Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 179 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
179
Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
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 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | STEERING | The steering gear went out causing the steering wheel to completely lock up. It’s costing thousands ... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I get in my 2016 Fusion to go to dinner and I can barely turn my steering wheel. I put it in park an... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I called way scarff ford to have the safety recalls taken care. Got my appointment, stopped the ca... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | STEERING | STEERING WHEEL ALMOST DETACHED FROM STEERING CULLUM. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY ATTACHED TO OTHER 201... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transition light it pulls when put into gear and lost power when trying to accelerate when driving. |
| Dec 5, 2025 | STEERING | Lost power in the steering wheel. My safety and others is at risk because the steering wheel locks... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | STEERING | My 2016 Ford Fusion SE had a prior safety recall repair in 2020 involving replacement of the steerin... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after her son started the vehicle, the ... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the steering w... |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING | I purchased a 2016 Ford Fusion S new from the dealership in 2016. Earlier this year, multiple indica... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have never had this issue before with this car. I started the car up to go to the store and saw al... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering failed suddenly while driving. The vehicle became nearly impossible to steer and... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have had road salt contamination with the electrical wiring to the power steering causing the wire... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed, the steering ... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | STEERING | My car is a 2016 Ford fusion and it was working fine until February of 2025. There was a message tha... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the mess... |
| Jan 19, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Electric Power Steering Motor Attaching Bolts Corrode (NHTSA 19V-632, OEM 19S26): Corrosion of bolts... |
| Jan 19, 2025 | STEERING | Electric rack and pinion steering failed while driving. It will not be available because the core n... |