can't turn off the ignition while pumping gas because it won't stay cranked once I try to drive away unless I rev the RPM's up really high for a period of time. I've had it looked at several times and no one can figure out what's wrong. This has been an ongoing problem for over a year. …”

NHTSA complaint #11162795, filed 2018-12, 50,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I received a safety recall in august concerning the transmission shifter cable. On september 9th, 2018 my cable broke and I was unable to move my car, roadside service was called and I was able to get car home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11128586, filed 2018-09, 73,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Shifter bushing cable - this part broke off from my vehicle back in july. The bushing connects shifter arm to transmission. Without this piece, my vehicle needs assistance to complete every single shift. When attempting to move from park to drive, I have to get out of my vehicle, open the hood, place the shifter down on the transmission arm, then shift the cart. To go from drive to park, I have to engage the parking break, get out of the car, pop the hood, reattach the shifter arm, then shift the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11144254, filed 2018-10, 100,000 miles

Engine: “Several times now. While driving the car (AC normally on), we will get to a full stop from driving (over ~40 min trips)... Whether in traffic on a freeway or stop sign... The cars check brake system light will flash & beep, and the car will not accelerate. Neither the electric motor nor the gas/hybrid engine will engage and drive. Turning off and on the car does not reset it... It takes repeat effort and several minutes (once over 10 minutes) to be able to start up. Can't imagine if it were to happen on a freeway again with a child or my other half in the car! Scary! …”

NHTSA complaint #11112392, filed 2018-07, 5,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,000 and 96,000 miles.

25%0–1010%10–2515%25–5015%50–7510%75–10020%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20152016201811201920212022202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Fusion Energi · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.9% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Ford Fusion Energi version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybridCVT403638 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 50 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 50 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Fusion Energi

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20204332,5000—4234 · FewerRising
201912236,0001—4265 · MoreRising
2018714,5000—42—Not enough data
20171917,5000—42—Rising
20162623,000053855 · TypicalRising
20152347,0001538—Stable
20143440,512053850 · TypicalFalling
20133948,268053838 · TypicalRising

All Ford Fusion Energi model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi have?

NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (43% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 6.

Has the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi (Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 38 mpg combined, 40 city and 36 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,000 and 96,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.