2016 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 162 brake complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 10% of all complaints filed for the model year, with 16 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries reported. A related recall (23V162000) covers front brake hoses that may rupture and leak fluid, with median mileage at failure of 80,000.
- Brakes complaints
- 162
- 10% of 1,627 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,627
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Front brake hose ruptures and leaks brake fluid, leading to sudden loss of braking ability, which is the subject of recall 23V162000.
- Brake pedal is depressed but the vehicle fails to stop or continues rolling forward, in several cases resulting in a collision with a wall, post, or parked vehicle.
- Owners report the ABS not functioning on wet or damp roads, causing the vehicle to slide into another car despite braking.
- Rear tires lock up and skid immediately after braking, making steering difficult and causing the vehicle to pull to one side.
- Some owners describe an electrical malfunction alongside brake problems, with power steering loss and stability control warnings occurring at the same time.
- Owners who received the recall notice for hydraulic service brakes reported the failure occurred either before notification or while waiting for parts.
When 2016 Ford Fusion brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 7, 2016, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 23V162000Mar 10, 2023Brakes1,280,726 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Risk: A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Brakes 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 2016 Ford Fusion owners reported brake problems?
- NHTSA lists 162 brake-related complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, which is 10% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Recall 23V162000 covers 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles whose front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid; dealers replace the hoses free of charge.
- How serious are the brake complaints?
- Owners reported 16 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries tied to brake issues on the 2016 Fusion, with a median mileage at failure of 80,000.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2016 Fusion brake complaints is 80,000 miles.
- Does the recall fix guarantee no more brake failures?
- Some owners reported that after receiving the recall notice, replacement parts were unavailable or the brake failure happened before the fix could be completed.