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2016 Ford Fusion

What 2016 Ford Fusion owners report most

Engine and powertrain faults dominate owner reports for this model year, with engine failures accounting for the largest share of complaints, including incidents that escalated to fires. Transmission slipping, loss of steering, and electrical malfunctions round out the most-reported concerns, and several complaint categories include associated crashes. The pattern across all four areas is of sudden, often intermittent failures that appeared both at very low mileage and during normal highway driving.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 28%
Owners report the engine failing to start, accompanied by simultaneous triggering of multiple warning indicators including tire pressure, overheat, and parking brake alerts, with some incidents escalating to fires. · 2 fire · 4 crash · 1 injured
Power Train safety 19%
Owners report the transmission slipping when shifting into mid-range gears during highway driving, with the problem also appearing when the accelerator pedal is depressed. · 10 crash · 4 injured
Steering safety 11%
Owners report complete loss of power steering immediately after startup, sometimes resolving temporarily after restarting the vehicle, with a service warning appearing on the instrument panel. · 12 crash · 7 injured
Electrical System safety 10%
Owners report intermittent failure of the instrument cluster and instrument panel, with the issue persisting even after dealer replacement of the affected components. · 3 fire · 4 crash
Service Brakes safety 8%
137 reports (8%) · 1 fire · 14 crash · 6 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,635 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.