NHTSA data · free2019 Ford FusionProblems: Top Complaints, Recalls & Failures (NHTSA)
Every owner complaint and safety recall the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion, ranked by the component that failed most.
Complaints on file
378
Recalls issued
3
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
2
What breaks most
- Engine161 complaints · 42.6%
- Electrical System82 complaints · 21.7%
- Power Train74 complaints · 19.6%
- Engine And Engine Cooling55 complaints · 14.6%
- Fuel/Propulsion System20 complaints · 5.3%
Recalls on this model year
- 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 excessive voltage and current flow.
Campaign 23V440000 · reported 23/06/2023 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Back Over Prevention › Software
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, 2021-2
Campaign 25V442000 · reported 27/06/2025 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
- Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
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 t
Campaign 25V685000 · reported 10/10/2025 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
What owners report
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.
- 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 w
- 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 inf
Electrical System
- 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
- My backup camera often freezes after I shift from reverse to drive. The screen turns blue and at time will have a live video of me driving showing what’s behind my car. Also my engine loses power and
- The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); that the parts were available, the local dealer was c
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
- My backup camera often freezes after I shift from reverse to drive. The screen turns blue and at time will have a live video of me driving showing what’s behind my car. Also my engine loses power and
- When driving all of a sudden I feel the car loose power as I accelerated the car just reeved up and slowed down to a full stop. I put it in park turned it off sat for a few minutes. Restarted the car
Engine And Engine Cooling
- 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
- See attached document for complaint.
- See attached document for complaint.
Fuel/Propulsion System
- 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
- 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.
- Engine catastrophicly over Revs when charging and plugged in phev plug.
Excerpts are anonymized owner complaints as filed with NHTSA, trimmed to 200 characters.
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