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2016 Ford Fusion Energi Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi, most often about the electrical (32% of complaints, typically around 43,000 miles). It is 5th of 9 Fusion Energi model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2016 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Electrical
8 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles.
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.
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…
Engine
6 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
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.
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…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 20%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.
Backup camera
5 complaints · 20%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…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v695000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated…
Speed control
4 complaints · 16%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.
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…
Steering
3 complaints · 12%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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Ford Fusion Energi recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Questions about the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles); engine (6 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Ford Fusion Energi?
- It is 5th of 9 Fusion Energi model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.