Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Ford Fusion has 19 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving down the high way car began to sputter and jolt felt much like someone slamming on bra... |
| Jan 13, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failed while making a left hand turn. Close call with on coming traffic. Dealer evaluat... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, without warning t... |
| Jul 6, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT TOOK AT LEAST THREE ATTEMPTS TO ... |
| Apr 27, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | DRIVING THE OTHER DAY I LOST BRAKES AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE BRAKE LIGHT... |
| Jul 17, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | 2009 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *LD THE CO... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL IN 2016 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY AIRBAGS AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY ASSISTANCE... |
| May 3, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS PARKING MY 09 FUSION AT MY SON'S PRESCHOOL, AND WAS ALMOST STOPPED IN THE SPOT, WHEN MY CAR VI... |
| Mar 4, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I HAVE TWICE NOW EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE/POWER TRAIN FAILURE WHILE AT SPEED AND IN TRAFFIC... |
| Dec 18, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING MY FUSION WHICH HAS HAD NO MECHANICAL ISSUES UP TO THIS POINT SLAMMED INTO 3RD GEAR FO... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO A PARKING LOT, T... |
| May 28, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | WHILE MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY MY CAR EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. SHORTLY AFTERW... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | SLOWED DOWN TO TURN IN A PARKING LOT AND CAR JUST STALLED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND TOOL LIGHT CAME... |
| Jun 4, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SHIFTS VERY IRREGULARLY- SEEMS TO GO IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND WHEN STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL IT DO... |
| Feb 2, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR THE FIRST T... |
| Nov 30, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I'M GETTING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A WRENCH SYMBOL ON MY DASHBOARD. WHEN I TAKE IT TO GET CHECKED... |
| Aug 29, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHEN DRIVING AT A NORMAL SPEED, THE IDLE OF THE CAR QUICKLY DROPS AND YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN YOU... |
| Jul 21, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN CAR WAS PUT INTO REVERSE. THE CAR ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. FLOOR MAT WAS NO... |
| Feb 22, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | DURING THE NIGHT OUR 2009 FORD FUSION ROLLED DOWN ARE DRIVEWAY AND ENDED UP ALMOST IN THE STREET. I ... |