Ford Fusion: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 83 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2006–2020 (15) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
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Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-flex-plate-crack | Flex plate cracking and flywheel failure | POWER TRAIN | 34 | 2022-06 → 2025-10 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-shift-linkage-lockup | Shift linkage bushing failure locks transmission in park | POWER TRAIN | 16 | 2021-09 → 2026-07 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-control-arm-failure | Lower control arm and ball joint failure | STEERING, SUSPENSION | 5 | 2025-02 → 2026-04 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-battery-drain | 12-volt battery drain requiring repeated jump-starts | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | 2021-02 → 2025-06 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-coolant-intrusion | EcoBoost coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | 2022-03 → 2026-07 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-infotainment-lockup | Touchscreen and backup camera display lockup | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2020-06 → 2025-02 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | ford-fusion-2020-hv-battery-fire | High-voltage battery pack fire (PHEV recall 23V440) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 2025-08 → 2026-03 | 178 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2019 | ford-fusion-2019-coolant-intrusion-engine | Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE | 93 | 2024-03 → 2026-08 | 371 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2019 | ford-fusion-2019-flexplate-failure | Flexplate cracking near bell housing | POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2024-04 → 2026-03 | 371 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2019 | ford-fusion-2019-shifter-cable-bushing | Transmission shifter cable bushing failure | POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2024-07 → 2026-05 | 371 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2019 | ford-fusion-2019-backup-camera-failure | Rear-view camera blank or blue screen | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 9 | 2025-06 → 2026-07 | 371 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2019 | ford-fusion-2019-transmission-torque-converter | Transmission and torque converter loss of power | POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2024-05 → 2025-11 | 371 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2019 | ford-fusion-2019-phev-battery-recall-charging | PHEV battery recall disabling vehicle charging | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 27 | 2024-03 → 2026-06 | 371 | 2026-08-19 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-shifter-cable-bushing | Shifter cable bushing failure and shift system fault | POWER TRAIN | 22 | 2024-05 → 2026-08 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-transmission-failure | Transmission harsh shift and internal failure | POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2024-07 → 2026-01 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-flex-plate-crack | Cracked engine flex plate | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2024-05 → 2026-07 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-backup-camera-blank | Backup camera and center display blank screen | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 | 2025-05 → 2026-01 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-coolant-intrusion | Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 133 | 2024-05 → 2026-08 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-power-steering-loss | Loss of power steering assist | STEERING | 8 | 2024-10 → 2026-07 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2018 | fusion-2018-evap-purge-no-start | EVAP purge valve failure and no-start after refueling | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | 2024-05 → 2026-06 | 434 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2017 | fusion-2017-coolant-intrusion | Coolant intrusion into cylinders and engine failure | ENGINE | 117 | 2025-01 → 2026-07 | 1100 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2017 | fusion-2017-shifter-cable-bushing | Shifter cable bushing failure and shift system fault | POWER TRAIN | 24 | 2025-03 → 2026-07 | 1100 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2017 | fusion-2017-transmission-torque-converter | Torque converter and transmission failure with power loss | POWER TRAIN | 15 | 2025-01 → 2026-06 | 1100 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2017 | fusion-2017-rear-camera-unavailable | Rear camera image loss when reversing | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 2025-12 → 2026-04 | 1100 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2017 | fusion-2017-brake-pedal-travel | Brake pedal travel and loss of braking ability | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2025-03 → 2026-05 | 1100 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2017 | fusion-2017-steering-wheel-and-assist | Steering wheel play, detachment, and power steering loss | STEERING | 5 | 2025-11 → 2026-06 | 1100 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2016 | ford-fusion-2016-backup-camera-recall | Rearview camera failure under Back Over Prevention recall | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 117 | 2025-07 → 2026-07 | 1667 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2016 | ford-fusion-2016-coolant-intrusion | Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE | 25 | 2025-07 → 2026-07 | 1667 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2016 | ford-fusion-2016-power-steering-failure | Power steering assist failure | STEERING | 12 | 2025-07 → 2026-07 | 1667 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2016 | ford-fusion-2016-shifter-cable-bushing | Transmission shifter cable bushing failure | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2025-07 → 2025-09 | 1667 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2016 | ford-fusion-2016-door-latch-failure | Rear door latch failure | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | 2025-07 → 2026-01 | 1667 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2016 | ford-fusion-2016-brake-system-failure | Service brake system failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 2025-07 → 2026-07 | 1667 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-rearview-camera-failure | Rearview camera black or distorted image in reverse | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 36 | 2024-12 → 2026-05 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-shift-cable-bushing | Transmission shift cable bushing detachment | POWER TRAIN | 12 | 2024-06 → 2025-09 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-transmission-power-loss | Transmission slipping and loss of motive power | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2024-03 → 2026-05 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-brake-hose-pedal-travel | Brake pedal travel and front brake hose leakage | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 2024-01 → 2025-08 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-swollen-lug-nuts | Swollen wheel lug nuts | WHEELS | 6 | 2024-03 → 2025-04 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-door-latch | Door latch failure to keep door closed | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | 2024-08 → 2026-06 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-coolant-intrusion | Coolant intrusion into engine cylinders | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 55 | 2024-01 → 2026-06 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2015 | fusion-2015-power-steering-loss | Electric power steering assist loss | STEERING | 30 | 2024-01 → 2026-07 | 1051 | 2026-08-05 |
| 2014 | ford-fusion-2014-backup-camera-fail | Backup camera malfunction | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 33 | 2024-11 → 2026-08 | 1427 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | ford-fusion-2014-brake-lights-stay-on | Brake lights remaining illuminated after shutoff | SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 2024-04 → 2026-08 | 1427 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | ford-fusion-2014-transmission-failure | Transmission and powertrain failure | POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2024-04 → 2026-08 | 1427 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | ford-fusion-2014-power-steering-loss | Power steering loss and rack-and-pinion failure | STEERING | 50 | 2024-03 → 2026-08 | 1427 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2014 | ford-fusion-2014-coolant-intrusion-engine-failure | Coolant intrusion causing engine failure | ENGINE | 33 | 2024-03 → 2026-05 | 1427 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-steering-wheel-looseness | Steering wheel looseness or wobble | STEERING | 9 | 2023-11 → 2026-05 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-transmission-shift-failure | Transmission shift harshness and failure | POWER TRAIN | 29 | 2023-09 → 2026-07 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-backup-camera-failure | Rearview camera failure while reversing | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 10 | 2023-08 → 2026-02 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-fuel-odor-leak | Fuel odor and fuel system leak | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | 2023-09 → 2025-06 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-eps-assist-failure | Electric power steering assist failure | STEERING | 37 | 2023-07 → 2026-05 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-coolant-intrusion-head-gasket | Coolant intrusion and head gasket failure | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 43 | 2023-07 → 2026-08 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | fusion-2013-brake-pedal-failure | Brake pedal and hydraulic brake failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 2023-07 → 2026-08 | 1953 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2012 | fusion-2012-power-steering-assist-loss | Sudden loss of electric power steering assist while driving | STEERING | 134 | 2024-04 → 2026-08 | 2612 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | fusion-2012-steering-recall-coverage-denied | Steering recall or warranty coverage denied by dealer | STEERING | 34 | 2024-04 → 2026-08 | 2612 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2012 | fusion-2012-soft-or-ineffective-brakes | Soft or ineffective brake pedal response | SERVICE BRAKES | 16 | 2024-07 → 2026-08 | 2612 | 2026-09-04 |
| 2011 | fusion-2011-abs-module-brake-failure | ABS module failure with reduced braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 22 | 2023-09 → 2026-04 | 2783 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | fusion-2011-wheel-lug-nut-fracture | Wheel lug nut and stud fracture | WHEELS | 3 | 2023-10 → 2025-08 | 2783 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | fusion-2011-epas-power-steering-failure | Electric power steering assist failure | STEERING | 151 | 2023-09 → 2026-07 | 2783 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2011 | fusion-2011-fuel-tank-crack-leak | Cracked fuel tank with gasoline leak | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | 2023-09 → 2026-03 | 2783 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2010 | ford-fusion-2010-brake-pedal-abs-hcu-failure | Brake pedal travel to floor from ABS/HCU failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 78 | 2023-07 → 2026-06 | 5125 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2010 | ford-fusion-2010-fuel-tank-cracking-leak | Fuel tank cracking and gasoline leak | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | 2023-10 → 2026-03 | 5125 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2010 | ford-fusion-2010-wheel-stud-breakage | Wheel stud breakage | WHEELS | 6 | 2024-02 → 2026-07 | 5125 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2010 | ford-fusion-2010-transmission-shifting-failure | Transmission shifting failure | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2024-02 → 2025-05 | 5125 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2010 | ford-fusion-2010-power-steering-assist-loss | Loss of electric power steering assist | STEERING | 61 | 2023-07 → 2026-07 | 5125 | 2026-09-03 |
| 2009 | fusion-2009-abs-hcu-brake-failure | ABS hydraulic control unit failure, extended pedal travel | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 171 | 2019-08 → 2026-09 | 1022 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | fusion-2009-door-latch-failure | Driver's door latch and handle failure | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 | 2019-09 → 2023-12 | 1022 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | fusion-2009-airbag-recall-warning | Airbag warning light and Takata inflator recall issues | AIR BAGS | 9 | 2019-09 → 2022-10 | 1022 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2009 | fusion-2009-engine-stall-loss-of-power | Engine stall and loss of power while driving | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 2019-11 → 2023-08 | 1022 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2008 | fusion-2008-hcu-brake-pedal-floor | ABS hydraulic control unit brake pedal travel to floor | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 165 | 2019-04 → 2026-07 | 1353 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2008 | fusion-2008-door-handle-latch-failure | Interior door handle and latch failure | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | 2019-04 → 2024-10 | 1353 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2008 | fusion-2008-dash-airbag-deform | Passenger dashboard deformation near airbag cover | AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE | 8 | 2019-12 → 2024-01 | 1353 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2008 | fusion-2008-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall repair unavailable or incomplete | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2019-06 → 2022-11 | 1353 | 2026-09-16 |
| 2007 | fusion-2007-hcu-brake-fluid-leak | Hydraulic control unit leak causing loss of braking | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 24 | 2018-09 → 2023-08 | 1064 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2007 | fusion-2007-wrench-light-power-loss | Wrench light illuminates with rough shifting and power loss | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2018-10 → 2022-06 | 1064 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2007 | fusion-2007-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata air bag recall parts unavailable or delayed | AIR BAGS | 106 | 2018-09 → 2024-04 | 1064 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2007 | fusion-2007-seat-sensor-airbag-warning | Seat weight sensor fault triggers air bag warning light | AIR BAGS, SEATS | 6 | 2020-07 → 2025-08 | 1064 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2007 | fusion-2007-brake-pedal-goes-to-floor | Brake pedal travels to floor with reduced stopping power | SERVICE BRAKES | 34 | 2018-09 → 2022-06 | 1064 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | fusion-2006-engine-oil-leak | Engine oil leak and drivability faults | ENGINE | 7 | 2018-05 → 2023-06 | 730 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | fusion-2006-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata air bag recall parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 127 | 2017-12 → 2022-11 | 730 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | fusion-2006-airbag-non-deployment | Air bag non-deployment in a crash | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2018-06 → 2023-06 | 730 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | fusion-2006-brake-pedal-floor | Brake pedal travel to floor | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 25 | 2018-05 → 2025-06 | 730 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | fusion-2006-transmission-slip-jerk | Automatic transmission slipping and jerking | POWER TRAIN | 13 | 2018-02 → 2021-05 | 730 | 2026-09-20 |
| 2006 | fusion-2006-turn-signal-failure | Turn signal and exterior lighting failure | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | 2018-01 → 2021-11 | 730 | 2026-09-20 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Ford Fusion [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/fusion
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_ford_fusion_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Ford Fusion},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/ford/fusion}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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