How the 2019 compares
One of the better Fusion years
Owners filed about 72% fewer complaints than a typical Fusion year. The area owners reported most is the engine and cooling, which half of owners reported by about 82,000 miles.
Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Fusion years from 2012 to 2020. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
Owners have filed 316 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Fusion. The most reported problem area is the engine and cooling (198, 63% of complaints), followed by the transmission and drivetrain and the electrical system. That ranks 8th of 9 Fusion years from 2012 to 2020 for complaints. It has 3 recalls.
Complaints316filed with NHTSA
Recalls3for this model year
Crashes56 injuries reported
Fires0reported in complaints
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Problem areas ranked by how many complaints mention them. One complaint can name more than one area. Open an area to see what to check on a 2019 Ford Fusion before you buy.
Engine and cooling
198 complaintsStalling, misfires, oil consumption, leaks, overheating and engine failure.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 82,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Ask the seller not to warm the car up, and start it cold. Listen for ticking, knocking or a rough idle in the first minute.
- Pull the oil dipstick and the oil cap. Low oil, a gasoline smell or a milky film on the cap are reasons to walk away or get an inspection.
- Plug in an OBD2 scanner. Stored or pending codes matter, and so do readiness monitors that show "not ready", which usually means the codes were cleared right before the sale.
- Ask for oil change records. A gap in the records on a model known for engine complaints is a negotiating point at minimum.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leaking the head gasket, which allowed coolant into the cylinders. Additionally, the message "Coolant Low -…Owner complaint, filed 2026, at 57,000 miles
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.Owner complaint, filed 2026
Transmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsHarsh or delayed shifts, slipping, shuddering, CVT whine, and drivetrain clunks.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 80,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Drive it from cold if you can. Shifts should be smooth in every gear, including reverse.
- Feel for slipping (revs rise without the car speeding up), shudder at low speed and a delay when you put it in gear.
- Listen for whining, which is a common CVT complaint, and clunks when you go from drive to reverse.
- If it has 4WD or AWD, engage it on the test drive and ask when the transmission and differential fluids were last changed.
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What owners said
When driving all of a sudden I feel the car loose power as I accelerated the car just reeved up and slowed down to a full stop. I put it in park turned it off sat for a few minutes. Restarted the car and put it in drive the engine RPM made a reving sounds but did not engage. I had to wait for a tow truck. When the tow truck arrived he…Owner complaint, filed 2026
transmission cable bushing failed. I see there is a recall for older models. The shift cable came off the transmission just like the recall problem had. this left my car stuck in reverse so i could not move the car or start it after I turned it off and I could not get it off the street.Owner complaint, filed 2026
Electrical system
36 complaintsDead batteries, warning lights, failed screens and cameras, and electrical shorts.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 19,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Test every switch: windows, locks, mirrors, seat heaters, the screen, the backup camera, Bluetooth and every USB port.
- Watch the dash at startup. Every warning light should come on briefly and then go out.
- Have the battery and charging system tested. A weak alternator or battery drain shows up here.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); that the parts were available, the local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were still not available and were on back order. The manufacturer was notified of the…Owner complaint, filed 2026
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid titanium, and it is exhibiting issues of a recall that Ford has issued for my year making model. But not specifically for my Vin. The recall is for the A.P.I.M. module and is a software glitch that although leave the infotainment system with a black or blank screen or right after using the backup camera…Owner complaint, filed 2026
Fuel system
17 complaintsHesitation, stalling, fuel smell, fuel pump and injector failures.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 70,000 miles.
What to check before you buy
- Smell around the engine bay and under the rear of the car for raw fuel.
- On the test drive, accelerate firmly from a stop and up a grade. Stumbling, surging or a flashing check engine light are red flags.
- Fuel pump recalls are common. Check this exact VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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What owners said
Known Coolant intrusion issue came up with the 2.0 Ecoboost. Began to lag on takeoff causing unsafe acceleration profiles. Took to dealership who confirmed poor design was the root cause.Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that…Owner complaint, filed 2025, at 130,000 miles
Driver assist systems
16 complaintsPhantom braking, false collision warnings, and lane keeping or backup sensors that act up.What to check before you buy
Half of the owners who gave a mileage had the problem by about 24,000 miles. Parts named most: Warnings (9).
What to check before you buy
- Where it is safe, try the adaptive cruise and lane keeping on the test drive and watch for sudden braking or warnings with nothing there.
- Check the windshield in front of the camera and the bumper sensors for cracks, chips or poor repairs.
- Ask whether the windshield has been replaced. The camera has to be recalibrated afterward, and many shops skip it.
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What owners said
I have took it in to get it repaired about a year ago the sensor went off and got them fix but when I explain what else was happening they found nothing months down I has other people and couldn’t find the problem with my vehicle which is now a risk to drive the steering wheels gets stiff and hard to turn I have to wait for the system to…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The rear view camera operates intermittently. Sometimes it works fine, other times the picture is blank or is extremely blurry with horizontal lines through it or the screen just displays snow. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. it can work in the morning, but not when I leave to go home after work. It can works for days, then…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Steering
7 complaintsLoss of power steering assist, wandering, play in the wheel and noises when turning.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Turn the wheel lock to lock while parked and listen for groaning, clicking or binding.
- On a straight road the car should track straight with the wheel centered and no loose feeling.
- A power steering warning on the dash, even briefly, deserves a mechanic’s look before you buy.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked under direct sunlight, the control panel on both sides of the steering wheel melted and cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and directed the contact…Owner complaint, filed 2024
I have a 2019 ford fusion turbo engine and everytime I accelerate the turbo is wicking into the pcm the control module which is causing hazards sucking as at random times whenever I turn left the steering wheel with get stuck and the brakes will lock for a couple seconds and then go back to normal. I had Meineke do a diagnostic on the…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Brakes and stability control
6 complaintsBrakes that feel soft or grab, grinding, ABS and stability control faults.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- The pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight without pulling, grinding or a pulsing pedal.
- The ABS and stability control lights should go out after startup and stay out.
- Look through the wheels at the rotors. A deep lip on the edge means brakes are due soon, which is a fair thing to negotiate on.
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What owners said
The electronic parking brake system malfunctioned and is available for inspection upon request. If it was to engage while driving, it can cause an accident risking my life including others on the road. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center and was also inspected be the independent service center. There were two…Owner complaint, filed 2022
Was at complete stop, heard a loud "pop" noise from my car that shook my break pedal. Break pedal has felt "squishy" and goes almost to the floor when stopping.Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 7,400 miles
Cruise control and acceleration
6 complaintsHesitation, loss of power, sudden acceleration and cruise control problems.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- On the test drive, press the gas gently and firmly. The response should be smooth with no lag or surge.
- Set the cruise control, then use resume and cancel to make sure each one works.
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What owners said
Major safety concern. The vehicle gets stuck in first gear while the engine is running and the brake is released. It used to only do it when the vehicle had the engine auto-shut off featured turned on but now it does it permanently. I stopped driving the vehicle because there is a high risk of causing an accident.Owner complaint, filed 2024
Similar to NHTSA id# 11290551, I too experienced sudden acceleration of my vehicle over the set speed on the cruise control systems in both medium (35-45mph) and highway (50-65mph) speeds. I'm the original owner of the vehicle, currently under 15k miles. Periodic visual inspections by owner, all vehicle maintenance performed by…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 13,000 miles
Air bags
4 complaintsAir bag warning lights, air bags that did not deploy, and inflator recalls.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- The air bag (SRS) light should come on at startup and go out within a few seconds. If it stays on, the system may not work in a crash.
- Air bag recalls are some of the most serious. Check this exact VIN for open recalls and get proof any recall work was done.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle crashed into a deer. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but no airbags were deployed. The driver sustained back and neck injuries. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle…Owner complaint, filed 2021, at 65,000 miles
Fusion traveling northbound and t-boned sedan traveling westbound in intersection. Fusion has significant front end damage. No airbags deployed in Fusion. All airbags deployed in other vehicle. Driver of Fusion, wearing seatbelt, suffered sternum fracture. Available for inspection. Failure of airbags to deploy likely cause sternum…Owner complaint, filed 2021
Lights, wipers and visibility
4 complaintsHeadlights that dim or fail, wiper and washer failures, and windshield cracks.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Check every light: headlights on low and high, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights.
- Run the wipers on every speed with washer fluid, and run the defroster front and back.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH in light rainfall, the windshield wipers were activated and the front driver's side windshield wiper suddenly reversed, struck the cowl, and seized. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a significant amount of smoke coming from underneath the…Owner complaint, filed 2024, at 37,000 miles
Driving on highway in a thunderstorm; windshield wipers were on full out max. They did not go fast enough to clear the water from the windshield so I could see the road. After this incident, I went to Ford and told them about it. They inspected it and said the wipers worked as designed. When I told them that was inefficient and…Owner complaint, filed 2021
Seats and seat belts
3 complaintsBelts that will not latch or retract, seat adjusters and passenger occupancy sensors.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Pull out and latch every seat belt, and let each one retract on its own.
- Try every seat adjuster, and watch for a passenger air bag "off" light when an adult is in the seat.
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What owners said
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…Owner complaint, filed 2019, at 1,000 miles
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…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Suspension
2 complaintsClunks over bumps, broken springs, worn struts and uneven tire wear.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Drive over a few bumps and potholes slowly with the radio off and listen for clunks or rattles.
- Check the tires for uneven wear on the inside or outside edges, a sign of alignment or suspension trouble.
- Look behind the wheels for oily, wet shocks or struts.
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What owners said
The contact owns a 2019 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the front axle on the passenger side fractured causing the tire to fold under the vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle could not be turned to the left or right direction. The vehicle headed straight for 30 yards and…Owner complaint, filed 2020, at 13,000 miles
The vehicle wheels and steering wheel bounce and shake when brakes are applied, regardless of the speed level; this felt like I am losing control of the vehicle and as if the wheels, and components of suspension or brake system will collapse all of the sudden. No warning lights came up in the dashboard. The vehicle was inspected by the…Owner complaint, filed 2025
Body, doors and structure
2 complaintsRust, doors and liftgates that will not latch, leaks, and frame or structure concerns.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Look underneath with a flashlight. Utah road salt is hard on frames, brake lines and the bottoms of doors.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the liftgate, and lock and unlock each one.
- Use a paint thickness gauge and compare panels. A panel that reads very differently from the rest has likely been repaired.
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What owners said
For the third time in two years my trunk opened while I was driving. Today, it opened while I had lumber in the trunk. Had I been on the freeway this could have caused a serious accident. I confirmed that the button on the dash was not being pushed and the emergency release in the trunk was not pulled either. This seems to be a somewhat…Owner complaint, filed 2023
My 2019 Ford fusion while driving, the trunk opens by itself. It blocks the rear view of the vehicle. I had to pull over and close it several times while driving for this. I had to put a bungee cord around the trunk to keep it from opening. The trunk opening by itself is a safety hazard and the contents of what is in the trunk it…Owner complaint, filed 2024
Wheels and tires
2 complaintsTire failures, wheels and lug nuts, and tire pressure sensor faults.What to check before you buy
What to check before you buy
- Read the four-digit DOT date on each tire. Tires older than about six years should be replaced, whatever the tread looks like.
- Check tread depth on all four. On AWD vehicles all four tires should match.
- The tire pressure light should go out after startup.
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What owners said
All four tires separated at the bead, catastrophic tire failure. Thank goodness they went flat in the driveway and not traveling at 65 mph on the interstate. 235/50R/17. These are 80,000 mile tires and this occurred at 35,500 miles. Purchase from Costco and when we went back they basically told us they would only warranty 20% of tire…Owner complaint, filed 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for an annual inspection but failed due to the lug nuts. The contact was informed by the technician that the lug nuts needed to be replaced with aftermarket one-piece lug nuts. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the lug…Owner complaint, filed 2022, at 31,000 miles
Ford Fusion complaints by year
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Compare with similar 2019 midsize cars
Each car is rated against its own other years, since popular models always get more complaints than rare ones.
| Car | Vs. its other years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Fusion | One of the better years | 3 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | Worse than most years | 6 |
| 2019 Honda Accord | About average | 6 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata | One of the better years | 0 |
2019 Ford Fusion recalls
This is every recall issued for the 2019 Ford Fusion, not what is still open on one car. A recall that was fixed does not show up any differently here. Check a VIN at NHTSA to see what is still open on the car you are looking at, and ask the seller for proof any recall work was done.
Equipment Engine block heater
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied.
Full recall 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.
Backup camera
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.
Full recall 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.
Electrical system Management system / energy control module
- Risk
- A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
Full recall 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.
2019 Ford Fusion questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fusion?
The most reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Fusion are the engine and cooling (198 complaints), the transmission and drivetrain (69 complaints) and the electrical system (36 complaints).
Is the 2019 Ford Fusion a good year to buy?
One of the better Fusion years. Owners filed about 72% fewer complaints than a typical Fusion year. The area owners reported most is the engine and cooling, which half of owners reported by about 82,000 miles. Based on owner complaints to NHTSA, compared with other Fusion years from 2012 to 2020. A good year can still be a bad car, so check the one you are looking at.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Ford Fusion. The most recent, from Oct 2025, covers the engine block heater. Recalls cover the whole model year, so check the VIN of the car you are looking at to see which are still open.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Fusion problems start?
Half of the owners who reported a problem with the engine and cooling gave a mileage of about 82,000 miles or less. Half of the owners who reported a problem with the transmission and drivetrain gave a mileage of about 80,000 miles or less. Plenty of cars have these problems later or never, so ask for service records.
Which Ford Fusion years should I avoid?
The Fusion years with the most complaints compared with the rest are 2012. Years with clearly fewer complaints are 2018, 2019 and 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly yet.
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Where these numbers come from. Complaints are reports that owners filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), counted from NHTSA’s complaint database as of November 5, 2026. Owners do not have to prove a problem to file one, so a complaint is a report, not a confirmed defect. Models that sell in big numbers get more complaints, and newer model years have had less time on the road, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Recalls come from NHTSA’s recall database and cover every vehicle of that model year, not one particular car. Quotes are trimmed, and anything that looks like a VIN is hidden.
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