Ford Fusion — years to avoid
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
3 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.
Avoid3 years
Caution2 years
Best bets4 years
Complaint history
- Avoid
- Caution
- Recommended
Every year, ranked
Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.
| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Compared with a typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ▲ Recommended | 182 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2019 | ▲ Recommended | 315 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2018 | ▲ Recommended | 441 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2017 | ● Recommended | 1,112 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2016 | ◆ Caution | 1,623 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | ● Recommended | 991 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2014 | ● Recommended | 1,329 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | ◆ Caution | 1,789 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2012 | ■ Avoid | 2,515 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | ■ Avoid | 2,787 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | ■ Avoid | 5,129 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | ● Recommended | 1,022 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | ● Recommended | 1,353 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | ● Recommended | 1,064 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | ▲ Recommended | 730 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
How the rankings work
Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.
- ▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
- ● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
- ◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
- ■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
- ○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.
Recalls
48
recalls on file across every Ford Fusion model year.
Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.