What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Ford Fusion: 1,741 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (468), Power Train (317), Steering (184). 62 complaints mention a crash and 6 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2016 Ford Fusion owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2016 Ford Fusion: 1,741 owner complaints and 13 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (468), Power Train (317), Steering (184). 62 complaints mention a crash and 6 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2016 Ford Fusion recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns and 1,741 owner complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (468), Power Train (317), Steering (184). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V376000, June 2026) covers the Power Train. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
13
Owner complaints
1,741
Complaints mentioning a crash
62
Complaints mentioning a fire
6
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Engine
468
Power Train
317
Steering
184
Electrical System
166
Back Over Prevention
154
Service Brakes
140
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V376000 — Power Train (June 2026): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a…
NHTSA #25V695000 — Back Over Prevention (October 2025): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a…
NHTSA #23V775000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (November 2023): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon,…
NHTSA #23V162000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (March 2023): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
NHTSA #22V413000 — Power Train (June 2022): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
NHTSA #20V177000 — Latches/Locks/Linkages (March 2020): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma,…
NHTSA #19V632000 — Steering (August 2019): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,…
NHTSA #19V362000 — Power Train (May 2019): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.
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