Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred when the vehicle was started, and the vehicle jumped and then began to rock up and down. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a spark plug, and ignition coil failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred and was taken to the same independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The independent mechanic recommended that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for assistance. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the "Engine Coolant Overtemperature" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The accelerator was depressed and failed to respond as intended. The vehicle started losing motive power. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was no coolant inside the reservoir. The contact added coolant to the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact drove to the residence; however, the failure recurred, and the coolant reservoir was empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed and determined that the radiator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle again and confirmed coolant intrusion into the cylinders, causing engine failure. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started overheating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after several minutes, the engine temperature returned to normal, and the vehicle operated normally. On another occasion, while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The contact became aware that the vehicle was overheating. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact checked the coolant level and noticed that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. The contact added coolant and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that there was coolant leaking into the engine, and that there were metal shavings inside the engine. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that they noticed that the amount of mileage they should be able to drive was significantly lower than what was stated when manufactured. When they initially started the vehicle, it would display a rough start, and a cloud of white smoke would come from the fuel pipe from the rear. The check engine light had illuminated. The contact was informed that the failure was related to the TSB with the NHTSA Number: 10214126 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a misfire with cylinder 2. The contact with the failure could have also resulted from a failed fuel tank as a whole or damaged walls to the fuel tank. The vehicle had not been repaired. …
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, there was a white-colored smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with cylinder #2 misfire. The spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the result was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking lot. The contact stated that he used an OBD reader to determine that cylinder #2 was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer where it was purchased, and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing cylinder #2 to misfire. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, where the diagnostic result was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Ford Campaign Number: 21N12. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone where it was connected to a diagnostic machine and failure codes retrieved indicated that the failure was cylinder failure and a coil pack. The contact was informed that the cylinders and coil pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with cylinder and head gasket failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, she heard abnormal bubbling sounds coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had been leaking into the engine and had caused the engine to fail. The engine short block was replaced; however, the contact stated upon starting the vehicle three months later, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flywheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. Additionally, the vehicle lunged forward but failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local Pep Boys, where the ignition coils #3 and #4 were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where ignition coil #4 was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic replaced spark plugs #1, #2 and #3. The number four spark plug was stuck and was not removed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. …
The contact's wife owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling out of the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the temperature gauge quickly rose to hot(H). The vehicle was taken to the residence where coolant was added to the coolant reservoir. The failure reoccurred on several occasions and on one occasion the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after the engine had cooled down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the engine due to coolant intrusion in one of the cylinders, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
Engine complaints in other Fusion years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2019 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA has 198 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2019 Ford Fusion, 63% of the model year's 316 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford Fusion engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2019 Ford Fusion, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Fusion engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.