2019 Ford Fusion Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#10 most-complained of 11 Fusion years
The 2019 Ford Fusion ranks Best among 11 model years, with a complaint index of 10 and 315 complaints logged. Engine issues dominate at 64% of complaints, but crash and fire counts stay low, and only 3 recalls apply.
- Complaints
- 315
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 31 hwy
Top 2019 Ford Fusion problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine203 (64%)
- Transmission & Powertrain69 (22%)
- Electrical System38 (12%)
- Other28 (9%)
- Fuel System17 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (4%)
- Steering7 (2%)
- Brakes6 (2%)
- Airbags4 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed frontal or side-impact crashes, in some cases resulting in injuries like a sternum fracture.
- Some owners describe the front axle fracturing at low speed, causing the tire to fold under the vehicle and loss of steering control.
- Drivers report a 'powertrain malfunction' and 'shift system fault' warning appearing on the dashboard and FordPass app while the car sits stationary in the driveway.
- One owner described the accelerator pedal seizing during a stop, followed by the brakes seizing in traffic with a check-manual warning message.
- Owners describe cruise control continuing to accelerate the vehicle after pressing the speed-increase button, requiring the brake or cancel button to stop it.
- Some owners report headlights providing very little visibility at night, forcing frequent use of high beams.
2019 Ford Fusion recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V685000Oct 10, 2025Other59,006 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
- NHTSA 23V440000Jun 23, 2023Electrical System14,452 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Risk: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
2019 Ford Fusion fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Fusion years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Fusion reliable?
- Among 11 Fusion model years tracked, 2019 has the lowest complaint index at 10 and is rated Best. It logged 315 complaints, far fewer than earlier years like 2010 (5,120 complaints, index 100).
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Ford Fusion?
- Engine complaints make up 64% of all reports for this year, 203 out of 315 complaints, with a median failure mileage of 81,500 miles.
- Does the 2019 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Fusion, covering a block heater issue, a rearview camera software update, and a battery control module problem on Fusion PHEV models. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Fusion compare to other Fusion years?
- The 2019 Fusion has a complaint index of 10, better than 2018 (20), 2017 (40), and much better than 2010 (100). Only the 2020 Fusion scores lower, at an index of 0.