2020 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 60 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford Fusion, 33% of its 182 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure is 86,060, and no related recall is listed for this engine issue, though owners describe a known flywheel/flex plate service pattern.
- Engine complaints
- 60
- 33% of 182
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 86,061 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report a cracked or broken flex plate/flywheel that produces a loud rattling sound near the engine or transmission, sometimes citing a known dealer service pattern for this part.
- Some describe the engine consuming coolant, leading to overheating and eventual breakdown, without an obvious visible leak.
- Several complaints mention a rotten-egg exhaust smell entering the cabin during driving that dealers could not diagnose on inspection.
- Owners report the check engine light illuminating along with a rattling sound from the engine compartment, especially while idling or with the air conditioning running.
- One owner reported a cracked camshaft thrust plate that caused a loud noise and prevented the transmission from shifting into drive or reverse.
- A purge control valve failure was reported to cause smoke and an unusual odor from the rear of the vehicle while starting.
When 2020 Ford Fusion engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 11, 2021, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2020 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 60 engine complaints for the 2020 Fusion, which is 33% of all 182 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Fusion engine issues?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area, though some owners reference a dealer service program for a flex plate issue.
- At what mileage do 2020 Ford Fusion engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue area is 86,060 miles.
- What specific engine failures do 2020 Ford Fusion owners report?
- Owners describe cracked flex plates or flywheels causing rattling noises, coolant loss leading to overheating, a rotten-egg exhaust smell, and purge control valve failures.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 60 engine complaints.