2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 8% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Without any issues in the 6 months I've owned the car, the engine shut down. The battery appeared full. Gas tank is full. After only driving for 1/4 mile, the stop safely now warning light came on and car shut down. Luckily we were right next to a convenience store and were able to get away from traffic. If we were on a 2 lane road, we would of been stuck in the middle of traffic. We were able to restart and move 10 ft at a time. Still waiting for diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #10644182, filed 2014-10, 63,000 miles“Several times when on toll road at legal speed car warning light came on and engine stopped/stalled, pulled over to side, turned engine off, and it started. Took it to dealer who replaced transmission pump (?) I took car out again and same thing happened. Read newspaper accounts of NHTSA investigation of escapes and fusion stalling issues, but dealer after second occurrence said they had no information on any investigation. I am very reluctant to drive car after my personal experience and after reading of possible investigation pending.”
NHTSA complaint #10526471, filed 2013-07, 9,500 miles“The check engine light had illuminated. Called the dealership and scheduled an appointment to bring it in that day. Driving at 45 miles an hour, again, warning chime sounded, pull over safely warning came on, engine shut off, brakes and accelerator disengaged, and all dashboard lights illuminated. Pulled to the side of the road and shut car off. I was too far from dealership to have it towed and was working (I travel for my job). Called dealership, they said to bring it in. Able to restart it after 2-3 attempts. Brought it to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509977, filed 2013-04, 17,000 miles“Picked up the car from the dealership on monday (9/25/12) after they found something wrong and was driving on state route 228 at 55 mile per hour. Warning chime sounded, pull over safely warning came on, engine shut off, brakes and accelerator disengaged, and all dashboard lights illuminated. Put hazards on for cars behind me and pulled over quickly avoiding a sign on the right side of the road. After 10-15 mins, I was able to restart the car by letting it reset. After getting green car indicator, I went to turn around to go back to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509973, filed 2013-04, 9,900 miles“Engine failed at stoplight with loss of power steering on 6/26/16. Restart successful. Subsequent multiple engine failure chimes occurred. Dealer repaired wiring . Several hundred miles since, not further incidents (engine failures or multiple chimes).”
NHTSA complaint #10885418, filed 2016-07, 43,500 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 8 | 23% |
| 2018 | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 | 7 | 10% |
| 2016 | 15 | 27% |
| 2015 | 5 | 11% |
| 2014 | 7 | 11% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 | 12 | 9% |
| 2010 | 46 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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.
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