2016 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
- 80
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 80 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 19 records
- throttle body · 18 records
- engine light · 17 records
- light came · 10 records
- lost power · 9 records
- engine warning · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Engine has a design flaw that allows coolant to leak into the cylinders and cause damage requiring a complete long block replacement. This happens when the engine overheats. This has been diagnosed by the local ford dealer, they no it is in an issue and corrected the problem in the 2017-present versions of the fusion
ODI 11290201
Engine
Engine has a design flaw that allows coolant to leak into the cylinders and cause damage requiring a complete long block replacement. This happens when the engine overheats. Shop and extended warranty company say they see this often. Ford has since released an updated design without the flaw, however has done nothing for those owners that have the flaw.
ODI 11283036
Electrical System · Engine
This is the 4th time this issue has occurred. While driving, my ac kicks on with no warning and i loose all power to my car. It shuts down. This is extremely dangerous and i see several people complain about it and nothing has been done at this time. No resolution can be found for the problem. My car shuts off on its own and the only warning i get is knowing when my radio cuts out and my ac kicks on, get to the…
ODI 11271472
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I drive a 2016 ford fusion se awd with the 2.0l ecoboost/gtdi motor. I was at a gas station refueling my vehicle, with the 87 octane fuel the oem calls for on the vehicle. I was about 1/4 tank before refueling and i filled my tank until full. Upon starting my car, i always turn the key right before ignition and wait for the fuel pumps to draw gas to the motor, then start it. Started seemingly fine, however, while i…
ODI 11266064
Engine
The car was brought into dealer for overheating 3 times and twice for coils and spark plugs repair. Upon buying the vehicle complained of care not staying in gear. The problem they claimed was fixed, but several months again issue cam again. At that time it was repaired under recall. The car has had several warranty repairs. One of the fans went out on the car. Reported at 11 mph car was heated at 289 degrees. Car…
ODI 11268345
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2012 ford focus and as you know a 2016 fusion as well . Shortly after i purchased my focus i received a recall for the purge valve a couple weeks ago my check engin light came on and now it's doing the same dying at stop lights and even on more then one occasion either dying while driving or one last night doing 75 mph on freeway in the fast lane with no shoulder and heavy traffic i called ford coprportat…
ODI 11253992
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact heard a strange grinding sound coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. Also, an abnormal burning odor entered the cabin. The vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to imperial ford ([redacted], mendon, ma 01756, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the solenoid and…
ODI 11245520
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2016 ford fusion making loud rattling noise from engine. No check engine light ever came on, but ford saying engine is catastrophic engine failure. Connecting rod in piston broke loose. How does no check engine light ever come on? This could have killed me on the highway. How does a 3 year old car with 128,000 (mostly highway) miles go into catastrophic engine failure? Car has been meticulously maintained.
ODI 11243664
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car will shut down and lose all power without notice when i'm at highway speeds. A comment comes on the dash that says something like " transmission is not in gear" or something like that. I'm not sure of the exact words because whenever it does it i'm looking to get to the far right lane so i can come to a complete stop on the side of the highway to come to a stop, put the car in park, turn it off then turn it…
ODI 11287439
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When attempting to start car, it clicks but will not start. I had road side assistance boot battery and got the car to start, i took the car to auto zone to test battery they said battery is good. When i attempt to turn off the car and put the car in park i can remove the keys from ignition and open the door but the car never actually powers completely off, the dash board lights are still on and my car charger is…
ODI 11231250
Engine
I have the same issue as previous people. My car check engine light came july 5, 2019 with the code p0302 cylinder 2 misfile. I took the car to the dealership july 8th 2019 after 2 weeks of being unable to figure out what was wrong they call and tell me i need to pay $3,340 to replace the head gasket because it was blown. I towed my car to an independent mechanic that would fix the head gasket for half the price.…
ODI 11287001
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While attempting to pull off after starting my car (vehicle stationary). The gear shift would read park on the dash and the gear shift would not change regardless of me moving it. After calling my mechanic the inspection showed the bushing came off. I received a letter from ford a few days before about the potential warning of the bushing possibly deteriorating. I have spoken with multiple ford reps and have been…
ODI 11229021
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal smoke odor. When the contact attempted to start the engine, it revved. Last week, when the vehicle was started, an abnormal popping noise was heard coming from the engine and a smoke odor was present. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed, but no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure…
ODI 11229046
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down the highway and my engine lost power. My car would not accelerate. I could not even go the speed limit. The dealer had to replace the throttle body. Ford was changing these out through their own recall but that ended years ago. This problem is very popular over the ford models and could wind up killing somebody when the engine cuts out. Ford is not standing behind the safety of their customers and…
ODI 11229806
Engine
When i got home from picking my friend's daughter up from school yesterday, i pulled into the garage and tried to place my vehicle in park. As my shifter went past reverse it turned on the back up camera on and stayed in reverse even though my shifter was in park. I didn't know what to do, i couldn't let off the brake because it continued to back up when i did, so i put the emergency brake on and turned the car off.…
ODI 11222119
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the engine fractured while driving and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed white smoke coming from the front end and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle, which then caught fire and exploded. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed…
Fire reported
ODI 11290313
Engine
Coolant leaks into engine intermittently while driving the car shook and vibrated. Speedee mechanic found the issue and told me take it to ford as it is the same issue as ford recalls on fusion, and could cause a fire. Took it ford, first they said no coolant leak. A week later i took it back then they said yes coolant is leaking into engine and i have to pay for a new engine.
ODI 11228876
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. After leaving the office and walking to the vehicle, the contact heard music playing in the vehicle even though the keys were on her person and the vehicle was still locked. Additionally, on occasion, the air conditioner, lighting, and radio would activate independently with the ignition in the off position and the doors locked. The vehicle was taken to koons ford of…
ODI 11220835
Engine
Coolant leaks into engine, am told i need a new engine. Car will begin to vibrate intermittently. First speedee mechanic told ne the issue. Took it to ford, they claimed it was sparkplugs and caliper. Next day car vibrated, took it back to ford they and they said yes its leaking coolant into engine.
ODI 11231125
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, white smoke emitted from the exhaust tip. The vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was towed to simmons rockwell ford [redacted], bath, ny 14810, [redacted], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant in cylinder number one, three and four. The contact was informed that the cylinder head was…
ODI 11228926
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall, loud humming/ vibration noise appears to be coming from underneath rear of vehicle. First started while driving on the street, pulled over to check and it was when the engine would not turn back on, engine light turned on, after this the key fob push to start has not been working and every time you pump gas the engine has problems turning on, only turns on after pressing the gas.
ODI 11209364
Engine
While in motion (65 mph) the vehicles electronic throttle body failed, causing the vehicle to enter an emergency mode in which the rpms were fixed at approximately 1.2k. The ability to accelerate was lost completely and the vehicle had to be coasted off of the highway. An immediate restart of the engine did not remedy the issue, but after leaving the vehicle off for approximately 5 minutes on the side of the highway…
ODI 11209052
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving to work my engine light came on and then the loud vibration/horn type sound ensued. It sounds like it's coming from the gas tank.
ODI 11206551
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Put the vehicle in park and it proceeded to continue to drive. Had to use the emergency break to stop car from moving. After that the car would not start and it was towed to dealer. It should be noted my car was at the dealer for months for the same car and they stated the problem was fixed.
ODI 11195670
Engine
In may of 2017 my transmission was causing my car to jerk forward severely when ever i tried to put on the gas. A ford dealership replaced/fixed my transmission which was under warrantee at the time. Now, less then 2 years later and 22,000 miles later the exact same thing is happening again. I brought it to a machinic who said to fix it, they would have to basically do the exact same thing the ford dealership did to…
ODI 11192076