2019 Ford Fusion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (104) · Power Train (60) · Engine And Engine Cooling (53)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
128 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater 2025-10-10 · campaign 25V685000 · 59,006 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) 2023-06-23 · campaign 23V440000 · 14,452 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Risk: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a
Service bulletins (159)
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 2026-05-09 · 25B51 · Other
certain 2021-2024 model year bronco, 2021-2024 model year bronco sport, 2020-2022 model year corsair and escape, 2016-2024 model year explorer, 2019-2020 model year fusion, 2016-2018 model year focus rs, 2022-2024 model year maverick, 2016-2019 model year mkc and 2019-2024 model year ranger vehicles
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-29 · 25H05 S1 · Other
harvest program 25h05 – supplement #1 certain 2011-2021 model year vehicles software verification harvest program
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Electrical System 2026-02-17 · SSM 54589 · Other
some 2019-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with sync3 may experience various connectivity concerns with the ford app lincoln app including but not limited to: missing activation prompt pop-upon the vehicle's center display screen when attempting to activate vehicle through the ford app linco
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-19 · 25H05 · Other
this is a proactive investigation program by ford motor company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
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What owners report
2026-10-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 57,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford fusion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leaking the head gasket, which allowed coolant into the cylinders. additionally, the message "coolant low - overheating soon" was…”
2026-09-21 · Power Train“i am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. the vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive power. the loss of electric power steering assist and loss of power brake assist while driving through a live intersection with no war…”
2026-09-17 · Engine“the 2019 ford fusion i owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in.…”
2026-09-15 · Engine“i have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford models, i could smell a mixture of antifreeze, oil (smelling like rotten eggs) and white fumes coming from the exhaust pipe and also …”
2026-09-09 · Engine“it all started with a cylinder 3 misfire warning code, spark plugs replaced, coils replaced. then a coolant leak. no obvious signs of a leak no cracked tubing no puddles. just coolant leaking. was informed i have a coolant leak intrusion and need a new engine block. i still owe $14k on this vehicle and am past my warranty. this repair is going to c…”
2026-09-01 · Unknown Or Other“my shifter linkage bushing broke on my 2019 fusion when i went to put car in reverse leaving me stuck in the middle of a road. this is a known issue but the recall isn’t for later year fusions even though it has the same failure and defective bushing. …”
2026-08-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“known coolant intrusion issue came up with the 2.0 ecoboost. began to lag on takeoff causing unsafe acceleration profiles. took to dealership who confirmed poor design was the root cause. …”
2026-07-22 · Engine“bought my car in 2019. was unaware of coolant intrusion problem on my vehicle. check engine light came on and mechanic just quoted me $13,000 to fix. …”
2026-07-15 · Engine“while driving we noticed the engine light came on so we took it to our local mechanic. he said we were leaking coolant and it was too extensive fro him to fix so he suggested we put coolant in every few days. we researched the problem and found that these cars had a recall for this exact issue yet our vin does not show it. we went to ford dealers…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.