2020 Ford Fusion Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 185 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Fusion overview page.
What owners report
“Began to hear loud rattling noise under hood. Brought to Ford dealer who determined the cause is a failed Flex Plate. Car is operable but…”NHTSA complaint 11640622 — filed 02/04/2025
“The steering cable is connected to the transmission hub, and the fitting that connects the two has a gasket that wears away and falls out…”NHTSA complaint 11639731 — filed 01/30/2025
“Hard shifting when accelerating/decerating, jerking of the car due to transmission issues (80k miles), ABS/Braking issues due to engine components not being in sync, etc”NHTSA complaint 11638449 — filed 01/25/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford Fusion have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Fusion: 64 of 185 complaints on file (34.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Fusion have in total?
185 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
