2015 Ford Fusion Problems & Complaints

Most common 2015 Ford Fusion problems

• Engine & cooling~83,000 miles
  31131%
• Steering~65,000 miles
  16316%
• Transmission & drivetrain~80,000 miles
  14515%
• Other / not specified~52,000 miles
  12613%
• Brakes~86,000 miles
  12513%
• Electrical system~61,000 miles
  10210%
• Fuel & propulsion system~64,000 miles
  677%
• Air bags~39,000 miles
  394%
• Body & structure~80,000 miles
  323%
• Wheels & tires~52,000 miles
  263%
• Driver assistance~120,000 miles
  253%
• Seat belts~65,000 miles
  242%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~13,000 miles
  182%
• Speed control & acceleration~47,000 miles
  141%
• Lights~120,000 miles
  131%
• Stability & traction control~17,000 miles
  101%
• Locks & latches~80,000 miles
  91%
• Suspension~2,000 miles
  81%
• Seats~15,000 miles
  61%
• A/C & heater
  10%

Share of the 997 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Fusion complaints by model year

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2015 Ford Fusion recalls (13)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2015 Ford Fusion:

What 2015 Ford Fusion owners say

Engine & cooling all 311 →

Year/Make/Model: 2015 Ford Fusion Engine Type: 1.5L EcoBoost 4-Cylinder Description of Safety Flaw and Incident: My vehicle is experiencing severe overheating and internal engine fluid loss due to the widely documented Ford EcoBoost coolant intrusion defect. The vehicle routinely runs hot, losing coolant rapidly with no external signs of a visible hose or radiator leak as well as failure of the brake lighting stop bumper and purge valve connecting to the gasline after fueling. This issue causes the vehicle to rapidly overheat while in motion, forcing sudden loss of engine power (limp mode) during highway driving. Car not properly cranking after fueling and brake light continuously being on even when brakes not being pressed. This unexpected drop in speed creates an immediate crash hazard for myself and surrounding traffic. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle inside her garage, there was an abnormal smoke odor detected inside the vehicle. The contact drove out of the garage and turned off the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and the smoke dissipated. The contact restarted the vehicle and noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the coolant level was low. The mechanic added coolant. There was no indication of a coolant leak. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was blowing cold air. The contact checked the coolant level and noticed that the coolant level was low after a week. The contact added coolant. …

Steering all 163 →

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while making a turn, the steering wheel became stiff without any warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked vehicle and the front fender was damaged. The contact shut down the vehicle and when the contact restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel was still stiff, the traction control warning light illuminated, and the steering loose stop safety warning message illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel drifted to the left while depressing the brake pedal, and excessive force was needed to maneuver the steering wheel. The air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on numerous occasions, where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on four separate occasions, where it was diagnosed that a wheel alignment was needed; however, after the alignment was completed, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that all tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. …

Transmission & drivetrain all 145 →

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 17 MPH, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond, causing him to rear-end the vehicle in front of him. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags had not deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where body repairs were completed and it was diagnosed that the driveline needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and related the failure to the recall; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after parking in the driveway and shifting to park, the contact exited the vehicle with the engine idling and the front driver's side door opened. The contact walked down the driveway to retrieve the mail and suddenly the vehicle erroneously rolled down the driveway. The opened door struck and knocked the contact to the ground. The contact reached inside the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from rolling while his wife engaged the parking brake. During the failure the contact sustained a separated right shoulder. No medical treatment was received. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). …

2015 Ford Fusion engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.