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2015 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

38/100

#6 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Ford Fusion Energi has a complaint index of 38 and ranks 6th worst out of 9 model years, earning a "Good" rating relative to other Fusion Energi years. It has 22 complaints, 1 recall, 1 crash, and 1 fire on record with NHTSA.

Complaints
22
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
38
40 city / 36 hwy

Top 2015 Ford Fusion Energi problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System10 (45%)
  2. Other7 (32%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain6 (27%)
  4. Engine3 (14%)
  5. Steering3 (14%)
  6. Brakes2 (9%)
  7. Fuel System1 (5%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Vehicle rolled away unexpectedly after being parked with the push-button ignition off, leading to a collision.
  • Owners report sudden loss of all electrical power, with the vehicle becoming inaccessible until towed and diagnosed with a dead battery.
  • Some drivers experienced total power loss while underway, with the engine warning light on and a message telling them to stop safely.
  • A charging plug reportedly melted into a home wall outlet while the vehicle was charging, tied to a related recall campaign.
  • Power steering assist warning lights illuminated intermittently, in one case linked to a suspected cam position shaft issue.
  • Drivers described a complete stop with simultaneous loss of steering assist and brake power assist while driving down a city street.
2015 Ford Fusion Energi complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2015Sep 2015May 2018Sep 2018Dec 2018Jun 2022
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to May 2025; peak Jul 2018 (4).

2015 Ford Fusion Energi recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V736000Nov 18, 2014Transmission & Powertrain56,479 vehicles

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

    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."

    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.

    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.

2015 Ford Fusion Energi fuel economy and fuel cost

City
40 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
Combined
38 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,700
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular Gas and Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Fusion Energi years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017201820192020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Caution5039038
2014Avoid7534038
2015Good3822138
2016Caution6323038
2017Good2517042

All Ford Fusion Energi years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi reliable?
NHTSA lists a complaint index of 38 for the 2015 Fusion Energi, giving it a "Good" verdict relative to other Fusion Energi model years. It ranks 6th worst out of 9 years covered.
What is the top problem area for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 10 of 22 complaints (45% share), with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 14V736000) covers Transmission & Powertrain issues on 2014-2015 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured between July 2013 and October 2014.
How does the 2015 Fusion Energi compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 38, the 2015 model is rated better than the 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2020 model years, which carry higher complaint indexes and "Caution" or "Avoid" verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi?
EPA rates it at 38 mpg combined (40 city / 36 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.