Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 13 recalls, 1721 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
13
Recalls
1721
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 16, 2026
19V632000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally so...
18V471000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissi...
19V362000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission ...
16V875000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-201...
18V167000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing ...
16V250000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The fro...
15V618000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Li...
20V177000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkans...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge veh...
23V162000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
23V775000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, ...
25V695000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion,...
26V376000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V1...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the r... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | It's been 1 year and there is still no resolution to this recall. when does this become a priority f... |
| Sep 23, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the rear-view camera had been inoperabl... |
| Sep 21, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-v... |
| Sep 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Coolant intrusion in cylinder 2 code p0302 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I own a 2016 Ford Fusion that is included in NHTSA Recall Campaign 25V695 and Ford Recall Campaign 2... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Exhibited signs of a coolant leak followed by throwing a code about cylinder 4 misfiring. Took my ca... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding an incomplete and dangerous repair under Ford Safety... |
| Sep 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion in the my 2016 Ford Fusion with 1.5L EcoBoost before even hitting 80000 miles. |
| Sep 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I would like to make a complaint for malpractice during a recall repair. I was notified on aug 4, 2... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was notified of a safety recall regarding the back up camera going black or not working in October... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The flexplate has failed twice since a dealer-performed transmission replacement in June 2024, once ... |
| Jul 30, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jul 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My antifreeze AND oil keep going empty after driving the car after so many days..... there is no lea... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I am fully aware that my vehicle has a recall for the backup camera. Manufacturer recall number 25SA... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The back up camera recall has been open since 10/2025 . I was backing up using the camera than it ju... |