Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2010. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2020.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 184 | 3 |
| 2019 Fusion | 316 | 3 |
| 2018 Fusion | 442 | 2 |
| 2017 Fusion | 1,115 | 4 |
| 2016 Fusion | 1,646 | 13 |
| 2015 Fusion | 997 | 13 |
| 2014 Fusion | 1,333 | 19 |
| 2013 Fusion | 1,792 | 19 |
| 2012 Fusion | 2,517 | 5 |
| 2011 Fusion | 2,794 | 7 |
| 2010 FusionMost complaints | 5,130 | 11 |
| 2009 Fusion | 1,023 | 6 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1,353 | 5 |
| 2007 Fusion | 1,064 | 4 |
| 2006 Fusion | 730 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering5,778
- Air bags3,530
- Engine3,371
- Power train3,139
- Service brakes2,194
- Electrical system1,667
- Vehicle speed control1,414
- Unknown or other1,361
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 1,959 Fusion vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,090 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 83 | 39 |
| 2019 | 101 | 40 |
| 2018 | 87 | 48 |
| 2017 | 186 | 84 |
| 2016 | 237 | 136 |
| 2015 | 119 | 67 |
| 2014 | 192 | 96 |
| 2013 | 127 | 59 |
| 2012 | 175 | 107 |
| 2011 | 160 | 100 |
| 2010 | 180 | 92 |
| 2009 | 67 | 51 |
| 2008 | 87 | 60 |
| 2007 | 94 | 65 |
| 2006 | 63 | 46 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 8 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | 10.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 9.2 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ | 9.2 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.0–10.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| 2019 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| 2018 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| 2017 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.0 | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| 2016 | Fusion (Start/Stop) · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 6.3 | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Fusion (Start/Stop) · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 6.3 | 8.0 |
| 2014 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| 2013 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.4 | 8.0 |
| 2012 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| 2011 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| 2010 | Fusion S · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 10.2 | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| 2009 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.2 | 10.0 |
| 2008 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.2 | 10.0 |
| 2007 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.5 | 8.2 | 10.0 |
| 2006 | Fusion · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.3 | 8.1 | 9.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
3 Fusion cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
14,938 Fusion cars are on Dutch roads; 4% arrived later as imports, and 3 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 55 | €19,298 |
| 2011 | 412 | €16,054 |
| 2010 | 1,063 | €17,405 |
| 2009 | 1,181 | €19,045 |
| 2008 | 2,358 | €17,035 |
| 2007 | 2,749 | €16,885 |
| 2006 | 2,524 | — |
| 2005 | 1,410 | €18,450 |
| 2004 | 1,278 | €18,673 |
| 2003 | 1,669 | €19,075 |
| 2002 | 239 | €17,700 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,838 Fusion cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 99% petrol, 1% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 155,000 km |
| 2012 | 33 | 143,000 km |
| 2011 | 187 | 149,000 km |
| 2010 | 281 | 167,000 km |
| 2009 | 218 | 170,000 km |
| 2008 | 332 | 184,000 km |
| 2007 | 71 | 202,000 km |
| 2006 | 115 | 195,000 km |
| 2005 | 96 | 208,000 km |
| 2004 | 157 | 219,000 km |
| 2003 | 307 | 230,000 km |
| 2002 | 36 | 240,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 966 Fusion cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 26 of those collisions were fatal and 186 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 166 | 3 | 43 |
| 2024 | 179 | 3 | 33 |
| 2023 | 200 | 11 | 42 |
| 2022 | 187 | 7 | 33 |
| 2021 | 234 | 2 | 35 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
42,566 Fusion cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 1 | — |
| 2014 | 2 | — |
| 2012 | 758 | 18 |
| 2011 | 2,338 | 83 |
| 2010 | 5,149 | 248 |
| 2009 | 7,355 | 494 |
| 2008 | 6,650 | 603 |
| 2007 | 5,884 | 744 |
| 2006 | 5,148 | 770 |
| 2005 | 3,443 | 671 |
| 2004 | 2,905 | 921 |
| 2003 | 2,576 | 1,079 |
| 2002 | 355 | 179 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
58,444 Fusion cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 60% passed first time, against 58% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 829 | 71% |
| 2011 | 2,598 | 70% |
| 2010 | 5,996 | 64% |
| 2009 | 8,996 | 64% |
| 2008 | 8,705 | 61% |
| 2007 | 8,167 | 58% |
| 2006 | 7,562 | 54% |
| 2005 | 5,378 | 57% |
| 2004 | 4,960 | 55% |
| 2003 | 4,612 | 55% |
| 2002 | 641 | 55% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Fusion | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 23.3% | 20.0% |
| Suspension | 12.1% | 16.6% |
| Brakes | 11.1% | 11.7% |
| Visibility | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| Tyres | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| Steering | 2.8% | 3.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
60,282 new Ford Fusion cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (4), Romania (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 146 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 3 | 223 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 7 | 156 (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 5 | 125 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 8 | — |
| 2015 | 2 | — |
| 2014 | 13 | — |
| 2013 | 29 | — |
| 2012 | 8,150 | — |
| 2011 | 17,655 | — |
| 2010 | 34,405 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Fusion in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airba…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
46 campaigns cover the Fusion; the latest 12 are below.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
NHTSA recalls