2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#9 most-complained of 11 Fusion Hybrid years
The 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 46 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 20, ranking 9th of 11 model years with a "Best" verdict. Steering (33%) and brakes (22%) are the top reported problem areas, with 2 recalls filed.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 41
- 43 city / 39 hwy
Top 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering15 (33%)
- Brakes10 (22%)
- Electrical System9 (20%)
- Engine8 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (13%)
- Other4 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (4%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
What owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly travels to the floor or fails to respond, in some cases while the vehicle continued moving and struck another vehicle.
- Steering has been reported to shudder at highway speed or feel loose, in one case with a steering wheel bolt needing to be tightened.
- Owners report the front lower A-frame/suspension arm snapping while driving at low speed, dropping the suspension and pulling the tire off the rim.
- Some owners report sudden loss of power with a "transmission not in park" warning message while driving at highway speed, followed by the engine cutting off.
- Electrical system drain has been reported, leaving the car dead in the garage with no response despite dealer diagnosis.
- Windshield wipers have been reported to fail to clear heavy rain fast enough at highway speed.
2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V592000Sep 10, 2018Other49,197 vehicles
Equipment:electrical
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
- 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 Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 39 MPG
- Combined
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA lists 46 complaints for the 2015 Fusion Hybrid, giving it a complaint index of 20, the second-lowest among the 11 model years covered, with a "Best" verdict relative to other Fusion Hybrid years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Steering accounts for 33% of complaints, brakes 22%, and the electrical system 20%. Steering issues had a median failure mileage of 58,500 miles combined across problem areas reported.
- Does the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for the 120V convenience charge cord (campaign 18V592000) and one covering transmission/powertrain concerns for vehicles built between February 24, 2014 and October 31, 2014 (campaign 14V736000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 Fusion Hybrid compare to other Fusion Hybrid years?
- It ranks 9th worst of 11 years with a complaint index of 20, well below the worst year, 2010, which has a complaint index of 100 and 508 complaints. Only 2016 and 2020 score lower, both also rated "Best."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 41 mpg combined (43 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600.