MYRModel Year Report

2016 Ford Fusion

◆ Worse than typical
2016 Ford Fusion
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fusion Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1064 complaints 2008: 1353 complaints 2008 2009: 1021 complaints 2010: 5126 complaints 2010 2011: 2783 complaints 2012: 2513 complaints 2012 2013: 1786 complaints 2014: 1328 complaints 2014 2015: 989 complaints 2016: 1607 complaints 2016 2017: 1105 complaints 2018: 436 complaints 2018 2019: 309 complaints 2020: 178 complaints 2020
2016: 1607 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006730
20071064
20081353
20091021
20105126
20112783
20122513
20131786
20141328
2015989
20161607
20171105
2018436
2019309
2020178

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 439 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 309 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing floor shift and automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 178 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing electric power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 145 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and horn.

CRASH FIRE
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INSERTING KEY INTO IGNITION FUEL PUMP WOULD KICK ON OCCASIONALLY, THE DOORS WOULDN'T ALWAYS UNLOCK UPON SHUTTING CAR OFF, DASH AND RADIO DELAYED COMING ON AT TIMES UPON STARTING, UNLOCKING DOORS WITH KEY FOB THERE WOULD BE STATIC COMING FROM BACK...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160428

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 134 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151019 — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.

Campaign 15V618000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2016 — complaint volume: 1607
R 20160519 — seat belts, seats

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016.

Remedy: Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

Campaign 16V250000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170516 — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

Campaign 16V875000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20171023 — PE (closed 20180423)

Steering Wheel Fastening Bolt Loosens

R 20180430 — steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

Campaign 18V167000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180920 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20.

Campaign 18V471000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190910 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16.

Campaign 19V362000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191018 — steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle.

Campaign 19V632000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

R 20200921 — latches/locks/linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

Campaign 20V177000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

R 20221027 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022.

Campaign 22V413000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230627 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Campaign 23V162000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231220 — latches/locks/linkages

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada,...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 23V775000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260102 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years.

Campaign 25V695000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43.

Campaign 26V376000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Ford Fusion — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (439 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (309 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (178 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V376000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V618000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V250000 (seat belts, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V875000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V167000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V471000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V362000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V632000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V177000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V413000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V775000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V695000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2016 Ford Fusion reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Ford Fusion is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Fusion have?

13 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.