NHTSA (USA)Critical
This page covers 4 recalls, 325 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Ford Fusion.
20–42 mpg combined
5.6–11.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2019 Ford Fusion, engine and drivetrain complaints dominate the complaint picture by a wide margin. The most-reported issue involves coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, particularly on the 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder. Owners describe a pattern of rough cold starts, cylinder misfires that clear once the engine warms up, coolant loss, and overheating, often culminating in a recommendation to replace the engine entirely. This shows up across a large share of the engine complaints and tends to surface somewhere in the 60,000–85,000 mile range. Powertrain complaints add a secondary thread, with owners reporting transmission-related failures including a transmission cable bushing failure that left at least one vehicle stuck in gear and immovable. A smaller cluster of reports mentions the backup camera going black or displaying an unavailability message intermittently.
325
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
10
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Ford Fusion has 4 recalls, the most serious affecting Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid models, where a damaged battery energy control module can cut drive power without warning or overheat and start a fire even when the vehicle is parked and switched off.
A separate fire risk applies to vehicles equipped with an optional engine block heater: the heater can develop a crack that leaks coolant onto the electrical element, creating a short circuit and fire risk whenever the block heater is plugged into an outlet. On the visibility side, a software defect can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image when reversing, leaving the driver without a view of the area directly behind the vehicle. The remaining two recalls both address the plug-in hybrid battery control module issue described above and are covered by the same underlying concern. Note that the block heater and rearview camera recalls each affect a broad range of Ford vehicles across multiple model years, so the Fusion is one of many models involved in those campaigns.
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The 2019 Ford Fusion has 4 recalls, the most serious affecting Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid models, where the battery energy control module can fail and either cut drive power suddenly or overheat and start a fire, even while the car is parked and turned off.
A separate fire risk applies to vehicles fitted with an optional engine block heater: the heater can crack and leak coolant onto the electrical
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery energy control module can be damaged by excessive voltage and current flow, potentially affecting the vehicle's hybrid battery system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the battery, update the control module software, or replace the fuse block and software as an interim repair at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery energy control module may become damaged, potentially causing loss of power to the wheels or the module to overheat.
What the fix does
A dealership will install a fuse block for the battery energy control module and update its software. Later, the high-voltage battery will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
