2016 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1741 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (468), Power Train (317), Unknown Or Other (229).
Key takeaways
- 1741 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 | 468 | 27% |
| Power Train | 317 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 229 | 13% |
| Steering | 184 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 166 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 154 | 9% |
| 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%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-02
The rear camera stopped working, in addition the screen flickers, and is not visible. Last year, I was told the part is estimated to be in around July 2026. It is November 2026 and the update says the parts still not in. With the way this body sits, it's difficult to see all views when reversing. This is a safety hazar...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-02
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 in reverse(R), the rear-view camera failed to display an image. The vehicle was taken to a loc...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-11-02
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted, and the co...
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More for the 2016 Ford Fusion
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.