2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,017miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 7% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,017 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.
“Our brake light came on spontaneously for several seconds while car sat idle with parking brake off (my spouse was in the car and saw this happen). We turned the parking brake on and off, but the light remained on. It went off after about minute by itself. We took the car into the dealer service center to check that issue and do an oil change. They did a vehicle check-up (we have the paperwork) and said there was no problem found. Three days later the brakes failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163883, filed 2018-12, 29,600 miles“This car is the second Fusion Hybrid I have. The 2015 and 2016 hybrid titanium had the same issues. I changed one for the other in hope the problem would be gone. Almost everytime I drive in low speeds, circa 15mph up to 30mph on unleveled pavement with setts the following lights turn on: advance trac, ABS, hill assistant control. Whilst those lights are on, none of those functions works. As it happened in 2015 and still happens in my 2016. Ive complaint to Ford, but they never gave me a solution. I believe it is software problems in ABS module. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088368, filed 2018-04, 100 miles“While driving the car at about 25 miles an hour, first the traction control light came on then the engine light then the airbag light then there was a warning to stop driving the car. A big exclamation mark was in the display. The car lost power and slowed to a stop. I pulled to the side of the road and turned off the car. I tried restarting the car and all of the warning lights were still there so I ran the vehicle diagnostics report. Which stated there was a throttle problem and engine failure and airbag failure and brake failure. I had the car towed to the Ford dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11024554, filed 2017-09, 21,017 miles“As I was driving my car locked up and I had to hard break. I took it into the shop and they said it was a wiring issue and not covered under warranty. They couldn't explain why it would happen and suggested I placed something heavy on my passenger dash. It sounds similar to another recall I saw but my car is not listed as needing that.”
NHTSA complaint #11331211, filed 2020-06Related service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 | 10 | 22% |
| 2014 | 11 | 17% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 17 | 18% |
| 2011 | 24 | 18% |
| 2010 | 98 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
15 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology