2015 Ford Fusion
Common Problems
Ranked from 364 federal NHTSA complaints and 10 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
29 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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Steering Wheel Becomes Loose
90complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes loose and can move side-to-side or up-and-down, posing a risk of loss of control.
Related recalls: 19V632000, 18V167000, 15V250000
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Engine misfire and rough idle
55complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine misfires and runs roughly, often due to coolant leaking into cylinders.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Coolant leakage into engine cylinders
53complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into engine cylinders, causing engine misfires, overheating, and potential engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Overheating
51complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats without warning lights, leading to white smoke and potential engine failure.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Rear Backup Camera Malfunctioning and Black Screen
50complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe rear backup camera intermittently fails, displaying a black screen or distorted image.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine misfire and check engine light on
49complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine experiences misfires and the check engine light illuminates.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall During Operation
46complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls during operation, often accompanied by a check engine light and loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Service Brakes Fail During Operation
10complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe service brakes fail during operation, leading to loss of braking ability and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V011000, 23V162000
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Check engine light on with no clear issue found
6complaintsLow severityEngineThe check engine light comes on but no specific issue is identified or fixed.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Brake Fluid Loss Without Warning
5complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake fluid suddenly disappears without warning, leading to loss of braking ability and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V011000, 23V162000
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Coolant Intrusion into Engine
5complaintsHigh severityEngineCoolant leaks into the engine causing significant engine damage and performance issues.
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Brake system failure leading to brake pedal issues
4complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system fails, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor or become unresponsive, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V011000, 23V162000
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Engine misfire and cylinder failure
4complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and cylinders fail, leading to engine stalling and loss of power.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Check engine light on due to various electrical system issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple electrical system failures trigger check engine light without visible symptoms.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine Overheating Due to Coolant Leak
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats due to coolant leaking into the cylinders, potentially causing engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often requiring a jumpstart, due to a malfunctioning stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Swollen Lug Nuts
3complaintsLow severityOtherThe lug nuts became swollen, preventing the removal of wheels in emergencies.
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Transmission Shifting Issues
3complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission hesitates to shift gears and can roll away unexpectedly when parked.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V471000, 19V362000, 14V736000, 22V413000, 26V376000
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Unintended Vehicle Movement
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle moves unexpectedly when parked, posing a safety risk to the occupants.
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Air Bag Warning Light Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe air bag warning light malfunctions, indicating potential issues with the air bag deployment system.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Brake Lights Stay On Continuously
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake lights remain illuminated even when the brake pedal is not pressed and the car is turned off.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 22V011000, 23V162000
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Check Engine Light Illumination Due to Cylinder Misfire
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates due to a cylinder misfire, leading to engine misfiring and potential loss of power.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Engine Sputtering and Stalling
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine sputters and stalls when starting out or after sitting for a period, often due to fuel system issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Misfire
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires at idle causing stalling, especially after short breaks or during start-up.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Loss of power steering during cold weather conditions
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringPower steering fails in cold weather, making steering difficult and dangerous.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V632000, 18V167000, 15V250000
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Power Steering Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering fails, making it difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at low speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 19V632000, 18V167000, 15V250000
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Seat belt malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe seat belt retractor malfunctions, preventing proper locking and unlocking of the belt.
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Suspension component failure leading to loss of control
2complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension components, such as the A-frame assembly, fail, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 29
Trunk Latch Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe trunk latch malfunctions, causing the trunk to open unexpectedly and at random times.
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.