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2009 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Ford Fusion has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Ford Fusion

Brakes
493
Airbags
346
Structure
31
Other
24
Speed Control
20
Powertrain
19
Electrical
17
Engine
17
Steering
16
Latches & Locks
8
Seats
7
Tires
5
Wheels
4
Fuel System
4
Suspension
3
Visibility
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 16, 2023ENGINETransmission will not go into gear. When it finally does shift it jumps completely forward or backwa...
Mar 6, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while performing a daily routine check on th...
Feb 15, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the c...
Aug 9, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph when smok...
Oct 1, 2019ENGINECAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AND EVERYTIME I DO A COMPLETE STOP, I'VE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE FOR A SOLUTION...
Sep 11, 2019ENGINEHEARD ABOUT A RECALL ON SOME FORD VEHICLES OVER COOLANT LEAK I THINK MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED I...
Oct 9, 2018ENGINEI WAS DRIVING WHEN MY CAR ENTERED "LIMP HOME" MODE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD BARELY ENOUGH TIM...
Oct 26, 2016ENGINEELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY DEFECTIVE. ENGINE STALLS, LOSES POWER, ENTERS LIMP MODE, AND RUNS AT REDUCE...
Jul 28, 2016ENGINEI PURCHASED THE 2009 FORD FUSION FOR MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S FIRST CAR. IT ONLY HAS 68K MILES ON I...
Jun 25, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ...
Jun 24, 2015ENGINEMY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2009 FORD FUSION TO COLLEGE ORIENTATION IN MANKATO, MN. THE CAR WENT IN...
Oct 29, 2014ENGINETL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE V...
Jan 7, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY 2009 FORD FUSION SHUT OFF ON ME TWICE. ONE TIME AT A RED LIGHT. *TR
Oct 21, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINFOR THE PAST MONTH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS APPEARED AND STAYED ON FOR A BRIEF TIME. NOW IT STAYS...
Jun 22, 2012ENGINEI WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT 70 MPH WHEN THE WRENCH LIGHT TURNS ON THE DA...
Mar 8, 2010ENGINEI WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM CHECK A TAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT I HAD HEA...
Jul 10, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1. ENGINE THREW A ROD RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE JULY 10, 2009: WHILE TRAVELING THE...

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