2016 Ford Fusion Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 218about this part
- Share
- 13%of 1,650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,529miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 218 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Ford Fusion, 13% of the 1,650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,529 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2016 Ford Fusion se has 14,499 miles and dies at red lights, idles rough when AC in on and has died while driving 30 MPH. Not safe for me or my passengers when I don't know when or if it is going to die. I have read 13 other complaints with the same issue for this same type of vehicle. A recall needs to be done before someone gets in a bad wreck when it dies.”
NHTSA complaint #11351954, filed 2020-08, 14,499 miles“I was getting ready to leave my place of employment in the parking lot and I tried to put my car in drive but the gear shift was not registering. Gear shift inside the car said drive but my car was still in park. Later found out after I did some inspecting that the shift cable bushing had pop off, and that's why I wasn't able to move my car”
NHTSA complaint #11243760, filed 2019-08, 9,000 miles“My car has been stolen or picked up by a truck last seen was on the 17th of june,2020.went to the police and saw the car was picked up by a truck. Since I bought the vehicle have received couples of calls from you about my car payment which I always pay on time to the bank. If you have come for the car please let me know.”
NHTSA complaint #11340350, filed 2020-07, 34,000 miles“My vehicle was stationary and when I decided to switch gear into drive I realized it would go into gear correctly I didn't know what else to do so I got my car towed to get out of a privately owned parking lot. I looked up to see if there was a recall I didn't know about and it's so crazy because the recall just announced a few days ago.”
NHTSA complaint #11208540, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles“I have just recently purchased my 2016 Ford Fusion awd vehicle and the check engine light has come on. I had a professional scanner run the code and it has to do with faulty emission sensors near the gas tank, which I have heard are common for these vehicles. No recall means I'm out $300 after just purchasing a brand new used vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11196917, filed 2019-04, 61,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29 | 16% |
| 2019 | 28 | 9% |
| 2018 | 48 | 11% |
| 2017 | 106 | 10% |
| 2016 | 218 | 13% |
| 2015 | 126 | 13% |
| 2014 | 157 | 12% |
| 2013 | 190 | 11% |
| 2012 | 126 | 5% |
| 2011 | 115 | 4% |
| 2010 | 146 | 3% |
| 2009 | 24 | 2% |
| 2008 | 39 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Fusion
446 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
311 complaintsSteering
176 complaintsElectrical system
150 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
134 complaintsEngine cooling
109 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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