2016 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems
NHTSA logged 92 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 6% of its 1,627 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 62,000. There is a related recall, campaign 15V618000, covering fuel tank replacement on vehicles built September 3–13, 2015.
- Fuel System complaints
- 92
- 6% of 1,627 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 1,627
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 62,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or stalling while driving, including on highways, often accompanied by a wrench-shaped warning light.
- Hesitation or delayed response when accelerating from a coast, particularly in the 40-50 mph range, sometimes creating near-collision situations in traffic.
- Electronic throttle body failures reported to cause the engine to stop responding to the accelerator, forcing drivers to coast to a stop.
- Engine shutting off unexpectedly at idle, such as at stop lights, without triggering diagnostic codes.
- Fuel pump activating erratically when the key is inserted, paired with unrelated electrical quirks like delayed dash lighting and door lock issues.
When 2016 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 14, 2016, latest Jul 29, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 15V618000Oct 1, 2015Fuel System658 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk: A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.
Fuel 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 fuel system complaints does the 2016 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 92 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Fusion, which is 6% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Campaign 15V618000 covers certain 2016 Fusion vehicles built between September 3 and September 13, 2015, and Ford replaced the fuel tank free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2016 Fusion?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 62,000 miles at failure for Fuel System complaints on this model year.
- Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with Fuel System complaints on the 2016 Fusion, with no reported injuries.