2020 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

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

48Engine complaints

27.3%Of all 176 complaints

#2Most-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

POWER TRAIN63 · 35.8%

ENGINE48 · 27.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 20.5%

Unspecified / other26 · 14.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 6.2%

Share of the 176 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Fusion overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the message "Engine Coolant Over-Temperature" was displayed, and the…”NHTSA complaint 11649222 — filed 03/19/2025

“I have had 2 transmissions within the last year, making this the third Transmission on my vehicle. I had to have another common issue with…”NHTSA complaint 11649219 — filed 03/19/2025

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal knocking…”NHTSA complaint 11649008 — filed 03/18/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Fusion have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Fusion: 48 of 176 complaints on file (27.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Fusion have in total?

176 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 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.