2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (10) · Back Over Prevention (5) · Steering (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (38)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-06 · SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2015-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. ford has evaluated turbochargers replaced for oil leak symptoms and although oil may coll
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-03-02 · SSM 51409 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2014-2020 fusion and 2017-2019 escape vehicles may be equipped with a 1.5l ecoboost engine that uses a 50-tooth variable camshaft timing (vct) intake and exhaust unit from the assembly plant or if a service long block was installed. vct locking tool 303-1097 is not compatible with this system.
Service Brakes 2022-12-16 · SSM 51261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. when diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the workshop manual (wsm) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. the brake rotors should only be machined if directed by the wsm because one or more o
Service Brakes 2022-11-04 · SSM 51181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2016 escape/fusion/mkz vehicles may display an error message when updating the all wheel drive-atc barcode using the ids service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (rdu) or active torque coupling (atc) clutch assembly. to prevent this error from occurring, enter the u
Power Train 2022-10-25 · TSB 22-2396 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2020 fusion, mkz and 2013-2018 c-max vehicles equipped with an hf35 transmission may exhibit a thumping/rubbing or grinding noise coming from the transmission. the noise may be present in all gear ranges including neutral when the vehicle is moving but will not be present when the vehicle
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Back Over Prevention · 65,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer was contacted by phone. the contact st…”
2026-10-08 · Back Over Prevention · 104,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while in reverse(r), the rear-view camera failed to display a clear image. the message "camera not available" was displayed. the v…”
2026-09-11 · Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking“i was notified in october 2025 by ford of a recall (nhtsa recall 25v695) for my 2016 ford fusion's rear-view camera. we have contacted ford numerous times as we have not received an additional letter stating to take the vehicle in for repair. they are claiming to only have the rear-view camera replacements for the mustang. the rear-view camera on m…”
2026-09-08 · Back Over Prevention · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention). the contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse(r), the rear-view camera operated intermittently for several seconds and then went black. the vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions but was not …”
2026-08-25 · Unknown Or Other“the reverse rear view camera is intermittantly not working. the electrical system will often say "camera not available". there has been a recall notice for almost a year, and we are still waiting for a fix from ford.…”
2026-08-25 · Back Over Prevention · 96,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had excee…”
2026-08-19 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2016 ford fusion is affected by ford safety recall 25sa9 (nhtsa recall 25v695), involving the rear-view camera. according to the recall, the rear-view camera may display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash. the recall remains open for my vin and nhtsa currently shows the status as “recall in…”
2026-08-11 · Electrical System“i am submitting this complaint regarding an unrepaired safety recall on my 2016 ford fusion, ford recall 25sa9 / nhtsa recall 25v695, involving the rear-view camera. the recall concerns a condition where the rear-view camera may display a blank or distorted image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. this can reduce the driver's ability to see wh…”
2025-10-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“evap blocking valve failed and car immediately went into limp mode on the highway. by doing this it could cause a crash. evap blocking valve also should last the life of the vehicle.…”
2025-03-06 · Steering:rack And Pinion · 123,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion hybrid. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was turned; however, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. in addition, the contact stated that the trunk latch was independently unlocked. the contact stated that the trunk failure had started in 2023. the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.