2015 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

268Engine complaints

27.3%Of all 981 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE268 · 27.3%

STEERING154 · 15.7%

POWER TRAIN138 · 14.1%

Unspecified / other121 · 12.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM93 · 9.5%

Share of the 981 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford Fusion overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND MY FUSION STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND I LOST POWER. I HAD TO PULL OVER…”NHTSA complaint 11013805 — filed 08/08/2017

“WHILE GOING IN REVERSE DOWN AN INCLINE ALL THE DASH LIGHTS TURN ON AND STEERING LOCKS UP. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN TURNING AND BRAKING AT…”NHTSA complaint 10990935 — filed 05/22/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONING AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE VENTS…”NHTSA complaint 10986170 — filed 05/17/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Fusion have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford Fusion: 268 of 981 complaints on file (27.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford Fusion have in total?

981 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.