*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Exterior lighting
Reoccuring headlamp outages. Requiring expensive repair because the front bumper must be remvoed to replace headlamps. This has now occured on more than one occasion following replacement of bulbs.
Oct 5, 2026Steering
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the electrical rack and pinion needed to be replaced and recalibrated. In addition, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired due to costs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,008.
Apr 15, 2025 · 100,008 milesEngine
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that upon inspection, an oil leak was found. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to several holes and cracks being found on the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Jul 7, 2024 · 150,000 milesPower train
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-60 MPH, the vehicle started making an abnormally loud humming sound while releasing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and jerked backward several times. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred increasingly while driving the following day. The warning message "Engine coolant temperature - Pull Over As Soon As Possible" was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a transmission failure. The dealer…
Jun 7, 2022 · 100,070 milesEngine
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the engine control module failed to shutoff the vehicle causing the battery to drain. The contact was then unable to start the vehicle. The failure happened several times over a two-year period. The contact stated that to restart the vehicle he would break into the vehicle through the trunk to get to the battery and jumpstart the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN and that there were no known issues. The contact stated that the manufacturer knew about the issue but decided not to issue a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Dec 8, 2019 · 96,000 milesElectrical systemFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION ENERGI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS CHARGING, THE PLUG MELTED INTO THE WALL AT THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V592000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEST HILLS FORD (1100 OYSTER BAY AVE S, BREMERTON, WA 98312) AND THEY STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 1, 2018Electrical system
IF I CRANK THE CAR SOON AFTER CUTTING IT OFF, (WHILE IT'S STILL WARM) ENGINE SPUTTERS THEN QUITS, AS IF IT ISN'T GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. SO WHEN GETTING GAS, I HAVE TO HOLD DOWN THE GAS PEDAL OR ENGINE QUITS. AS SOON AS I START PUMPING, THE ENGINE STARTS CHOKING. I CAN'T TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE PUMPING GAS BECAUSE IT WON'T STAY CRANKED ONCE I TRY TO DRIVE AWAY UNLESS I REV THE RPM'S UP REALLY HIGH FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. I'VE HAD IT LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR. AND NOW WHITE SMOKE BILLOWS OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE WHEN IT'S CRANKED. SECOND PROBLEM....ELECTRICAL. SOME OF THE STEERING WHEEL BUTTONS, SUCH AS CRUISE…
Jan 1, 2017 · 50,000 milesUnknown or other
NHTSA RECALL 18V-592. FORD RECALL 18S24. CONVENIENCE CHARGE CORD REPLACEMENT. FORD HAS NOT PROVIDED A TIMELY RESOLUTION TO THIS RECALL AND HAS NOT PROVIDED A REASONABLE/PRACTICAL TEMPORARY SOLUTION TO CHARGING MY VEHICLE WITH A REPLACEMENT CORD THAT IS AVAILABLE, WITH A DIFFERENT PART # THAN MY CURRENT CORD. THE PART IS AVAILABLE BUT WOULD NOT BE HONORED UNDER THIS RECALL. THAT PART # IS HS7210B706A. IF THIS CHARGING CABLE IS AVAILABLE FOR MY CAR, THEN WHY CAN'T IT BE PROVIDED AT NO COST UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT CORD IS PROVIDED AT WHICH TIME, I CAN RETURN PART # HS7210B706A? PLEASE ADVISE THE BEST WAY TO PROCEED WITH OBTAINING A TEMPORARY CORD FOR CHARGING MY ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR AUTHORIZE…
Nov 20, 2018
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