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2020 Ford Fusion Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 184 total for the year
Median mileage
99,064miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 Ford Fusion, 4% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,064 miles.

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.

“I can hear the coolant sloshing around and gurgling while the vehicle is in park with the heat on. When I turn the heat off, the sloshing and gurgling goes away. It appears that I do not have a coolant leak.”

NHTSA complaint #11443428, filed 2021-12

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, her husband noticed white smoke coming out of the mufflers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine short block had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11660649, filed 2025-05, 111,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine stalled. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into cylinders 3 and 4. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,127.”

NHTSA complaint #11748487, filed 2026-07, 87,127 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the vehicle was started and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11628210, filed 2024-12, 68,000 miles

“The contact's brother owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the owner was driving 35 MPH, the engine overheated and there was misfire coming from the engine. The check engine warning light illuminated, and there was fluid leaking into the engine. An independent mechanic was contacted by phone. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11767353, filed 2026-09, 72,000 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 2020 Ford Fusion

Transmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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