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2019 Ford Fusion problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2019 Ford Fusion has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 4safety recalls
- 472owner complaints
- 8crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 17%fail the UK MOT
472 complaints, against an average of 1,343 for the other 8 Ford Fusion model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2019 Ford Fusion?
The components named most often in the 472 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2019 Ford Fusion owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 472 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2019 Ford Fusion?88 owners · 18.6%
- Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion idle rough, misfire or hesitate?59 owners · 12.5%
- Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion overheat?57 owners · 12.1% · Recall 25V685000
- Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion stall, lose power or shut off while driving?51 owners · 10.8%
- Has the 2019 Ford Fusion had engine failures?47 owners · 10%
- Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion smell of burning or smoke?18 owners · 3.8%
- Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?15 owners · 3.2%
Has the 2019 Ford Fusion been recalled?
4 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater 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 and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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 block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Back Over Prevention: Software 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 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
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 for this recall is 25S72.
Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery: Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) 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.
Risk: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
Hybrid Propulsion System Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fusion Energi Hybrid models. The affected vehicles may not adequately protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during normal operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection."
Risk: Potential contact with high voltage sources increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a Bus Electrical Center (BEC) cover over the high voltage fuses, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C05.
How often does the 2019 Ford Fusion fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2019, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2019 Ford Fusion owners report?
12 of the 472 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation / Vehicle Safety Hotline 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington, DC 20590 RE: VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Ford Recall 23S33 / NHTSA Recall 23V440/June 16, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this correspondence to formally document a potentially serious safety concern involving my 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is subject to Ford Recall 23S33 / NHTSA Recall 23V440. I have made multiple attempts to have the outstanding recall completed through AutoNation Ford Wolfchase…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a leaking the head gasket, which allowed coolant into the cylinders. Additionally, the message "Coolant Low - Overheating Soon" was displayed, and there was black smoke coming from the tailpipe during startup. The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable and associated the failure with a class-action lawsuit. The dealer was notified of the failure by phone and informed the…
I am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas Fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. The vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive power. The loss of electric power steering assist and loss of power brake assist while driving through a live intersection with no warning lights or prior engine shuddering nearly caused a severe, life-threatening, or even fatal collision. The vehicle was removed from the intersection by physically pushing it with the assistance of other passing motorists and local police. I…
The 2019 Ford Fusion I owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in.
I have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford models, I could smell a mixture of antifreeze, oil (smelling like rotten eggs) and white fumes coming from the exhaust pipe and also the air vents. This also causes the engine to overheat and triggers the check engine light.
CHARGE CIRCUIT CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHT THIS IS DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT LEFT NOT CORRECTED THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THREE INDICATOR LIGHTS UNITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THIS VEHICLE, A 2019 FORD FUSION ENERGI ( KNOWN AS A PLUG IN HYBRID) ALL THREE INDICATOR CHARGE LEVEL LIGHTS HAVE BURN OUT WITHIN A WARRANTY PERIOD OF OPERATION AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE FAULTY HARDWARE HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THIS AND OTHER VEHICLES’. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OR QUALITY ISSUES WITH THIS DEVICE. THIS IS A PLUG IN HYBRID SYSTEM USING A HIGH VOLTAGE…
Known Coolant intrusion issue came up with the 2.0 Ecoboost. Began to lag on takeoff causing unsafe acceleration profiles. Took to dealership who confirmed poor design was the root cause.
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE. Vehicle experienced a “Stop Safely Now” warning with hybrid system shutdown, occurring both while driving and while parked/idling, causing jerking symptoms. This puts driver and other roadway users at risk, as loss of power/propulsion can occur without warning while in motion. Vehicle also set a P0073 (ambient air temperature sensor circuit high) fault code. The ambient air temperature sensor was replaced (Ford part numbers AU5Z-12A647-B / FC4Z-12A647-A) but the underlying issue has not been fully resolved and diagnostics are ongoing. Vehicle also had a prior…
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion. The bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft has come loose. in May 2018 there was a recall for this same loose steering wheel issue on 2014-2018 versions of the Fusion. There is no loose steering wheel recall for the 2019 Fusion. Ford's remedy for the loose steering wheel was replacing the bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft with a longer bolt on the 2014-2018 Fusions. I would expect the longer bolt was used in production in my 2019 Fusion steering, and that's why it is not recalled. But that longer bolt has also come loose like the…
I have took it in to get it repaired about a year ago the sensor went off and got them fix but when I explain what else was happening they found nothing months down I has other people and couldn’t find the problem with my vehicle which is now a risk to drive the steering wheels gets stiff and hard to turn I have to wait for the system to kick back originally I was told it was a O2 sensor
I have a 2019 ford fusion turbo engine and everytime I accelerate the turbo is wicking into the pcm the control module which is causing hazards sucking as at random times whenever I turn left the steering wheel with get stuck and the brakes will lock for a couple seconds and then go back to normal. I had Meineke do a diagnostic on the car and they showed oil in the pcm aswell as the loss of connection between the pcm and its sensors. They drove the car and while driving the car going 20mph the car is reading as going 100
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated before starting to blink afterwards. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone, where a handheld diagnostic machine retrieved DTC: P0304, C2008-13, C2007-13, and B1111-53. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #4, and the engine needed to be…
2019 Ford Fusion: questions owners ask
Is the 2019 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 472 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Fusion; the most common categories were engine (171, 36.2%), electrical system (144, 30.5%), power train (80, 16.9%). There are 4 safety recalls. 8 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 12 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fusion?
Across 472 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (36.2% of complaints), electrical system (30.5% of complaints), power train (16.9% of complaints), engine and engine cooling (11.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (4.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2019 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Ford Fusion; the most recent (campaign 25V685000, 2025-10-10) concerns Equipment: Electrical: Engine Block Heater. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2019 Ford Fusion?
88 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (18.6%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "I have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford models, I could smell a mixture of…" (NHTSA complaint 11764266, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
59 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (12.5%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "It all started with a cylinder 3 misfire warning code, spark plugs replaced, coils replaced. Then a coolant leak. No obvious signs of a leak no cracked tubing no puddles. Just coolant leaking." (NHTSA complaint 11763139, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion overheat?
57 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (12.1%) describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. A related recall exists: campaign 25V685000 (equipment: electrical: engine block heater). The fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. One owner wrote: "I have an overheating problem in the engine, after visiting the dealership and repair shops it was brought to my attention that this was a constant problem with the eco-boost turbo system associated with certain ford models, I could smell a mixture of…" (NHTSA complaint 11764266, September 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
51 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (10.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "Internal coolant leak into cylinder heads causing overheating and engine failure. dealer confirmed diagnosis in writing. this matches ford TSB 19-2346, but ford refuses coverage since over 100k miles." (NHTSA complaint 11683195, August 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2019 Ford Fusion had engine failures?
47 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (10%) describe complete engine failure or a replaced engine. One owner wrote: "It all started with a cylinder 3 misfire warning code, spark plugs replaced, coils replaced. Then a coolant leak. No obvious signs of a leak no cracked tubing no puddles. Just coolant leaking." (NHTSA complaint 11763139, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion smell of burning or smoke?
18 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (3.8%) describe a burning smell or smoke. One owner wrote: "The 2019 Ford Fusion I owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in." (NHTSA complaint 11764875, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Ford Fusion transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
15 of the 472 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion (3.2%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "I am second owner. At just before 110,000 miles the motor expirenced shuddering, with misfires, from P0303. I was able to get it to a Ford Service Center. Diagnosis with a borescope reveled coolant into cylinders 2and 3." (NHTSA complaint 11578402, March 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Fusion
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2019 only; combines NHTSA's entries for FUSION, FUSION ENERGI and FUSION HEV.