2016 Ford FUSION ENERGI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
23 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
23,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 23 complaints (30.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 17.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 13.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 8.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 8.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
Electrical System: 7; Engine: 6; Back Over Prevention: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Steering: 3; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2016: 4; 2017: 2; 2018: 6; 2019: 4; 2024: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10859821 · 2016-04-15 (April 15, 2016)
I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND CAME TO A 2 WAY STOP GOING WEST BOUND. I SAW A VEHICLE APPROACHING GOING WEST BOUND. I MADE A LEFT TURN. THE OTHER VEHICLE RAN THROUGH THE STOP SIGN MAKING A RIGHT TURN AND HIT MY VEHICLE; THEN SPED AWAY. THE OTHER CAR WAS A DARK OLDER MEDIUM SIZE SUV. THE SUV FRONT DRIVER SIDE HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE CENTER BEAM BETWEEN THE FRONT AND BACK SEAT, DAMAGED BOTH DOORS, BROKE THE BACK SEAT WINDOW, AND CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE IMPACT PUSHED MY CAR ABOUT 30 FEET UP AND OVER A 4 INCH HIGH SI…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,654 miles reported. Look up ODI 10859821 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10888857 · 2016-07-26 (July 26, 2016)
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR FIRST SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 3400 MILES. AT APPROXIMATELY 3800 MILES VEHICLE WAS ACTING PECULIAR WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHT VEHICLE MADE NOISES IT HAD NEVER MADE BEFORE AND WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN & ACCELERATED IT SURGED. THAT IS WHEN I NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND CALLED GALPIN FORED SERVICE DEPT WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND ROUGHT IN ASAP. THEY ARE TELLING ME IT MAY BE A WEEK OR MORE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AND WERE UNWILLING TO PROVIDE LOANER. I CONTACTED FORD AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CORPORATE OFFICE - I…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10888857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10889157 · 2016-07-27 (July 27, 2016)
ON 7/26 MY 2016 FORD FUSION ENEGERI WITH 3800 MILES ACTED ODDLY AWHILE AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN I ATTENMPED TO ACCELERATE IT SURGED FORWARD AND SOON AFTER AN ICON THAT LOOKED LIKE A SUBMARINE PPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD. I HAD JUST TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR IT'S FIRST SERVICE AT 3400 MILES. THE SPECIFIC VISUAL WAS AN ENGINE LIGHT THAT LOOKED LIKE A SUBMARINE IT WAS NOT A WRENCH - WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO GALPIN FORD, WHERE I PURCHASED IT, I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE A WEEK OR MORE BECAUSE OF A 2-STEP PROCESS TO DIAGNOSE AND WERE BACKED UP. I ASKED FOR …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10889157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10899226 · 2016-08-29 (August 29, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION ENERGI. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,485.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,485 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899226 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11003178 · 2017-07-05 (July 5, 2017)
VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE CRUISING AROUND 70 MPH ON FREEWAY. DASHBOARD DISPLAYED A WRENCH ICON AND INSTRUCTIONS TO "REFER TO MANUAL". ALL DISPLAYS, CLIMATE CONTROL, AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM STILL FUNCTIONAL. VEHICLE HAD MINIMAL ENGINE POWER, NOT ENOUGH TO ACCELERATE OR MAINTAIN FREEWAY SPEED BUT ENOUGH TO EXIT FREEWAY AND PULL OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING AFTER FIVE MINUTES RESTORED ALL NORMAL FUNCTION, BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. CAR FUNCTIONED NORMALLY (ASIDE FROM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT) THE NEXT DAY AND WAS DRI…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11003178 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010265 · 2017-07-24 (July 24, 2017)
1) FIRST ISSUE HAPPENED 2/20/2017 ODOMETER 7,036. DASHBOARD LIT UP, TRAC CONTROL, ENGINE LIGHT, BRAKE, MESSAGE TO PULL OVER, LOSS OF POWER AND AT FREEWAY SPEED, GOT OVER SHOULDER SAFELY. THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM DETECTED ENGINE MISFIRE, TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEMS. BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE AND COULDN'T DUPLICATE ISSUE. NOTHING FIXED OR REPAIRED 2) SECOND TIME SAME ISSUE HAPPENED 7/21/2017 ODOMETER 15,736 GOING UP A HILL WEST BOUND ON MCCALL, LOSS OF POWER AND ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A COUPLE OF VEHICLES. VEHICLE IS IN SERVICE AS I FI…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,735 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11085182 · 2018-04-15 (April 15, 2018)
THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A LOUD NOISE THE WINDSHIELD LIGHT STAYS ON, AND THE ENGINE SMELLS LIKE IT'S OVER HEATING.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11085182 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11094131 · 2018-05-16 (May 16, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11094131 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.