IllustrationI bought this vehicle in 2019 and one of the engines cylinders was crack and now I need a new engine and I heard that this a very common problem with this vehicle
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
220–25K
1425–50K
2150–75K
4075–100K
29100–150K
1150K+
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 reportsCar has been blowing excessive smoke from the exhaust only on start up after car has been parked for a few hours. Ford acknowledged new engine was needed however a week after my car had been waiting for the engine ford said it didn't need an engine. Started after the first oil change at about 9000 miles car stalled immediately a…
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Car has been blowing excessive smoke from the exhaust only on start up after car has been parked for a few hours. Ford acknowledged new engine was needed however a week after my car had been waiting for the engine ford said it didn't need an engine. Started after the first oil change at about 9000 miles car stalled immediately after I left the dealership from getting an oil change.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the dashboard. In addition, there was excessive tailpipe smoke along with a strong fuel odor when the vehicle was idled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine s…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the dashboard. In addition, there was excessive tailpipe smoke along with a strong fuel odor when the vehicle was idled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine small block was damaged due to low coolant. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the damage was caused due to improper manufacturing of the engine in which two different types of metals were used causing the engine to cool down at different rates. The vehicle was previously serviced under Customer Satisfaction Program: 19B37. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Coolant leaking into motor
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment while idling. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the flex plate replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment while idling. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the flex plate replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 52,500.
Vehicle stalls after getting gas. This is due to the canister purge valve not working correctly. It’s a common problem amongst fusion owners.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local unknown dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local unknown dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact to call NHTSA for assistanc…
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The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact to call NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 25,841.
Cracked flex plate requiring new engine (out of warranty)
Was told by mechanic that new engine was needed. We have had this same issue happen to three of our 2019 Fusion's (company cars).
Official recalls
325V685000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.