FORD FUSION ENERGI · model year

2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI

33 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2016FORDFUSION ENERGI carries 33 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 1 fatality. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 FUSION ENERGI is electrical system with 7 filings, followed by engine (6) and vehicle speed control (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2016 FUSION ENERGI, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

33
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Deaths
2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 5.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

33 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 5/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
ENGINE6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
STEERING3
SERVICE BRAKES2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
POWER TRAIN2
AIR BAGS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1

Recent Complaints

20250415BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the rearview camera failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, there was a message displayed that the rearview camera would stop working while in reverse, and to please contact the dealer if the camera failed to operate as needed. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the radio intermittently failed to operate as needed. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

20250415ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the rearview camera failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, there was a message displayed that the rearview camera would stop working while in reverse, and to please contact the dealer if the camera failed to operate as needed. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the radio intermittently failed to operate as needed. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

20250116CrashFatalELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On 9/5/2024, the driver (27/M) and lone occupant was found unresponsive in the vehicle which was observed rolling to a stop. The vehicle impacted a chain link fence at low speed and there was minimal damage to the vehicle. First responders commented: "extremely noxious odor, smelling like burnt eggs was detected. Odor was most prevalent in backseat area and then when the trunk was opened. In the trunk is where the vehicle's hybrid battery system was located". The driver was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced dead on 9/5/2024. An autopsy was performed with toxicological analysis. Hydrogen sulfide was detected.

20240430POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated there were metal shavings inside the transmission, and the transmission had previously been repaired twice under Warranty. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the Warranty being expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.

Mileage: 196,000

20240430ENGINE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated there were metal shavings inside the transmission, and the transmission had previously been repaired twice under Warranty. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the Warranty being expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.

Mileage: 196,000

20191219ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE AND PROVIDED LOW VISIBILITY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, SIDE IMPACT, AND ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO ROBERTS MOTORS, INC. (4350 N ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002, (855) 999-5497) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Mileage: 45,000

20191219VISIBILITY/WIPER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROSTER AND WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE AND PROVIDED LOW VISIBILITY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, SIDE IMPACT, AND ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO ROBERTS MOTORS, INC. (4350 N ALBY ST, ALTON, IL 62002, (855) 999-5497) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

Mileage: 45,000

20191008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL THE ELECTRICAL CHARGER OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE CHARGER WAS EXTREMELY HOT. THE CHARGER BURNED THE CONTACT'S HAND. THERE WERE NO INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT DROPPED THE CHARGER AND IT LANDED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SEAT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN GARFF FORD (597 E 1000 SOUTH, AMERICAN FORK, UT 84003), BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE CHARGER BECAME SO HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

Mileage: 47,000

20190903STEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING. RICK BALL FORD LINCOLN SEDALIA (2505 W BROADWAY BLVD, SEDALIA, MO 65301, 660-826-5200) WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THIS WAS A NEWLY ISSUED RECALL AND THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER THAT SHE WOULD BE MOVING WITH HER HUSBAND TO HAWAII AND, IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE IMPORTED, THERE COULD BE NO ACTIVE RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE REGARDING THE MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

20190606ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CENTER CONSOLE BECOMES NON-RESPONSIVE WITH BUTTONS. A/C LOSSES CONNECTION AND WINDOWS GET LOCKED INTO POSITION AS WELL AS POWER SEATS. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. MORE COMMON WHEN IT GETS REALLY HOT OUT.

Mileage: 41,000

20190606UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CENTER CONSOLE BECOMES NON-RESPONSIVE WITH BUTTONS. A/C LOSSES CONNECTION AND WINDOWS GET LOCKED INTO POSITION AS WELL AS POWER SEATS. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. MORE COMMON WHEN IT GETS REALLY HOT OUT.

Mileage: 41,000

20181206POWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR INTO DRIVE AND WAS ABLE TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TUTTLE-CLICK FORD LINCOLN AT 949-763-4182 (LOCATED AT 43 AUTO CENTER DR, IRVINE, CA 92618) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,000.

Mileage: 27,000

20181124SERVICE BRAKES

THE CAR BRAKING SYSTEM FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS USING THE "PARK" GEAR, THE FORD DEALER CLAIM THE ELECTRIC WIRE ARE EATEN BY THE RODENT AND CHARGE ME $420 FOR REPAIR, THE QUESTION I HAVE: 1. I HAVE 6 RODENT REPELLENT ULTRA SOUND DEVICE IN THE HOUSE AND 2 IN GARAGE, AND FOR THE LAST 20 YEAR I HAVE EVER SEEN A RODENT 2. IF RODENT CAN DO SUCH A CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE WHY THERE ISN'T ANY WARNING, IT SHOULD AT LEAST NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO BE DRIVEN THEN NO WAY TO STOP AFTERWARD. 3. IT ONLY COST A DOLLAR TO PROTECT THE EXPOSE WIRE WITH STEEL SLEEVE, WHY ARE FORD NOT DOING THAT TO PREVENT SUCH TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I HAVE RETURN THIS CAR TO DEALER WHILE THERE ARE STILL 4 MONTH LEASE LEFT, BUT AT LEAST 6 OF MY FRIEND ARE DRIVING THE SAME FUSION ENERGI AND I WORRY SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED FOR THIS TYPE OF CATASTROPHIC AND TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. I DID FILE A COMPLAINT TO FORD HEAD OFFICE A MONTH AGO, THEY PROMISE TO GET BACK TO ME BUT SO FAR I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM

20181113ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FORD FUSION ENERGI, DID ITS LOW POWERED STATE AGAIN, THIS TIME ON THE FREE WAY, DROPPING RAPIDLY FROM 75MPH TO 22MPH AND BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN THAT SPEED. THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE SAFETY FEATURES BECOMING DEACTIVATED. SOMETHING NEW THOUGH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE CONSOLE DIMMED AND WAS BARELY READABLE, I TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND I HOPE THEY WHERE WORKING, EITHER WAY I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION AND GOT THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS ABOUT 7TH TIME FORD WILL WORK ON THE VEHICLE, AND ANOTHER WEEK OR MORE WITHOUT A VEHICLE, WAITING FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT. THESE FUSIONS ARE BECOMING THE NEW FORD PINTO. I REALLY HOPE THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE DON'T HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE FORD IS FORCED TO RECALL THESE DEATH TRAPS.

Mileage: 19,000

20181113ENGINE

FORD FUSION ENERGI, DID ITS LOW POWERED STATE AGAIN, THIS TIME ON THE FREE WAY, DROPPING RAPIDLY FROM 75MPH TO 22MPH AND BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN THAT SPEED. THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE SAFETY FEATURES BECOMING DEACTIVATED. SOMETHING NEW THOUGH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE CONSOLE DIMMED AND WAS BARELY READABLE, I TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND I HOPE THEY WHERE WORKING, EITHER WAY I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION AND GOT THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS ABOUT 7TH TIME FORD WILL WORK ON THE VEHICLE, AND ANOTHER WEEK OR MORE WITHOUT A VEHICLE, WAITING FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT. THESE FUSIONS ARE BECOMING THE NEW FORD PINTO. I REALLY HOPE THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE DON'T HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE FORD IS FORCED TO RECALL THESE DEATH TRAPS.

Mileage: 19,000

20181113VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD FUSION ENERGI, DID ITS LOW POWERED STATE AGAIN, THIS TIME ON THE FREE WAY, DROPPING RAPIDLY FROM 75MPH TO 22MPH AND BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN THAT SPEED. THE DISPLAY SHOWED THE SAFETY FEATURES BECOMING DEACTIVATED. SOMETHING NEW THOUGH, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE CONSOLE DIMMED AND WAS BARELY READABLE, I TURNED ON MY HAZARDS AND I HOPE THEY WHERE WORKING, EITHER WAY I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION AND GOT THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THIS ABOUT 7TH TIME FORD WILL WORK ON THE VEHICLE, AND ANOTHER WEEK OR MORE WITHOUT A VEHICLE, WAITING FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT. THESE FUSIONS ARE BECOMING THE NEW FORD PINTO. I REALLY HOPE THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE DON'T HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE FORD IS FORCED TO RECALL THESE DEATH TRAPS.

Mileage: 19,000

20180728VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON JULY 4TH 2018. I WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 74 MILES PER HOUR, MY VEHICLE DECELERATED ABRUPTLY DOWN TO ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR THEN DOWN TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. STEERING WHEEL BECOME TIGHT AND PRACTICALLY LOCKED INTO PLACE. THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT OCCURED WITHEN TWO SECONDS AT MOST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CONSOLE SCREEN ON. THE LEFT SIDE OF ACCELEROMETER DISPLAYED MULTIPLE MESSAGES STATING MY SAFETY SYSTEMS WHERE NOT AVAILABLE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WAS UNAVAILABLE, FORWARD COLLUSION WARNING WAS UNAVAILABLE, REAR PARKING CAM UNAVAILABLE, PARKING SENSORS, UNAVAILABLE, HILL ASSISTANCE UNAVAILABLE, THESE WHERE THE ONES I READ WHILE TRYING TO MAKE AVOID A COLLISION BUT OTHER MESSAGES CONTINUED TO DISPLAY ON THE SCREEN. ALTOGETHER THE EVENT IN WHICH THE DECELERATION AND MESSAGES DISPLAYED ONE AFTER THE OTHER, IN RAPID SUCCESSION, TOOK PLACE INABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE, FROM 74MPH TO 20MPH FORCED A LARGE WHITE SUV. TO QUI

Mileage: 13,500

20180728STEERING

ON JULY 4TH 2018. I WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 74 MILES PER HOUR, MY VEHICLE DECELERATED ABRUPTLY DOWN TO ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR THEN DOWN TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. STEERING WHEEL BECOME TIGHT AND PRACTICALLY LOCKED INTO PLACE. THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT OCCURED WITHEN TWO SECONDS AT MOST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CONSOLE SCREEN ON. THE LEFT SIDE OF ACCELEROMETER DISPLAYED MULTIPLE MESSAGES STATING MY SAFETY SYSTEMS WHERE NOT AVAILABLE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WAS UNAVAILABLE, FORWARD COLLUSION WARNING WAS UNAVAILABLE, REAR PARKING CAM UNAVAILABLE, PARKING SENSORS, UNAVAILABLE, HILL ASSISTANCE UNAVAILABLE, THESE WHERE THE ONES I READ WHILE TRYING TO MAKE AVOID A COLLISION BUT OTHER MESSAGES CONTINUED TO DISPLAY ON THE SCREEN. ALTOGETHER THE EVENT IN WHICH THE DECELERATION AND MESSAGES DISPLAYED ONE AFTER THE OTHER, IN RAPID SUCCESSION, TOOK PLACE INABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE, FROM 74MPH TO 20MPH FORCED A LARGE WHITE SUV. TO QUI

Mileage: 13,500

20180728ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

ON JULY 4TH 2018. I WAS DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 74 MILES PER HOUR, MY VEHICLE DECELERATED ABRUPTLY DOWN TO ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR THEN DOWN TO 20 MILES PER HOUR. STEERING WHEEL BECOME TIGHT AND PRACTICALLY LOCKED INTO PLACE. THIS PORTION OF THE EVENT OCCURED WITHEN TWO SECONDS AT MOST. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CONSOLE SCREEN ON. THE LEFT SIDE OF ACCELEROMETER DISPLAYED MULTIPLE MESSAGES STATING MY SAFETY SYSTEMS WHERE NOT AVAILABLE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WAS UNAVAILABLE, FORWARD COLLUSION WARNING WAS UNAVAILABLE, REAR PARKING CAM UNAVAILABLE, PARKING SENSORS, UNAVAILABLE, HILL ASSISTANCE UNAVAILABLE, THESE WHERE THE ONES I READ WHILE TRYING TO MAKE AVOID A COLLISION BUT OTHER MESSAGES CONTINUED TO DISPLAY ON THE SCREEN. ALTOGETHER THE EVENT IN WHICH THE DECELERATION AND MESSAGES DISPLAYED ONE AFTER THE OTHER, IN RAPID SUCCESSION, TOOK PLACE INABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. THE SUDDEN DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE, FROM 74MPH TO 20MPH FORCED A LARGE WHITE SUV. TO QUI

Mileage: 13,500

20180516STEERING

I CAN'T MAKE A REASONABLE APPOINTMENT WITH A DEALER FOR RECALL 18V-167 (FORD 18S08) AND THERE TWO 866 NUMBERS WON'T PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE TO INTERVENE WITH THE DEALER TO GET THINGS MOVING. NOT HAPPY WITH THE DEALER RESPONSE NOR MARK, NICKI OR REGGI FROM FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS CENTER. SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR A SAFETY RECALL FIX NOR SHOULD I NOT GET HELP FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO INTERVENE ON MY BEHALF FOR A SAFETY RECALL.

Mileage: 17,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI have?
The 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI has 33 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 1 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI?
The 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 5/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI?
The most-complained component for the 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 7 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.