Major Problems with Ford Fusion Energi Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Ford Fusion Energi to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Ford Fusion Energi

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Ford Fusion Energi.

Model Year Complaints
2018 Fusion Energi
3
2017 Fusion Energi
12
2016 Fusion Energi
16
2015 Fusion Energi
18
2014 Fusion Energi
26
2013 Fusion Energi
37

Worst 3 Ford Fusion Energi complaints

2016 Ford Fusion Energi VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 13500 miles

2014 Ford Fusion Energi SEATS Victims: 1 Mileage: 34000 miles

2013 Ford Fusion Energi AIR BAGS Victims: 1

Browse Ford Fusion Energi complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Fusion Energi owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle lost all power and did not allow access to vehicle by owner. eventually owner was able to gain access....
37
~ 28696 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the first time this happened i was sitting at a red light and then when i went to engage (put...
22
~ 28268 miles
POWER TRAIN
vehicle lost all power and did not allow access to vehicle by owner. eventually owner was able to gain access....
18
~ 49008 miles
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion energi. when the vehicle was started the power steering assist warning indicator...
16
~ 34069 miles
ENGINE
several times now. while driving the car (ac normally on) we will get to a full stop from driving (over...
14
~ 78713 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
if i crank the car soon after cutting it off (while it's still warm) engine sputters then quits as if...
11
~ 22123 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
while driving down a city street my car had a complete loss of power with multiple warning lights and alarms...
11
~ 17465 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i pulled out of driveway and onto highway when multiple warning lights came on dashboard. pressed on gas pedal and...
8
~ 19652 miles
SEAT BELTS
there is a plastic shield right inside the seat belt buckle both of these on back seats have come loose...
6
~ 16833 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i pulled out of driveway and onto highway when multiple warning lights came on dashboard. pressed on gas pedal and...
4
~ 11409 miles
AIR BAGS
airbag light has been constantly illuminated since one week ago sunday. there seems to be an electrical problem with the...
3
~ 14893 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
while driving in a parking lot the rear passenger side door un-latched and opened. effort to close the door was...
3
~ 57667 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
wipers are not able to keep windshield clear the faster you go the worst it gets at 60 mph it...
3
~ 15619 miles
EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion energi. while the vehicle was charging the plug melted into the wall...
2
~ 30000 miles
SUSPENSION
if i crank the car soon after cutting it off (while it's still warm) engine sputters then quits as if...
2
~ 25150 miles
WHEELS
tpms system fault comes up shortly after key fobs stop working took vehicle to a for dealer for service all...
1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion energi. the contact stated that he was unable to charge the vehicle...
1
~ 52000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
my car started stalling after every gas up found it to be this part ford oem emission system-hose assembly dg9z9d289d*...
1
~ 820000 miles
SEATS
vehicle was parked in my driveway. i dropped an ink pen between driver seat and center console. when reaching for...
1
~ 34000 miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION
the vehicle is equipped w/ ford's driver assist package which includes blis (blind spot information system). blis only works as...
1
~ 1150 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
air conditioning failure which allows for non-cooling of hv battery in energi. vehicle forced into hybrid mode to "cool battery"...
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
was pulling onto a main road turning left out of a parking lot. speed was roughly 5 mph. received an...
1
~ 8800 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
vehicle lost all power and did not allow access to vehicle by owner. eventually owner was able to gain access....
1
~ 947 miles

FAQ

What year Ford Fusion Energi is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 6 years, Ford Fusion Energi models of 2018, 2017, 2016 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Ford Fusion Energi?

Ford Fusion Energi models of 2013 and 2014 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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