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2015 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 110 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 11% of all complaints filed for that year. These complaints are tied to 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury, with median mileage at failure of 64,000 miles. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Electrical System complaints
110
11% of 993
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
64,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of engine power along with power steering and power brakes while driving, sometimes at low speed, forcing a coast to a stop.
  • Several complaints describe the key fob near the ignition switch getting bumped by the driver's knee, rotating the switch and shutting the engine off in traffic.
  • Some owners report warning lights, the instrument panel, and interior lighting activating on their own, including the dome light and air conditioner turning on independently.
  • One owner reports the connector to the front heated and cooled seat module nearly caught fire without any outside cause.
  • A hybrid owner reports the vehicle would not accept a charge, with the check engine light on and the full wiring harness needing replacement.
  • One complaint describes all electrical systems and brakes failing when shifting into reverse, resulting in a low-speed crash into a pillar.

When 2015 Ford Fusion electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2015, latest Sep 8, 2026.

2015 Ford Fusion electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter52015 Q12017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
110 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q4 (5).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 2010334 (7%)
  2. 2011214 (8%)
  3. 2012181 (7%)
  4. 2013180 (10%)
  5. 2014173 (13%)
  6. 2015110 (11%)
  7. 2016158 (10%)
  8. 2017130 (12%)
  9. 201827 (6%)
  10. 201938 (12%)
  11. 202039 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2015 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 110 Electrical System complaints for the 2015 Fusion, which is 11% of all 993 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Fusion.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Fusion electrical problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2015 Fusion is 64,000 miles, though several sample complaints occurred at much lower mileage.
Are the 2015 Fusion's electrical issues dangerous?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area on the 2015 Fusion include 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.
How does the 2015 Fusion compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2015 Fusion's 11% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2013 (10%), 2016 (10%), and 2017 (12%), but lower than 2014 (13%) and 2020 (21%).

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.