Reliable Auto DB

2019 Ford Fusion reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Ford Fusion has 377 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 13 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fusion years here — under the median of the other years, which is 58. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Engine block heater, Back-over prevention, software, and Battery management system.

2015 Ford Fusion SE
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Complaints

377

Per year

13

Recalls

3

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (161 of 377), then Electrical system (82) and Powertrain (74). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 78,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 35,864 and 93,078 miles. Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Fusion has 439 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2020 has 181 complaints, 12 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Ford Fusion. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall equipment, electrical, engine block heater 2025-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V685000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 59,006
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery, battery management system 2023-06-23 · NHTSA campaign 23V440000
Summary 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 14,452

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (377 total)

Engine
161
Electrical system
82
Powertrain
74
Engine and engine cooling
54
Fuel and propulsion system
20
Forward collision avoidance
10
Speed control
8
Steering
8
Back-over prevention
6
Service brakes
6
Air bags
4
Fuel system, gasoline
4
Lane departure
4
Exterior lighting
2
Fuel system, other
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Seat belts
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Parking brake
1
Seats
1
Tether and lower anchor
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

2

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Of the 132 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 78,000 miles. The middle half fall between 35,864 and 93,078 miles.

Complaints filed per year

1120191220201620212520227420231242024752025402026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas Fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. The vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-21
  • "The 2019 Ford Fusion I owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in."
    Engine · filed 2026-09-17
  • "I have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "It all started with a cylinder 3 misfire warning code, spark plugs replaced, coils replaced. Then a coolant leak. No obvious signs of a leak no cracked tubing no puddles. Just coolant leaking. Was informed I have a…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-09
  • "my shifter linkage bushing broke on my 2019 fusion when i went to put car in reverse leaving me stuck in the middle of a road. This is a known issue but the recall isn’t for later year fusions even though it has the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Fusion all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 20 29 23 MPG $2800
Fusion all-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 26 20 MPG $3250
Fusion Energi Plug-in hybrid 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 43 40 42 MPG / 610 mi range $1550
Fusion front-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 23 34 27 MPG $2400
Fusion front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 31 25 MPG $2600
Fusion front-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 21 31 25 MPG $2600
Fusion hybrid front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 43 41 42 MPG $1550
Fusion hybrid Taxi 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 43 40 41 MPG $1600
Fusion Special Service Vehicle plug-in hybrid 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 43 40 42 MPG / 610 mi range $1550

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2013–2020
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 (1.6L EcoBoost, 2.5L); 5W-30 (2.0L EcoBoost) , 5.7 qt capacity
Tire size 215/60R16 (S) to 235/45R18 (Titanium); Sport 235/40R19
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

2013-2014 Fusion sedans built with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine (Hermosillo plant, February 2012-June 2014) were part of a 2017 Ford safety recall (NHTSA campaign 17V-209, Ford reference 17S09) after the automaker found that coolant loss well below the minimum level in the coolant (de-gas) bottle at the time of a cool or cold start could let the cylinder head crack, producing a pressurized oil leak and, in 29 reported cases across the affected model lines in the US and Canada, an under-hood fire. The same recall covered the 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2015 Transit Connect with the same engine. Ford's remedy added a coolant-level sensor with supporting hardware and software at no charge; no injuries were reported. Only the 1.6L GTDI engine is covered.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Ford Fusion reliable?

The 2019 Ford Fusion has 377 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 13 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fusion years here — under the median of the other years, which is 58. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Engine block heater, Back-over prevention, software, and Battery management system.

What are common problems with a 2019 Ford Fusion?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (161 of 377), then Electrical system (82) and Powertrain (74). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 78,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 35,864 and 93,078 miles. Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Ford Fusion more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Fusion has 439 complaints, 8 per year, and the 2020 has 181 complaints, 12 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Ford Fusion been recalled?

The 2019 Ford Fusion has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ford Fusion?

Owners have filed 377 complaints about the 2019 Ford Fusion with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Ford Fusion get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Ford Fusion is 31.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Ford Fusion take?

1st gen: 5W-20 for all engines (~5.3 qt). 2nd gen: 5W-20 for 1.6L EcoBoost/2.5L and 5W-30 for 2.0L EcoBoost (~5.7 qt common fill).

Does recall 15V-340 cover the Ford Fusion?

Certain 2011-2012 Fusion sedans are covered by Ford's EPAS recall 15V-340 (15S16): electric power-assist steering may fail; dealers update software or replace the EPS as directed.

What generation is the 2016 Ford Fusion?

2nd generation (2013-2020). 2006-2012 are 1st generation in this catalog.