Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford Fusion has 26 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
26
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to exc...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I keep getting SHIFT SYS FAULT error. My car will not move out of P (park). I towed my car to repai... |
| Jan 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I don't know what failed, but my vehicle spontaneously combusted this morning in front of my apartme... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am reporting a life-threatening incident involving my 2020 Ford Fusion PHEV. On December 5, 2025, ... |
| Dec 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | "The incident occurred immediately after shifting the vehicle into reverse and starting to move. The... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | since day number one this vehicle has had an issue of maintaining a charge even when you drive it re... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have had 2 transmissions within the last year, making this the third Transmission on my vehicle. I... |
| Dec 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE I HAVE HAD THIS SENSOR THAT MAKES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAY ... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The alternator was producing too many volts, which would short circuit the battery and electrical co... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The entire media display gets stuck off or will freeze up, when I place the vehicle in reverse the r... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | the first time the incident happened I was driving home from work, i took and a turn and lost power,... |
| May 25, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Issues with Ford Sync Infotainment system have been occurring for over a year now, with the latest b... |
| May 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | APIM is faulty per the ford dealer ship. (Rusty Eck Ford) They state that it is a known issue but th... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | According to dealership, the 12-volt, 7 year battery passes all testing and has a "Good" (best) rati... |
| Sep 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Water is leaking into the trunk of our vehicle through the tail light assembly and soaking all the e... |
| Jun 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | If the car is parked in directly sunlight and I start the car a "Front camera temporarily unavailabl... |
| Feb 18, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Dead battery again; this is a major concern on this particular fleet car that we have. Dealer had ... |
| Feb 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | (Fleet Vehicle) Car was dead; had to jump start; battery replaced under warranty |
| Jan 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | (same fleet vehicle from before) Electrical system concern again; battery issue. Battery was alread... |
| Mar 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car dead again; had to be jumped. Towed into dealer. battery Concern |