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2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage
133,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 4% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the contact’s husband exited and closed the front passenger's side door; however, the front passenger's side door latch fractured and failed to properly close the door. The contact stated that there was no impact to the front passenger's side door that could have caused the door latch to fracture. The contact had to firmly push the front passenger's side door to keep the door closed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11605331, filed 2024-07, 143,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was turned; however, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the contact stated that the trunk latch was independently unlocked. The contact stated that the trunk failure had started in 2023. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed rack and pinion. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11646723, filed 2025-03, 123,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019411%
201812%
201624%
201512%
201423%
201332%
201010%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Engine
15 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat 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