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2019 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 203 of 315 total complaints for the 2019 Ford Fusion, or 64% of all reported issues — the highest share among Fusion model years. Median mileage at failure is 81,500 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this component.

Engine complaints
203
64% of 315
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
81,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe unintended acceleration where cruise control keeps increasing speed even after releasing the + or - buttons, requiring the brake or cancel button to stop it.
  • Some vehicles display a 'shift system fault' or powertrain malfunction warning while stationary in the driveway, sometimes preventing the engine from turning over on restart.
  • Several owners report coolant leaking into the cylinders, causing engine misfires, damage to the catalytic converter, and eventual need for full engine replacement.
  • Drivers describe the car jerking, braking on its own, and then shutting off entirely while in motion, followed by a delay before it restarts.
  • Check engine lights tied to fuel system codes such as a faulty purge valve (P0456) have also been reported.
  • Some owners report the engine shuddering or shaking on cold starts shortly before a coolant-into-cylinder failure was diagnosed.

When 2019 Ford Fusion engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2019, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2019 Ford Fusion engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter202019 Q12020 Q32021 Q42022 Q42023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4
203 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q3 (20).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 20101,320 (26%)
  2. 2011451 (16%)
  3. 2012181 (7%)
  4. 2013468 (26%)
  5. 2014247 (19%)
  6. 2015318 (32%)
  7. 2016564 (35%)
  8. 2017509 (46%)
  9. 2018273 (62%)
  10. 2019203 (64%)
  11. 202060 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints on the 2019 Ford Fusion?
Engine-related complaints account for 203 of the 315 total complaints filed for the 2019 Ford Fusion, which is 64% of all reported issues — the highest share of any Fusion model year in this data.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Fusion engine?
No related recalls are listed for the engine component on the 2019 Ford Fusion in this data.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Fusion engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Ford Fusion is 81,500 miles.
What are the most common engine symptoms reported on the 2019 Ford Fusion?
Owners report unintended cruise control acceleration, shift system fault warnings, coolant leaking into cylinders causing misfires and engine damage, and sudden stalling while driving.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2019 Ford Fusion engine complaints?
NHTSA data lists 0 crashes and 1 injury among the engine-related complaints for the 2019 Ford Fusion.

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.