Model year record

2015 Ford Fusion

13 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,429 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V376000

Power train: manual transmission

Component: Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 5,252
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-06-09

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Safety risk

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V162000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,280,726
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-03-10
Owners notified: 2023-06-27

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V413000

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod

Component: Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 2,925,968
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-06-10
Owners notified: 2022-10-27

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Safety risk

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V011000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 199,085
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-01-13
Owners notified: 2022-06-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.

Safety risk

A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V177000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 288,110
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-03-23
Owners notified: 2020-09-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V632000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component: Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 116,160
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-08-29
Owners notified: 2019-10-18

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Safety risk

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V590000

Seat belts: front

Component: Seat belts: front
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 103,374
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-08-12
Owners notified: 2019-09-09

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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.

Safety risk

A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V362000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 259,182
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-05-13
Owners notified: 2019-09-10

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. 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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V471000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 504,182
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-07-16
Owners notified: 2018-09-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V167000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,301,986
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-03-12
Owners notified: 2018-04-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V875000

Seat belts: front

Component: Seat belts: front
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 603,392
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-12-05
Owners notified: 2017-05-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V250000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component: Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 487,301
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-04-28
Owners notified: 2015-06-24

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Safety risk

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V736000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 56,479
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-11-18
Owners notified: 2014-12-15

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	302	79,000 mi
Steering	171	65,002 mi
Unknown or other	154	51,000 mi
Power train	148	76,430 mi
Electrical system	108	60,000 mi
Service brakes	86	64,432 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	59	60,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	56	100,000 mi
Air bags	40	38,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	37	100,370 mi
Structure: body	32	65,000 mi
Seat belts	24	48,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	19	9,372 mi
Wheels	18	58,000 mi
Back over prevention	13	103,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	13	29,000 mi
Exterior lighting	11	96,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	10	16,900 mi
Suspension	8	2,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	7	—
Fuel system, gasoline	7	111,383 mi
Seats	7	50 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	7	48,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	5	80,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	4	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	4	150,106 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	4	57,046 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	4	—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	3	134,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister	3	80,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	3	—
Tires	3	18,479 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness	2	—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	53,522 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	400 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	2	—
Steering: rack and pinion	2	37,810 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette	1	150,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system	1	16,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	23,685 mi
Electrical system: adas: hill descent assist: sensor	1	94,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	92,620 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	78,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: coil: spark plugs	1	111,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles	1	77,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	69,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	111,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	52,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	114,352 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	1	140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: pressure sensor	1	39,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold	1	63,785 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	88,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	1	—
Lane departure: warning	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock	1	65,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch	1	127,000 mi
Parking brake	1	120,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional	1	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	1	170,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	110,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	41,690 mi
Service brakes, air	1	95,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: column	1	22,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	96,000 mi
Steering: gear box: mounting bracket	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	53,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	1	37,810 mi
Structure	1	126,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: sun visor	1	—
Vehicle speed control: throttle	1	—
Visibility	1	150,000 mi

The 2014 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.