Ford Fusion Engine Problems
- 1,714
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 14
- Years with records
- 2006–2019
- Stored years
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 1714 stored complaint records:
- 15 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 61 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- check engine · 27 records
- engine light · 22 records
- warning indicator · 14 records
- indicator illuminated · 14 records
- independent mechanic · 10 records
- light came · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 614 |
| 60–100k mi | 558 |
| 1–30k mi | 236 |
| 100–150k mi | 148 |
| 150–400k mi | 34 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine
Engine code surfaced and told me i had a misfire. I took it to the shop and was told that coolant had leaked into the cylinder and i would have to replace the entire engine and would cost me $9,300. I called ford and even though there are recalls on similar vehicles with similar issues, there is not a recall on this particular vehicle.
ODI 11308771
Engine
For about a month now my coolant has been dropping in the reservoir about every 2 weeks. I had the oil changed today and asked the dealership to check and see what the problem is. They informed me it was leaking around the thermostat housing. This is in direct relation to the recalls but of course they say mine is not part of the recall. I wonder what ford will think if it catches fire and i'm injured and my…
ODI 11306769
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the check engine warning indicator flashed intermittently, then the vehicle vibrated abnormally and stalled. The vehicle was taken to ford lincoln queens service, 92-12 173rd st, jamaica, jamaica, ny 11435, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The failure was caused by coolant leaking in to…
ODI 11302564
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving at low speed. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the woody sander ford dealer [redacted], located at 235 w mitchell ave 6, cincinnati, oh 45232) where it was diagnosed that the electronic pressure sensor in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11301337
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light, lots of white smoke out of tailpipe and dark black spark plugs at 15,000 miles! Dealer said i got bad gas or vandalism therefore no warranty coverage. I had to pay a local mechanic to replace spark plugs, pump out and replace fuel. Two weeks later i receive a ford letter stating coolant can leak into the cylinder bores causing exactly happened to my vehicle. Now i have to seek reimbursement.
ODI 11301127
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
To whom it concerns, well first of all i purchase a vehicle from, i don't have the title, so the bank and the dealership got that stuff. Next they think they can be rude, lie, and play games, thirdly they said i wrecked when it came off the lot on condition as it was in, but no way. Fourthly, they wand to lie and say 2 different store just like the bank does, i've had to put almost a 1000 bucks into the vehicle, and…
ODI 11297014
Engine
Started the car manual and a power train malfunction will come on my ford pass app. Also on the dashboard it will say shift system fault. Once i put the car in drive the service light disappears. The vehicle was in my driveway stationary. On 1 other occasions january 1st 2020 the car was in my driveway stationary. I started the car manually car would not start (no engine turn over) but car start stop button would be…
ODI 11300846
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated that while the driver was driving 40 mph, there was an odor of burning wires that was emitted through the vehicle vent. The driver coasted to the side of the road, pop the vehicle hood and noticed smoke and flame was coming from the engine compartment. A person came and extinguished the fire. The fire department also extinguished the fire and file a report.…
Fire reported
ODI 11302569