2016 FORD FUSION Complaints

Seemingly randomly all center console functions and door functions shut off (no a/c / heat, can't roll down/up windows, outside ambient temp and can't unlock/lock doors from inside buttons (key still works as well as door handle unlock / speed lock) can be hazardous in even mild temp as interior heats up quickly without air flow. Other non-important functions that stop working include radio/stereo and back-up camera. Research points possibly to bcm apim miscommunication or improper grounding.

My cars brake lights will not turn off and while pressing on the gas to accelerate today 8/26/25, the braking system randomly just slows my cars down while I’m driving. The brake pedal bumper was previously recalled for the Ford Fusion as told to me by Ford mechanic. But because my vin isn’t associated with the recall Metro Ford stated they could not fix the problem and I was sent back out on the road with a known recall issue.

The trunk opens on its own intermittently. When I try to close the trunk, it will not stay closed and a clicking sound can be heard. This has been going on for almost three years. I took the vehicle to our family mechanic, and he drove my vehicle for 30 days to run shop errands hoping the trunk would open and he could determine the malfunction. Unfortunately, the trunk did not mysteriously open for him. I have even had the trunk open when I was not home and a neighbor called to alert me. The trunk would not stay closed, so I directed them to place a piece of heavy lumber on the trunk to keep the trunk at least in the down position. When I begin to drive the car, the trunk will open on its own. I'm deathly afraid the trunk will open while I am traveling on the highway and is a safety issue.

Backup camera intermittently goes out for a few seconds when backing up, resulting in a blank screen. Putting the driver at risk of property damage or injuring others. I have a small dog & am aftaid of i juring him when backing into driveway. The issue has been recreated by independent service tech but not inspected by any parties. The components/vehicle are available for inspection. There are no warnings or symptoms that I have observed prior to camera cutting out.

My back up camera is blue all time , I saw so many people have the same issue, ford need to publish a recall on 2016 ford fusion as well, they did a recall on other vehicles recently, but not on this 2016 ford fusion

The contact's father owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to reverse, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the transmission shifter cable bushing had detached. The local dealer was contacted and arrived at the residence and replaced the transmission shifter cable bushing and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Lug nuts are swollen and need replacement. Ford service department informed me that lug nuts are aluminum clad steel and over time swell and are unusable. Further informed that this is a common problem with ford products, but ford will not replace the lug nuts. Safety risk: Consumer would be unable to remove & reuse factory original lug nuts if a tire replacement were necessary away from a ford service facility. This condition is only diagnoseable when attempting to remove the lug nuts for service. I feel that any competent engineer could foresee that mixed metal will develop an electrolytic reaction and, further, that ford willingly continues this practice.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic or at a red traffic light on several occasions, on the way to an independent mechanic, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart on each occasion after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the independent mechanic and turning the vehicle off, the vehicle failed to restart. The mechanic diagnosed that the unknown sensor parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred a few months later. The vehicle was taken to the same independent mechanic on three occasions, where a tune-up was completed, and unknown parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinder due to a crack in the engine block. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

My coolants been leaking starting at around 110k miles and it seems like the 2016 ford fusions with 1.6L are know to have coolant intrusions due to a defect in engineering by Ford. This problem eventually leads to corroded head gaskets and can cause the engine to basically explode in the middle of nowhere which is a safety concern. The costs of repair is over 4k+ for a new engine or just to replace the head gasket for something Ford engineers should be liable for. Please look into this and you may even look at my car if you like.

The coolant was leaking i to the engine and caused a crack in the block leading to the need to replace the engine