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2016 Ford Fusion Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, about 2% of its 1,627 total complaints for the year. Owners reported one crash and no fires or injuries, with a median failure mileage of 31,562 miles. No related recalls are on file for this issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
25
2% of 1,627
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,563 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Backup camera displays a blue or blank screen, or the image cuts out or shows a mirrored/reversed view.
  • Windshield washer fluid sprays too low to reach the top of the windshield, especially at highway speed.
  • Wiper blades slow down or stop individually and randomly during light or heavy rain.
  • Windshield wiper motors on the driver's and passenger's sides fail, leaving washers and wipers inoperable.
  • Sun reflecting off the dashboard creates a glare shape on the inside of the windshield that blocks the driver's view.

When 2016 Ford Fusion visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2015, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2016 Ford Fusion visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2015May 2017Feb 2020Jul 2023Sep 2024Mar 2026Jul 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 201023 (0%)
  2. 201111 (0%)
  3. 201210 (0%)
  4. 201329 (2%)
  5. 201429 (2%)
  6. 201518 (2%)
  7. 201625 (2%)
  8. 201714 (1%)
  9. 20181 (0%)
  10. 20192 (1%)
  11. 20201 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2016 Ford Fusion owners reported visibility and wiper problems?
NHTSA lists 25 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2016 Ford Fusion, about 2% of the 1,627 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Fusion backup camera or wipers?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Ford Fusion, even though multiple owners reported backup camera and wiper failures.
At what mileage do these wiper and camera issues typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Ford Fusion is 31,562 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any 2016 Fusion visibility complaints involve a crash?
NHTSA records one crash linked to a Visibility & Wipers complaint for the 2016 Ford Fusion, tied to a report of a malfunctioning backup camera. No fires or injuries were reported in this category.

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.