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2019 Ford Fusion

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Fusion are lower than the model-year median of 1,109.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

127 reports with mileage · 186 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 152 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 68 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 54 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports

Engine complaints

152 reports
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Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2023
EngineFuel/propulsion System

Smoke coming from engine and exhaust pipe Overheating Coolant consumption issues Engine misfire and damage Total engine failure Safety was put at risk, the engine could have failed on a major highway. The problem is confirmed by Ford and did not cover the total cost of repair Car still runs terrible

NHTSA ODI #11539896

119,000 miles · Aug 16, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recommended maintenance inspection; however, the contact stated that upon the technician inspecting the vehicle, the contact was informed that the engine short block needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engin…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recommended maintenance inspection; however, the contact stated that upon the technician inspecting the vehicle, the contact was informed that the engine short block needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact was informed to draft a letter for assistance. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 119,000.

NHTSA ODI #11538873

89,000 miles · Aug 8, 2023
Engine

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2 and that the spark plug needed to be replaced along with the coil. The spark plugs and ignition coils…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that coolant was leaking into cylinder #2 and that the spark plug needed to be replaced along with the coil. The spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and the codes were reset but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who stated that coolant was leaking into the cylinder causing the spark plug to misfire. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was a Customer Satisfaction Program issued but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 89,000.

NHTSA ODI #11537174

84,717 miles · Jul 31, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking lot. The contact stated that he …

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while his daughter was driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The contact's daughter pulled into a parking lot. The contact stated that he used an OBD reader to determine that cylinder #2 was misfiring. The vehicle was taken to the Chevrolet dealer where it was purchased, and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, causing cylinder #2 to misfire. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, where the diagnostic result was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Ford Campaign Number: 21N12. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,717.

NHTSA ODI #11535442

76,000 miles · Jul 20, 2023
EngineEngine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's friend used an ODB code reader and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #3. The ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact also discovered that the coolant level remaine…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's friend used an ODB code reader and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #3. The ignition coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact also discovered that the coolant level remained low. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test where it was determined that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3 and that the long block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on backorder. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

NHTSA ODI #11533508

Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 2023
EnginePower Train

Last year my car started overheating for no apparent reason checked coolant reservoir and visibly seemed empty but when I removed the cap antifreeze rose fast. Added antifreeze and it stopped overheating. About 3 months ago Because it overheated I had to get the head gasket replaced, timing components replaced, heads repaired, a…

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Last year my car started overheating for no apparent reason checked coolant reservoir and visibly seemed empty but when I removed the cap antifreeze rose fast. Added antifreeze and it stopped overheating. About 3 months ago Because it overheated I had to get the head gasket replaced, timing components replaced, heads repaired, and engine flushed(antifreeze had entered engine), not to mention labor all costing roughly $3,000. Only for it to happen again and now I’m out of $3,000 because the same thing is happen only this time my car is shaking and smoking from the tail pipe badly. In the mean time my fiancé has lost his job due to us not being able to drive the car. After doing god knows how much research to find out this is an ongoing problem with this particular make of car. Because of having to pay for countless repairs and no one seeming to know what’s going on with my car I am now behind on bills and still without a car that is only 4 years old. I haven’t done any long driving to other states beside neighbors states that are about 2-3 hours away but that shouldn’t matter because it’s a new car I shouldn’t have any problems driving it wherever. I purchased this car at a lil over 30k miles my problems started at about 61k miles which is odd since the manufacturer warranty had just expired about 1k miles before that. I believed in ford for the longest and now I am regretting ever buying one. My very first car purchase from a lot and it turns out to be the worst car I’ve ever purchased. I’m sure me typing all of this probably won’t get read or even looked into but this is an experience I wouldn’t dare want anyone else to go through so I’m sure to leave many reviews but I thought you should know. Also because of the over heating my car has cut off at times where my life could have been taken (at lights and intersections) have a good day!

NHTSA ODI #11528443

Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2023
Engine

Overheating and coolant leaking Into cylinder block causing misfire in engine. Could cause stalls and potentially a fire from overheating. Known issue from Ford they are only offering to repair up to a certain. Mileage

NHTSA ODI #11527327

Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2023
Engine

Coolant Intrusion. Coolant is leaking into the head gasket, causing car to say coolant running hot. Also causes car to lose speed. There was a recall for this same model, a month before my model was built, but clearly the problem was never fixed.

NHTSA ODI #11526588

Mileage unknown · May 30, 2023
Engine

May 16, 2023-check engine light activated reading code P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire May 27, 2023-warning light appeared reading engine overheating, and the car would not start. May 27, 2023-took it to the dealership and they advised me I had an internal engine coolant leak and that I needed to replace the short block and head gasket…

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May 16, 2023-check engine light activated reading code P0302 Cylinder 2 misfire May 27, 2023-warning light appeared reading engine overheating, and the car would not start. May 27, 2023-took it to the dealership and they advised me I had an internal engine coolant leak and that I needed to replace the short block and head gasket. I was quoted $7600! After doing some research I discovered it is an unaddressed recall from Ford and that NHTSA issued Bulletin# 21N12. Letters went out June 20, 2022 for a one-time no cost repair. The program ended five months later on November 30,2022. I never received the letter. I called Ford Customer service and they stated they cannot cover the repairs because I'm past the November 30, 2022 deadline.

NHTSA ODI #11524473

92,770 miles · Apr 18, 2023
EnginePower Train

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurr…

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,770.

NHTSA ODI #11517708

Official recalls

3

25V685000 · Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater

Oct 10, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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 September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

25V442000 · Back Over Prevention:software

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

23V440000 · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm)

Jun 23, 2023

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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 vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.