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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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313Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1,109

3Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
1,618
20161,109
2017438
2018313
2019178
2020
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
152Power Train
68Engine And Engine Cooling
54Electrical System
35Unknown Or Other
27
All reported categories
Forward Collision Avoidance
10Fuel/propulsion System
10Steering
7Back Over Prevention
6Vehicle Speed Control
6Air Bags
4Fuel System, Gasoline
4Service Brakes
4Lane Departure
3Exterior Lighting
2Fuel System, Other
2Seat Belts
2Structure
2Suspension
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1Seats
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Tether, Lower Anchor (on Car Seat Or Vehicle)
1Tires
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1

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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

Seat Belts complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2025
Lane DepartureSeat Belts

sometimes when i get in the car and put my seat belt on i can be driving and it unclip tey to put it back in and it want go have to play around with it before im able to clip it into the other part for safety. my safety is put at risk cause when im driving the seatbelt un hooks. no cant afford to take it because it cost almost 2…

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sometimes when i get in the car and put my seat belt on i can be driving and it unclip tey to put it back in and it want go have to play around with it before im able to clip it into the other part for safety. my safety is put at risk cause when im driving the seatbelt un hooks. no cant afford to take it because it cost almost 200.00 to diagnose any problem with the car.no warning light or anything also sometimes my car say my blind spot camera are not working and it will pop up on my dash. my back up camera instead of it showing whats in back of me it sometimes show whats in front of me

NHTSA ODI #11687906

1,000 miles · Nov 2, 2019
Seat Belts

A COUPLE MONTHS BACK, I RENTED A 2019 FORD FUSION, SO THE VIN NUMBER IN THIS REPORT IS ONLY A SAMPLE. TWICE, WHEN I WENT TO BUCKLE THE DRIVER-SIDE SEATBELT, THE END WENT NOT INTO THE LATCH, BUT INSTEAD INTO THE CASING AROUND THE LATCH (SEE PICTURES). THERE WAS JUST ENOUGH FRICTION TO HOLD IT IN PLACE AND MAKE IT FEEL LIKE IT W…

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A COUPLE MONTHS BACK, I RENTED A 2019 FORD FUSION, SO THE VIN NUMBER IN THIS REPORT IS ONLY A SAMPLE. TWICE, WHEN I WENT TO BUCKLE THE DRIVER-SIDE SEATBELT, THE END WENT NOT INTO THE LATCH, BUT INSTEAD INTO THE CASING AROUND THE LATCH (SEE PICTURES). THERE WAS JUST ENOUGH FRICTION TO HOLD IT IN PLACE AND MAKE IT FEEL LIKE IT WAS LATCHED, WHEN IN ACTUALITY, IT WAS NOT. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER TWICE, BUT GOT NO REPLY. I THEN WROTE A LETTER TO FORD MOTOR CO. SIMPLY SAYING I HAD FOUND AN ISSUE, BUT ONLY GOT AN OBVIOUS FORM LETTER SAYING "THANK YOU". THEY DIDN'T EVEN ASK FOR ANY DETAILS. UPON DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE WITH A FRIEND, HE SAID HE HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH A 2015 FUSION.

NHTSA ODI #11277652

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.