2020 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
88/100
#2 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Ford Fusion Energi has a Complaint Index of 88, ranking 2nd-worst of 9 model years, with an Avoid verdict. Electrical System issues account for 88% of its 43 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,270.5 miles.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 42
- 43 city / 40 hwy
Top 2020 Ford Fusion Energi problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System38 (88%)
- Engine5 (12%)
- Other2 (5%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report a 'Stop Safely Now' warning appearing on the dash while driving at highway speed, followed by loss of acceleration and the air conditioner blowing hot air.
- Some vehicles lost power and shut down on the freeway, forcing drivers to use hazard lights to coast to the shoulder.
- Owners waiting on the NHTSA Campaign Number 23V440000 electrical recall report the A/C fan motor speeding up and the battery becoming hot, prompting some to disconnect the battery.
- One owner described smoke coming from near the driver's feet at 35 mph followed by the vehicle catching fire.
- Owners note that replacement parts for the electrical recall were not available, leaving vehicles unrepaired for extended periods.
- A brand-new set of Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires failed with a blowout and sidewall bubbles at 1,800 miles despite no visible damage.
2020 Ford Fusion Energi recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2020 Ford Fusion Energi fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,550
- 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.
2020 compared with other Fusion Energi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Ford Fusion Energi a good year to buy?
- NHTSA data gives the 2020 Fusion Energi a Complaint Index of 88, the 2nd-worst of the 9 model years with data, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Fusion Energi years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2020 Ford Fusion Energi?
- Electrical System issues dominate, making up 88% of the 43 complaints filed, with a median failure mileage of 40,270.5 miles.
- Does the 2020 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
- The dataset lists 0 recalls specifically logged for the 2020 model year, though owner complaints reference NHTSA Campaign Numbers 23V440000 (Electrical System) and 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) affecting these vehicles.
- How does the 2020 Fusion Energi compare to other model years?
- Its Complaint Index of 88 is worse than 2015 (38), 2017 (25), and 2018 (13), but better than 2019, which had the highest index at 100 with 121 complaints.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Ford Fusion Energi?
- EPA rates it at 42 mpg combined (43 city / 40 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550.