2015 Ford Fusion Energi
Common Problems
Ranked from 375 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Rearview Camera Malfunction
147complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently stops working or displays a distorted image, posing a safety risk.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine coolant leak causing engine failure
107complaintsSafety riskEngineCoolant is leaking into the engine, leading to engine failure and requiring replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Overheating
102complaintsHigh severityOtherThe engine overheats due to coolant leakage or failure of cooling system components, leading to reduced performance and potential engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Power Steering Failure
31complaintsHigh severitySteeringPower steering fails, requiring increased effort to steer and warning lights appear.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Coolant Intrusion into Engine
26complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant intrudes into the engine, causing engine failure and requiring major repairs.
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Tire Issues
6complaintsLow severityOtherSwollen lug nuts prevent tire rotation, posing a safety risk during a flat tire situation.
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Engine Stall During Driving
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during driving, often at high speeds or when accelerating, without warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Shifting Issues
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission shifts incorrectly or fails to engage gears, causing the vehicle to roll unexpectedly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 14V736000
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Check Engine Light On Without Warning
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe check engine light illuminates without any warning lights, indicating underlying issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Misfire Due to Coolant Leak
2complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into the engine, causing misfires and requiring engine replacement.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission Seizure
2complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission seizes in park, causing the vehicle to roll and potentially injure occupants.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 14V736000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.