2009 Ford Fusion Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,023 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,252miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,023 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,252 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“For the past month the check engine light has appeared and stayed on for a brief time. Now it stays on . I have had a diagnostic test done and the results were p2112, p0721 and p2104. There appear to be a bad app sensor, throttle actuator control system-forced idle, stuck closed and failed ECM. If this is included in any recall, please let me know asap. This is the only vehicle I have and my lively-hood depends on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10550126, filed 2013-10, 108,252 miles“1. Engine threw a rod resulting in catastrophic engine failure july 10, 2009: while traveling the i805 s in san diego, ca, the vehicle engine exploded without warning causing loss of vehicle control. No warning lights were illuminated, there were no noises, nothing to indicate what was about to happen. I was heading to work at approximately 1pm, with cruise control set to 65mph, when I began to near my freeway interchange. It's an area where two freeways meet and merging traffic is moving much slower. Cruise control was disengaged and the vehicle gradually began to slow from 65mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281877, filed 2009-08, 10,120 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while performing a daily routine check on the vehicle, she noticed that there was no engine oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that they were aware that the oil dip stick assembly had failed due to the screws becoming loosened. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 114,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11513193, filed 2023-03, 114,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph when smoke coming from the engine compartment was noticed. The contact continued to drive until they heard a popping noise from the engine compartment then pulled over. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. A police report was filed and the contact sought medical care and sustained smoke inhalation. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431223, filed 2021-08, 200,000 miles“U.s. Department of energy u.s. Department of transportation this is a request for inspections, compliance, on potential safety hazards, health hazards, defects recalls at the following locations : please begin year - round inspections during all race events listed : many collisions and other race rage, road kill occurrences have to be stopped. …”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 55 | 17% |
| 2018 | 88 | 20% |
| 2017 | 134 | 12% |
| 2016 | 109 | 7% |
| 2015 | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 | 33 | 2% |
| 2013 | 72 | 4% |
| 2012 | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 93 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Fusion
531 complaintsAir bags
359 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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