2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (6) · Steering (4) · Power Train (4)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (70)
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 2024-04-03 · SSM 52410 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the warranty and policy manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on sync generation 3 and later applications. when performingdiagnostics and repairs on sync gen 3 or later, select the diagnostics tab and search for related sympt
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
Power Train 2024-03-01 · SSM 52314 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the timing gear breaking and engine damage. replacement of the bolt
Unknown Or Other 2023-10-05 · TSB 23-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2019-2020 edge/f-150/fusion/continental/mkz/nautilus, 2019-2021 mustang/ranger/transit connect, 2020-2021 ecosport/escape/expedition/explorer/f-super duty/aviator/corsair/navigator, 2021 bronco sport and 2020-2022 explorer/aviator vehicles with sync 3 may experience various sync performance rel
Electrical System 2023-08-02 · SSM 51838 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in various 2017-2023 ford and lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the fordpass or lincolnway app stating feature unavailable. since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (sync connect) fordpass or lincolnway app through the tcu embedded modem. if this message appears, the ve
Showing the 6 most recent of 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-22 · Power Train“2019 ford fusion hybrid se. vehicle experienced a “stop safely now” warning with hybrid system shutdown, occurring both while driving and while parked/idling, causing jerking symptoms. this puts driver and other roadway users at risk, as loss of power/propulsion can occur without warning while in motion. vehicle also set a p0073 (ambient air temper…”
2026-07-16 · Steering“i have a 2019 ford fusion. the bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft has come loose. in may 2018 there was a recall for this same loose steering wheel issue on 2014-2018 versions of the fusion. there is no loose steering wheel recall for the 2019 fusion. ford's remedy for the loose steering wheel was replacing the bolt holding the s…”
2025-06-26 · Engine · 140,000 mi“the contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2019 ford fusion hybrid. the contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 mph, the automotive power was reduced. the message "pull over" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the driver immediately pulled over and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was…”
2025-04-29 · Power Train · 105,254 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford fusion hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the transmission. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was no…”
2025-04-25 · Steering · 90,555 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford fusion hybrid. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was very loose. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided to the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was …”
2025-04-23 · Electrical System“my car dies and needs jumped everytime i shut it off. there's an odd clicking sound coming from the front floor of the trunk behind the drivers side back seat. this has been happening for 2 days now. i think i can smell something burning, but i've only had that smell once today. …”
2025-02-12 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“i was driving on a slushy road and it was snowing. i received a warning that the pre-collision assist was unavailable. another light also lit up saying there was no traction. the car veered toward the concrete barrier next to me and i couldn't turn the wheel. the brakes also did not work. i slammed into the concrete barrier at about 55 mph and bega…”
2024-09-25 · Electrical System · 75,000 mi“the contact’s son owns a 2019 ford fusion. the contact stated while decelerating and coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. the contact stated that after approximately 5 - 10 minutes the vehicle would independently restart with the a/c unit on high. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the battery energy con…”
2024-09-05 · Unknown Or Other“trunk is opening and car unlocks on it's on. random also, display screen frequently goes black or freezes. sometimes it will freeze on the rear camera when i'm driving down the road. …”
2024-08-06 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery · 42,256 mi“the contact owns a 2019 ford fusion. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the low battery warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. the contact was informed that the 12-volt battery had been replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.