2019 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2019 Ford FUSION HYBRID has 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford fusion. as the contact pulled the vehicle into a parking space and placed the gear into park, the engine revved three times. the vehicle jerked forward before shutting off on its own. a few minutes later, the contact restarted the vehicle and it operated normally. th. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 6 crash reports 8 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

7 complaints

18%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. AS THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD BEFORE SHUTTING OFF ON ITS OWN. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. TH
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM MARK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TOPPING OFF THE COOLANT AND DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS AGAIN BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK
• For an unknown reason, the car caught fire and exploded while parked in a residential parking lot.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. AS THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD BEFORE SHUTTING OFF ON ITS OWN. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. TH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

15%

• For an unknown reason, the car caught fire and exploded while parked in a residential parking lot.
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the low battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the 12-volt battery had been replaced.
• The contact’s son owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while decelerating and coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that after approximately 5 - 10 minutes the vehicle would independently restart with the A/C unit on high. The vehicle was taken to th

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“For an unknown reason, the car caught fire and exploded while parked in a residential parking lot.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

4 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE RENTED A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL TO MAKE CONTACT
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was loose and would move up and down. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a bolt was unsecured under the steering wheel cover. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una
• My Steering wheel is very loose. The steering wheel moves up and down, also the the steering wheel moves left to right. I am afraid to drive my car.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE RENTED A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL TO MAKE CONTACT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

10%

• WHEN PLACING MY CAR IN TO PARK IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY GO IN TO PARK. IF YOU GET OUT AFTER IT DOES THIS THE CAR WILL ROLL. THIS IS TERRIFYING. IT STARTED TO ROLL OUT MY DRIVEWAY AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I HAVE TO PUT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ON SO IT DOESN'T ROLL. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT BUT I CAN NOT
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and jerked. The contact stated that the ABS fault, Pre-Collision Assist and Park Aid Malfunction messages were displayed. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to ope
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that one day, while driving at various speeds and on more than one occasion, the vehicle's interior lights would all illuminate unintentionally and the vehicle would lose power shortly after. The contact would have to turn off the vehicle and

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN PLACING MY CAR IN TO PARK IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY GO IN TO PARK. IF YOU GET OUT AFTER IT DOES THIS THE CAR WILL ROLL. THIS IS TERRIFYING. IT STARTED TO ROLL OUT MY DRIVEWAY AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I HAVE TO PUT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ON SO IT DOESN'T ROLL. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT BUT I CAN NOT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DOORS/LATCHES

4 complaints

10%

• In early spring of 2021 the trunk lid on the 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid opened by itself while driving through the parking lot. I was able to close it. Later that day it did it again. Then I came out to the vehicle to find the trunk open. I had not used the key fob, keypad on the door, or trunk release
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk inadvertently unlocked and opened. The failure had occurred approximately 6 times within a month. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer
• Rear trunk lid opened on its own during the night. The car was locked.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“In early spring of 2021 the trunk lid on the 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid opened by itself while driving through the parking lot. I was able to close it. Later that day it did it again. Then I came out to the vehicle to find the trunk open. I had not used the key fob, keypad on the door, or trunk release”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 40 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. AS THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD BEFORE SHUTTING OFF ON ITS OWN. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: For an unknown reason, the car caught fire and exploded while parked in a residential parking lot.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE RENTED A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL TO MAKE CONTACT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: WHEN PLACING MY CAR IN TO PARK IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY GO IN TO PARK. IF YOU GET OUT AFTER IT DOES THIS THE CAR WILL ROLL. THIS IS TERRIFYING. IT STARTED TO ROLL OUT MY DRIVEWAY AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I HAVE TO PUT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ON SO IT DOESN'T ROLL. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT BUT I CAN NOT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)