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
Was driving down he highway at approximately 70 mph when the car just started decelerating on its own down to 30 mph. The "check manual" indicator came on, along with a picture of the engine and a wrench. I was able to get the car to the side of the road. I shut the car off for a few minutes, and then turned it back on. This time the warning light came on immediately. I couldn't even move 30 feet. Had to be towed…
ODI 11001238
Engine
Driving 25 mph down side street, when car lost power and almost stalled. Engine check light and wrench light went on, and engine cut out. Restarted car and was able to pull off of road. Waited a few minutes and car restarted, luckily was only 1/2 mile from home. Car dies again in driveway. Called ford to have them pick it up, which they did. Service thought it was throttle body. Picked up car next day and it was…
ODI 10994027
Engine
While driving on i75 in florida the car lost power 3 times. Just missed causing bad accidents. Dealer claims it was electronic throttle block failures. Looking on line thousands of fusion owners have had the same problems since 2006 yet ford has never been forced to have a recall.
ODI 10991163
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving today, i suddenly lost the ability to accelerate. The vehicle began to vibrate abnormally, and then the power went out. I began to smell smoke, and i almost hit the vehicle in front of me because i couldn't control my car! Once i finally came to a stop, i was able to restart it and pull over to a safer area-- but the smoke remained. I believe the throttle body is malfunctioning, which is unacceptable…
ODI 10990531
Engine · Power Train
The etb (electronic throttle body) has failed twice. Once causing complete mechanical failure, the other causing the vehicle to go into limp home mode. I've read thousands of similar reports about 2013-2016 fusions doing the same thing. This hasn't costed me any money but it's extremely dangerous, for the car wont move over 8 mph suddenly.
ODI 10986332
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My car barely picks up speeds i have to put my foot all the way down for it to catch speed. My radio only works on one station other station gives out lots of stacked
ODI 10984624
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving my 2016 ford fusion on the highway going approximately 70-75 mph. I suddenly lost all power and the car would not accelerate. I was luckily able to get to the shoulder. The orange wrench light was on, the instrument panel said see owners manual and the car was shuddering and shaking. It was late at night in a very remote area. I turned the car off and was able to restart it and get to my destination.…
ODI 10954482
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Madison, wi,west beltline hwy, headed west bound in middle lane, jan 21, 2017, 11:00am: at 60 mph on 6 lane hwy car suddenly slowed to a crawl. A wrench icon appeared on the driver's dash panel with statement "check owner manual". As car slowed to a crawl (but did not shut off) was able to maneuver in traffic safely to the breakdown lane w/o control of car other than steering (auto steering continued to function). I…
ODI 10957144
Engine
Friday december 16, 2016 - 2016 ford fusion hybrid, 16,000 miles - while driving at 25 mph on a city street suddenly the "stop vehicle now" warning displayed on my dash. The vehicle came to a complete slow down and was in limp mode and i was able to get to the curb and stop. I shut down the engine because the manual only provided a vague explanation (may be due to an electrical failure,) and waited, i then restarted…
ODI 10935956
Engine
Traveling south bound on florida rt 54 in heavy traffic, engine shut down,restarted after 15 min,took vehicle to park ford in wesley chapple fl.got veh. Back 3 different times same problem in different locations t
ODI 10978659
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
For the second time my ford fusion'a electronic throttle body malfunctioned while in traffic. The car will not accelerate or maintain speed. During both occurrences the sudden loss of engine power nearly caused me to be struck by other vehicles. The most recent occurrence happened while in busy interstate highway traffic. This issue is well documented and well known of by ford and the nhtsa. The first time this…
ODI 10924509
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle starts running rough, steering becomes loose, the wrench light comes on with the message 'check owners manual', then the engine stalls. This happens when the car is in motion. It has happened twice at low speed ~35 mph and once at high speed ~70 mph. We have had it in the ford dealer twice. The first time they said there was no code so they couldn't do anything. The second time they said they…
ODI 10908627
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2016 ford fusion that i purchased in february of this year. It has lost power four times in the last three days that i have driven it, twice in rush hour traffic heading to and from dallas for work. A wrench will show up on the dashboard, a message saying "see manual" will pop up, and the vehicle fails to accelerate. I cannot pull the vehicle over out of the way of oncoming traffic because it will not…
ODI 10908607
Engine · Power Train
While driving down the highway in congested traffic the vehicle suddenly lost all engine power. The engine and car started shaking and the engine idled back and forth between 1000 and 2500 rpm's. A message appeared on the information screen "see manual". The car had no acceleration at all and i had to coast through several lanes of traffic to the shoulder. All electrical remained working. Just no engine power at…
ODI 10906782
Engine · Power Train
This is an issue that has grown. I have documented proof that dates back to march 2016. This issue is an escalation of old problem that ford refuses to acknowledge is an issue. I say this because there is no current recall on this issue. On 9/03/2016, i was driving on west georgia rd in simponville sc when all if a sudden the car jerked. Then a wrench and check engine light came on. I car started to lose power.…
ODI 10905546
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated continuously. The vehicle came to a complete stop, shook, and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10899280
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 18 year old daughter was driving the fusion attempting to enter a highway ramp (route 22 in springfield nj) to go dorm shopping for school. Upon entering the highway and accelerating on the ramp the vehicle stalled and became unresponsive to acceleration while pressing down in the pedal. The vehicle behind her began to accelerate; the fusion then lost all power, the vehicle stuck her in the rear and pushed my…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10903112
Engine
2016 ford fusion, 2.5l engine, 10,500 miles. While driving straight on a two lane road, constant speed, 55mph, i experienced a sudden loss of power followed by the engine stalling. Although there were cars behind me i was able to pull over to the shoulder. The 'check engine' light turned on, i cycled the ignition and was able to drive the vehicle once again, although the check engine light was still on. After…
ODI 10903778
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The wrench warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook violently. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body assembly failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10895394
Engine
On a city street, my vehicle suddenly lost power--accelerator would not work. Car was shuddering. Warning light showing a wrench came on. Another warning light showing an engine also came. On. Turned engine off. Drove a short distance, then the same thing happened again. Had vehicle towed to the ford dealer. Ford replaced the throttle body & motor assembly under warranty.
ODI 10882198
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On (3) separate occasions now my car has stalled out while driving on a street and given me the "wrench" check owners manual alert on the display. As i do all i can to get out of the line of traffic and off the the side of the road, the car sputters, shakes and stalls out. Turn off the key, wait a few seconds, open and close the door (so all electronics are off) and sometimes the check engine light comes on when it…
ODI 10876048
Engine
My brand new ford fusion shut down on me in the middle of a busy highway in atlanta! I was driving and all of a sudden it slowed down and wouldn't allow me to press the gas. The vehicle started shaking very badly and i had to find a way to steer the car all the way over to the side of the highway. This was the worse and most frightening experience that i have ever had in my life! I was told that this problem was due…
ODI 10875023
Engine
I was on the interstate. All of a sudden a wrench and the words see manual appeared. The car would not give gas (slowly cut off), and car started shaking. Waited about 6 minutes and got back on the road only for it to continue to happen every few miles. I got a diagnostic check done and mechanic told me the code said it was the throttle body. The car is fairly new with a little over 10,000 miles.
ODI 10874053
Engine
Traveling on interstate 66 vehicle check engine light came one and message said see service manual. Lost of speed, no acceleration, and stalled out. Moved over on shoulder of interstate during rush hour. Towed to dealership. Throttle body had to be replaced. Car is just 6 months old bought it brand new. 10,000 miles on the car and this piece of equipment already goes out. See this has been an issue in the past. Need…
ODI 10871730
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Lost all power to the vehicle while going 45 to 50 mph. Terrible situation to be in and would not want this to happen to others. Ford knows this is an issue and needs to deal with it better
ODI 10898415