2016 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1722 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (464), Power Train (317), Unknown Or Other (225).
Key takeaways
- 1722 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 62 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 32 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 464 | 27% |
| Power Train | 317 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 225 | 13% |
| Steering | 184 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 166 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 143 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 141 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 109 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 86 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 55 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 3% |
| Structure | 50 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Preven...
Electrical System,lane Departure,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-13
the back up camera does not function and it provides a safety risk when backing up from a store i barely bumped to other car when lady was in car didnt cause damage but still bumped into her car..
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-09
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera was inoperable. The dealer was contacted several times and con...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.