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2016 Ford Fusion Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
109about this part
Share
7%of 1,650 total for the year
Median mileage
110,750miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 109 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Ford Fusion, 7% of the 1,650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“2016 Ford Fusion with: 99d 1.5 l ecoboost engine, 44w 6 speed auto transmission. Engine has lost power 3 times while driving within a period of 10 days. Engine remains running but will not accelerate and remains in limp mode until the car suddenly accelerates. No engine lights displayed. Dealer ran diagnostic tests without finding any problem and refused to investigate without a fault code. The next time loss of power happened, I was driving to the dealership to leave the car so they could keep the car and drive it hoping to get it to lose power. …”

NHTSA complaint #11084128, filed 2018-03, 34,400 miles

“I currently have a 2016 Ford Fusion SE with the 1.5L engine. Upon starting the car, the check engine light came on and idled roughly. After scanning the codes for the check engine light, it was determined that it was experiencing a cylinder 3 misfire. I took the car to the dealership and upon repair, they uncovered there was a coolant intrusion coming from the engine and either a band-aid fix was needed for $3,500 dollars or a full engine replacement for $8000+ dollars was needed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11550930, filed 2023-10

“My vehicle has been maintained by the dealer and myself for the 87800 miles that have been put on it. I purchased the vehicle in August of 2016 brand new with 34 miles on it. The motor has a manufacturing defect, the block was built in the same plant (Hermosillo, HERMOSILLO, MEXICO)that other Ecoboost motors were built in that were recalled for the coolant leaking into cylinders via a fix which was cutting a channel between the cylinders on the deck of the long block between the cylinder walls, this compromised the integrity of the seal between the cylinder head and head gasket. …”

NHTSA complaint #11574387, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling rough with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11587998, filed 2024-05, 101,995 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his son was starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the contact stated while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, a message indicating that the vehicle was overheating was displayed. The contact's son pulled to the side of the road, added a gallon of coolant to the vehicle and drove to the residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11544791, filed 2023-09, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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 2016 Ford Fusion

Engine
446 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
311 complaintsOther or unknown
218 complaintsSteering
176 complaintsElectrical system
150 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
134 complaintsFuel system
92 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaintsWheels
43 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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