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 · Unknown Or Other
2016 ford fusion es stalls out during driving does not matter if vehicle is stationary or in motion stalls have occurred in parking lots highways and roads this problem occurs at random times you must stop vehicle put in park and restart
ODI 11185540
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Ford fusion recall: driving on the way home from the store and my check engine light came on along with a wrench symbol and a note on my dash to see manual while i was making a right turn i to my apartment complex. I took it to auto zone and they started it was the throttle body and it needed to be replaced, i took it to ford after where they said it was covered and to bring it in on the 6th of feb to have it fix.…
ODI 11180433
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While on a hill i came to a stop and put my car into the park position. My car strated to roll down hill after i put the car in park. I could not remove the key or move the shift out of park. I had to engage the emergency break to stop the car from rolling. I had to call for a tow and the after my mechanic looked for the problem he found that the shift linkage bushing was missing and the cable had disengaged. After…
ODI 11166246
Engine
I was driving on the highway, suddenly the check engine light was on along with sudden lose of engine power. The car enter some kind of safe mode that can only drive under 25 mph. Steering wheel was very heavy. It returned to normal after several restart. Check engine light still on. Went to the dealer the next day. They told me it is caused by a faulty sensor of the throttle body.
ODI 11244572
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to mall of georgia ford ([redacted] hwy 20, buford, ga) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,500. *bf. Consumer stated vehcile would sometmes stall going 20mph this has occured at least…
ODI 11165118
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. On several occasions, while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle would then independently accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was sluggish on most occasions. Additionally, there was an abnormal nosing coming from the front driver's side wheel well. The vehicle was taken to town & country…
ODI 11173898
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While the contact was exiting a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly slowed down and shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven home. The contact planned on taking the vehicle to matthews ford (175 e main st, norwich, ny 13815, [redacted]) on october 27, 2018 for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer offered to tow the vehicle to the dealer, but did not offer…
ODI 11142992
Engine
When i put gas in the car, it is very hard to start. I have to pump the gas and then rev the engine to get it to stay on. If i leave it in park, without reving the engine, it will stall out. Once i get it into drive and start moving, the problem subsides. The only other time i notice it, is if i am idling on a hill. At that point, it will stall without constant feathering of the gas pedal. This seems to be…
ODI 11144848
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had stalled several times with no warning. In addition, the vehicle had been extremely difficult to start after refueling. There was an engine warning light that had flashed intermittently as the failure progressed. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer yet but hennessy ford lincoln atlanta ([redacted], atlanta, ga 30341,…
ODI 11144741
Abs Warning Light · Engine · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While making a left turn down a hill, the steering failed and a loud abnormal noise was heard. Also, when braking, the vehicle would slowly decelerate and remain at 0.8 rpm. Furthermore, the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,104.
ODI 11184332
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled with the engine light illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise was detected coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact also stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start. The vehicle was taken to gene messer ford lubbock (6000 19th south, lubbock,…
ODI 11143885
Engine
On monday october 1,2018 at 8 am i drove my kids to school, went to the grocery store, and gas station. My car drove fine. By 11:00 am i'm leaving home heading to work and while in my neighborhood driving 25 mph my car lost acceleration, began to jerk, shake really bad, and shut off. I turned it back on. It shook again and shut off. I managed to turn the car back on and slow roll into a parking space. I waited 5…
ODI 11133233
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was in motion, 12 mph. Husband made a left turn from almost a stopping position. He proceeded about one foot and the engine stopped after it sputtered extremely and made a loud noise. There was absolutely no response when he hit the gas pedal. The car would not move. It was extremely dangerous as it happened in the middle of traffic. The check engine light illuminated with a wrench and message to check the…
ODI 11132103
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After pumping gas my vehicle would not start. After waiting and trying for 10 minutes the vehicle started. About two weeks later while driving a loud noise was coming from the left side of my vehicle after pulling over i realized it was coming from my gas tank took it back to the dealership they said that they have never heard that before but they knew how to stop the noise. While driving and at a stop light my…
ODI 11140283
Engine
18s20 the transmission shifter cable detached which caused my car. It to shift into gear. It is not drivable and the parts aren't available for over 3 weeks. It leaves me car less, and ford told me they would t provide a loaner vehicle.
ODI 11124161
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Engine loses engine power when driving. Pressing the accelerator pedal does nothing. Must coast or brake until the car stops. Power steering, braking, and climate control systems remain functional; radio remains on; turn signals did not work. 'trans not in park' message appears on the display. Event has occurred three times when driving at highway speeds. Cruise control was on and set during at least two times out…
ODI 11093999
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Shaking no power won't accelerate and jerking when backing up
ODI 11080845
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving at a steady 45 mph on a city street my ford fusion lost engine power. The tachometer dropped to less than 500rpm, the check engine warning light and the have dealer service vehicle light came on. Pumping the gas pedal did not have any effect on rpms. I was able to coast to a safe area. I turned off the engine and when i restarted the engine it was still idling under 500rpm and the gas pedal had no…
ODI 11073316
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the fuel tank. The contact stated that she had to restart the vehicle approximately four times in order for the vehicle to work properly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (eufaula ford, [redacted], eufaula, ok 74432,…
ODI 11123188
Engine
About 2 months after i purchased my 2016 ford fusion, the check engine light came on. But a couple days later, it went away. Now after the car sits over night and i awake in the morning to go to work, the car cuts off in the middle of traffic. It just goes completely dead. Its a good thing i havent been on the highway when that happens. The loses all power and acceleration. I then have to turn the switch off and…
ODI 11046503
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, without warning the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that failure occurred while idling. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 11307439
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 80 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled abruptly and began to shake. The contact noticed that the "wrench" as well as the engine warning lights illuminated immediately afterward. The contact turned off the vehicle and restarted it, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was…
ODI 11033077
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving 40 mph, the check engine and wrench icon indicators illuminated. Also, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive away. Park ford of tallmadge, ohio stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. Autonation ford westlake in westlake, ohio repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and…
ODI 11015186
Engine
Car slows down,jerk,shake & light comes on with a picture of a wrench while you are driving on the freeway or on the road fearful of causing an accident. This has happened several times in one day. The car has been parked in the driveway & now the recalls have been looked to discover a total of 3 recalls on the ford fusion.the ford service department indicates from your description this sounds like a throttle body…
ODI 11011613
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound, the wrench icon and check engine indicators illuminated, the vehicle lost power, and the vehicle stalled. Richmond ford lincoln (4600 w broad st, richmond, va 23230, [redacted]) was notified shortly after the purchase of the vehicle, but they could not duplicate the failure or determine the cause. The last time the…
ODI 11206091