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2015 Ford Fusion Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
52about this part
Share
5%of 997 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Ford Fusion, 5% of the 997 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We bought this car at the end of May 2020. When we bought it it had 48,000 miles on it. We have had this vehicle for 14 month and have religiously kept up on maintenance. Started having issues beginning of July 2021. Today, 7/22/2021 we received notice that the car needs a new engine due coolant leaking into the cylinders. We have only put 17,000 miles on this car. There is absolutely no reason for it to need a new engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11425933, filed 2021-07

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the water jacket in the cylinder was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,278.”

NHTSA complaint #11605746, filed 2024-07, 94,278 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine was louder than usual, and the vehicle was running rough while driving at various speeds and idle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with low compression in cylinders #2 and #3 with a PSI of 801 in cylinders 1 and 4 with a PSI of 100. The dealer informed the contact that the deal PSI level was 145. …”

NHTSA complaint #11631596, filed 2024-12, 130,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly and emitting white smoke from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion into one of the cylinders. The cylinder was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11574393, filed 2024-02, 111,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was emitting white smoke from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that her husband had not observed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and her husband had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11646328, filed 2025-03, 128,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202074%
20195517%
20188820%
201713412%
20161097%
2015525%
2014332%
2013724%
201250%
2011141%
2010932%
200971%
200810%
2007162%
2006112%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fusion

Engine
272 complaintsSteering
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsBrakes
125 complaintsElectrical system
102 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsWheels
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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