CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Ford Fusion has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,655 complaints with NHTSA, including 60 crashes, 6 fires, 31 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (447 reports).
2016 Ford Fusion recalls
Clutch Failure Can Leak Fluid and Raise Fire Risk
Certain Ford Focus and Fusion vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under earlier recalls may have a clutch that fractures.
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
The rearview camera on certain vehicles may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Door latch may break, causing doors to open while driving
A component inside the door latch can break, which may make the door difficult to latch or allow it to open while the vehicle is being driven.
Front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid
Certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles may have front brake hoses that can rupture and leak brake fluid.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Door Latch May Break, Letting Door Open While Driving
A component inside the door latches on certain 2014-2016 Ford Fiesta, Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles may break.
Power steering may fail from road salt corrosion
Road salt or other contaminants can corrode the bolts that hold the electric power steering motor to the steering gear.
Fusion Shifter Bushing May Detach, Allowing Unexpected Rolling
Certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles with 2.5 liter engines have a bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission.
Vehicle Can Roll Away If Shifter Cable Bushing Detaches
The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the automatic transmission can degrade over time and detach.
Steering Wheel Can Detach While Driving, Causing Loss of Control
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen over time, allowing the steering wheel to detach while the vehicle is being driven.
Front seat belt cable may fail in a crash
Heat from a seat belt pretensioner firing during a crash can cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
Driver seat may not hold you securely in a crash
Some 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles built in a narrow window in March 2016 may have a driver seat track whose rear riser was improperly welded to the seat track rail.
Fuel Tank May Crack in Crash, Raising Fire Risk
Certain vehicles produced in September 2015 may have a fuel tank with insufficient wall thickness.
Most common 2016 Ford Fusion problems
Problem areas named in the 1,655 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 447 |
| Power Train | 311 |
| Unknown Or Other | 213 |
| Steering | 178 |
| Electrical System | 150 |
| Back Over Prevention | 138 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 85 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 83 |
| Structure | 51 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that they had received notification of notification of NHTSA Campaign Number : 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) the local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not remedied as the contact was advised that the parts to perform the recall repair were not yet available. The contact had experienced the failure stating that upon reversing the rear view camera would display blank or distorted, no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had failed to provide a remedy in a timely manner. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera operated intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
ENGINE IS OVERHEATING. MAIN SEAL IS LEAKING AND OVER PRESSURISING THE COOLANT SYSTEM. COOLANT CAP IS BEING BLOWN OFF.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The failure mileage was 125,000.
2016 Ford Fusion questions
Does the 2016 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion: Clutch Failure Can Leak Fluid and Raise Fire Risk; Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Door latch may break, causing doors to open while driving; Front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,655 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (447), Power Train (311), Unknown Or Other (213).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Ford Fusion has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.