2016 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 158 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 10% of its 1,627 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,100. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Electrical System complaints
- 158
- 10% of 1,627
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 58,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power and deceleration on the highway, later traced by dealers to a failing electronic throttle body.
- Some describe intermittent instrument cluster failures that returned even after the cluster was replaced.
- Others report keyless entry and door lock glitches, including doors that fail to relock and radio or dash displays that delay coming on at startup.
- A few describe headlights that failed to turn on automatically in dark areas like tunnels, tied to a hidden auto-headlight delay setting.
- Some report heated and cooled seats stopping working due to a burnt connector linked to the SCME module.
- A few describe the car failing to start along with multiple dashboard warning alarms activating at once, including tire pressure, engine overheat, and parking brake alerts.
When 2016 Ford Fusion electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 16, 2015, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2016 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 158 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, which is 10% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2016 Ford Fusion.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Ford Fusion is 58,100 miles.
- What electrical problems do owners report most on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
- Owners report sudden power loss tied to the throttle body, intermittent instrument cluster failures, keyless entry glitches, and heated seat failures linked to a burnt connector.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to electrical complaints on the 2016 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 3 fires among the electrical system complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, with no injuries reported.