2019 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 377 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Engine (161), Electrical System (82), Power Train (74).
Key takeaways
- 377 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 161 | 43% |
| Electrical System | 82 | 22% |
| Power Train | 74 | 20% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 3% |
| Steering | 8 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-21
I am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas Fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. The vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive power. The loss of electric power steering assist and loss of power brake assist while driving through a...
Engine - filed 2026-09-17
The 2019 Ford Fusion I owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in.
Engine - filed 2026-09-15
I have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford models, I could smell a mixture of antifreeze, oil (smelling like rotten eggs) and white fumes coming f...
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More for the 2019 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.