2015 Ford Fusion Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 997 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2015 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 997 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving 40 MPH I suddenly lost power steering. Display popped up with messages about power steering, stability control, cruise control, lane keeping. Limped home slowly requiring extreme force to steer. Not sure what is next, but I have read of others having same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11228430, filed 2019-06, 60,000 miles“Upon returning from a long trip and approximately 3 miles from home, the steering wheel of the car began to vibrate heavily and as I turned a corner, the dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and I lost my power steering. The info on the dashboard informed me the vehicle had lost the power steering and traction control and I was to seek service immediately. By driving slowly, I was able to make it home steering manually. The dealer was notified immediately and they arranged to tow the car to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10743750, filed 2015-07, 2,300 miles“Started car and several warnings popped up on display... Something about hill assist not available, steering assist fault service required , and service advancetrac . Steering wheel felt like it was still locked... Turns out it was just extremely difficult to turn. I'm 6'3 200+ lbs. If it's difficult for me to turn, it would be impossible for most people. If this had failed while the car was in motion, someone could have been seriously injured or worse. Ford had this same problem on 2011-2012 fusions and issued a recall and now it's still happening on 2015 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861110, filed 2016-04, 16,900 miles“I bought my car in october of 2015 (it was pre-owned) after a couple of months I started noticing that the car unexpectedly turns off with a message saying, transmission not in park on the dashboard so I immediately turn off the car and start it back up and everything works fine for a month than this happens again. I call Ford customer care multiple times and they tell me to take the car to the dealership and have them do a diagnosis of the car, they do, and say we can't find anything wrong , in the following month the car shuts off with the same message popping up on the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860971, filed 2016-04, 14,100 miles“Car stopped dead while driving 65 miles an hour on hightway. I was able to get car over to side of road and tried to start car it stalled out multiple times once started engine light went on. Brought to dealer who only replaced battery. Car engine light still going on and it is still stalling. This is the 2nd time in 6 months this has happend to this Ford Fusion it is only 2 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #11047500, filed 2017-11, 39,450 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 | 26 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 37 | 3% |
| 2013 | 24 | 1% |
| 2012 | 80 | 3% |
| 2011 | 93 | 3% |
| 2010 | 144 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 0% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fusion
272 complaintsSteering
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsBrakes
125 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsWheels
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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