YearToAvoid

2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 17 engine-area complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 32% of all complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any model year. The median mileage at failure was 16,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
17
32% of 53
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
16,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly stalls or dies while driving at low-to-moderate speeds such as 25-35 mph, sometimes in traffic, then can be restarted after a few minutes.
  • A 'stop vehicle now' or 'service advanced trac' warning appears and the car enters limp mode, cutting power even with the accelerator floored.
  • Sudden loss of highway speed occurs while cruise control is active, accompanied by check engine light and deactivation of traction control and brake assist systems.
  • Check engine light comes on intermittently, sometimes tied to a sensor or vapor management issue, without the vehicle retaining a diagnostic code.
  • Warning lights for traction control, ABS, and hill assist illuminate together at low speeds on uneven pavement, disabling related functions.

When 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2016, latest Mar 1, 2024.

2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2016Oct 2016Mar 2017Sep 2017Mar 2019Jun 2020Mar 2022Mar 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Mar 2024; peak Jun 2017 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201078 (15%)
  2. 201115 (11%)
  3. 20129 (9%)
  4. 201317 (13%)
  5. 201410 (15%)
  6. 20158 (17%)
  7. 201617 (32%)
  8. 20177 (10%)
  9. 20188 (14%)
  10. 20199 (26%)
  11. 20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 17 engine-area complaints for the 2016 Fusion Hybrid, which is 32% of the 53 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2016 Fusion Hybrid.
At what mileage do these engine problems happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 16,000 miles.
Did the 2016 engine issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these 17 engine complaints.
How does the 2016 Fusion Hybrid compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2016 model year's 32% share of engine complaints is the highest among all Fusion Hybrid model years listed, compared to 15% in 2010 and 10% in 2017.

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.