The Ford Fusion has been a car that has been looking great for years now and apart from the design, this car also offers comfort and practicality. Over the years, its slightly gone down in popularity due to a limited list of features but the 2019 Ford Fusion has had 0 recalls and just 55 total registered complaints. Despite the low complaints, the Ford Fusion seems to have a tough time selling large numbers due to a feature-rich competition from cars like the 2019 Kia Optima, the 2019 Honda Accord, and the 2019 Toyota Camry.
User complaints and problems
Electrical Problems
- Eco mode – The car is supposed to start once the foot is off the brakes but it seems to not work accordingly. Customers choose to turn this feature off as it’s unreliable.
- Warning lights – the Fusion displays drive on the instrument cluster while the gear selector still is in park. There also have been cases where all the electricals in the car kept glitching like it was struggling to stay on.
Mechanical Problems
- Engine – Rattling noise was heard from the engine area and there also were fumes from the exhaust released with a strong fuel odor. The Fusion was also reported to stall after a fuel stop which was identified to be caused by a faulty canister purge valve.
- Transmission – The complaint stated that the car showed hesitation in picking up speeds with warning lights flashing. Dealers claimed it to be a transmission issue that requires repair. The transmission also fails to shift to park at times, leaving the car to slowly roll once the occupant gets out.
- Brakes – The brake pedal was claimed to go squishy and almost hit the floor when applying them.
- Suspension – The Owner complained that the front axle on the passenger side cracked getting the wheel folded under the car. This put the driver in an uncontrollable state and the car skid for 30 yards before stopping near a curb.
Safety Problems
- Airbags – It was reported that during a 70 MPH crash, the airbags failed to engage leaving the driver with serious neck and back injuries.
- Seat belt – Even though the seat belt latch had enough tension when locking them, it was found that they weren’t properly secure and would release themselves.
Exterior Problems
- Trunk – The latch on the trunk was reported to be faulty leading the trunk door to open by itself multiple times.
- Headlights – Multiple owners have stated the headlights provide poor visibility.
- Windshield – Certain owners noticed a hairline crack on the windshield and a few unfortunate owners had to witness the windshield shatter while they were driving.
- Wipers – Even after switching the wipers to their maximum setting in the rain, they just operated at a very slow speed which didn’t help clear the visibility.
Interior Problems
- Seats – Rough finishes on the seat frame may lead to the hand getting slit in the event of retrieving any fallen objects.
- Steering wheel – The module was said to get loose and move up and down which can disturb the handling increasing the chance of a crash.
Recalls
The 2019 Ford Fusion does not have any recalls yet.
Should you buy the 2019 Ford Fusion?
It is safe to say that the 2019 Ford Fusion is a reliable car as it scores 5-stars on NHTSA with 0 recalls. It is also an achievement to beat the Japanese and the South-Korean manufacturers in terms of reliability. Even though the Fusion is priced slightly higher in this segment, it is worth opting for the Ford if you’re looking for a quality cabin else, we suggest checking out the offerings from Honda, Toyota, and Kia as they have a much punchier engine for a slightly lesser price.
