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Ford Fusion EnergiModel year report

2016 Ford Fusion Energi Problems

Compared with other Ford Fusion Energi years

Typical for this model

55/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013, 2014

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
23,000miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in 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 2016 Ford Fusion Energi (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by back-over prevention (6) and engine (6). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 72% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 52 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Ford Fusion Energi model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 55 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Fuel system (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Ford Fusion Energi, did its low powered state again, this time on the free way, dropping rapidly from 75mph to 22mph and barely able to maintain that speed. The display showed the safety features becoming deactivated. Something new though, the headlights went out and the console dimmed and was barely readable, I turned on my hazards and I hope they where working, either way I was fortunate enough to avoid a rear end collision and got the vehicle off the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11151336, filed 2018-11, 19,000 miles

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the rearview camera failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, there was a message displayed that the rearview camera would stop working while in reverse, and to please contact the dealer if the camera failed to operate as needed. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the radio intermittently failed to operate as needed. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11654840, filed 2025-04, 105,000 miles

Engine: “Took vehicle in for first service at approximately 3400 miles. At approximately 3800 miles vehicle was acting peculiar when stopped at red light vehicle made noises it had never made before and when light turned green & accelerated it surged. That is when I noticed a check engine light and called galpin fored service dept where vehicle was purchased and rought in asap. They are telling me it may be a week or more to determine the problem and were unwilling to provide loaner. …”

NHTSA complaint #10888857, filed 2016-07, 3,800 miles

Other or unknown: “On 7/26 my 2016 Ford fusion enegeri with 3800 miles acted oddly awhile at a red light. When I attenmped to accelerate it surged forward and soon after an icon that looked like a submarine ppeared on my dashboard. I had just taken the vehicle in for it's first service at 3400 miles. The specific visual was an engine light that looked like a submarine it was not a wrench - when I brought it to galpin Ford, where I purchased it, I was told it would be a week or more because of a 2-step process to diagnose and were backed up. I asked for a loaner. They said no. …”

NHTSA complaint #10889157, filed 2016-07, 3,800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

72% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 90,000 miles.

22%0–1028%10–2522%25–500%50–7511%75–10011%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20162017201820192024202520267
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 2016 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 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2015: 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 2016 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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 52 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 52 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 2016 Ford Fusion Energi have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (31% of the total), followed by back-over prevention with 6.

Has the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 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 2016 Ford Fusion Energi get?

The EPA rates the 2016 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 2016 Ford Fusion Energi reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 90,000 miles; 72% 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.