2015 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 318 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 32% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 83,000. There are no engine-related recalls tied to this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 318
- 32% of 993
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 83,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling suddenly while driving, including at 35 mph and at highway speeds near 60 mph, with the dashboard sometimes showing a transmission-not-in-park message.
- Some owners describe coolant intrusion and overheating tied to the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, with rapid coolant loss and no visible external leak.
- One owner reported smoke coming from the air vents while driving at 45 mph, which led to a vehicle fire and total loss of the car.
- Owners describe vibration from the exhaust pipe at very low mileage, later diagnosed as an exhaust system failure needing replacement.
- Some owners noticed oil leaking from the engine, first found during a routine oil change and later traced to oil soaking the frame underneath the vehicle.
- A few owners report a dashboard wrench light appearing intermittently along with a noticeable loss of power, without the dealer being able to capture a diagnostic code every time.
When 2015 Ford Fusion engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 26, 2015, latest Sep 8, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 318 engine complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, which is 32% of the 993 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion?
- No. The data shows no recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2015 Ford Fusion.
- At what mileage do 2015 Ford Fusion engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2015 Ford Fusion is 83,000 miles.
- Did the 2015 Ford Fusion engine problems cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records show 1 fire and 1 crash associated with engine-area complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2015 Fusion compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2015 Fusion's engine complaints make up 32% of its total complaints, higher than 2012 (7%) and 2013 (26%), but lower than 2018 (62%) and 2019 (64%).