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2016 Ford Fusion

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 12 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
44
Fires
5
Recalls
12
TSBs
152
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 44 crashes, 5 fires, and 12 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

engine died while driving

14 complaints • Severity 9.4/10

$X,XXX
2

stalling hesitating

13 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
3

steering assist fault service required

9 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

251 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 61K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

166
0–30K
127
30–60K
147
60–90K
88
90–120K
43
120–150K
34
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (166 reports) • Median: 61K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (251 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Engine251 (25%)
Drivetrain157 (16%)
Other107 (11%)
Steering92 (9%)
Electrical66 (7%)
Brakes59 (6%)
Fuel System48 (5%)
Airbags33 (3%)

2016 Ford Fusion: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Fusion, with 251 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 61K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Fusion, with 157 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Fusion, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Ford Fusion, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
15
80
16
68
17
178
18
95
19
91
20
64
21
101
22
123
23
106
24
78
25
12
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Ford Fusion. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (12 recalls)

15V618000Oct 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

16V250000May 2016

SEATS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

16V875000May 2017

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

18V167000Apr 2018

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

18V471000Sep 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

+ 7 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford Fusion is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is steering.

2016 Ford Fusion vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

1,000

Class avg

213

4.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 12 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Ford Fusion: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ford Fusion is related to the engine, with 251 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Ford Fusion reliable?
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 1,000 complaints, 44 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Ford Fusion problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Ford Fusion has 12 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Fusion problems start?
Based on 605 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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