2019 Ford Fusion Problems, Recalls & Reliability
407 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Ford Fusion, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 82,100 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2019 Ford Fusion has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2019 sits among all Fusion years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Fusion
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. There was o warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The contact was made…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Fusion
“Not sure what system is causing it but my trunk keeps opening and it’s done it many while I was driving. I understand a lot of other Ford Fusion owners are having the same problem and I urge you to look into the problem as it can cause accidents and deaths.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Fusion
“Rear back up camera turns on when in drive or in park and when in reverse I’ll get a blue screen that will stay on till I turn the car off”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Fusion
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 158 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 77,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 31,000 and 95,790 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack…
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023…
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Fix: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your…
Technical service bulletins
159 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Fusion TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Ford Fusion reliable?
The 2019 Ford Fusion drew 407 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2019 Ford Fusion problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Ford Fusion are engine (204 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (68), and electrical (37).
At what mileage do 2019 Ford Fusion problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Ford Fusion problems around 77,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 31,000 and 95,790 miles.
Does the 2019 Ford Fusion have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.