2019 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 377 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 14th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 5 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 7 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterOct 10, 2025
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.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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 September 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.
Campaign 25V685000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, softwareJun 27, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 25V442000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm)Jun 23, 2023
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.
A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V440000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
205 reports, newest first. Show all
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Dec 29, 2022
While driving to work on I35 the a red message popped up on the dash saying "Stop Safely Now" and the engine/hybrid motor instantly completely died. Steering and breaking were almost impossible because I am not a strong person and I was nearly rear ended several times. I had no chance to get to the shoulder and was blocking the lane in the middle of traffic till I was able to get someone to tow it to a side street. Completely unacceptable and very dangerous for the car to die completely like this.
Engine, Nov 30, 2022
*Upon check engine light, oriellys advised of misfire on p0301- installed following day due to part shipping to store. Day after coil ignition and spark plug replacement, engine light came back on which mechanic said not to worry as long as car isnt shaking. The following day after taking kids to school, the battery died at the school. With only the check engine light on I waited 10 minutes and the car started. On my way home on the highway, the car just stalled in the middle of the highway. There was a brief alarm stating coolant temperature high turn off car. Several dealerships advised soonest availability was December. I needed my car asap. I had it towed to pepboys who did a full diagnostic and provided documentation saying I'd need a new engine. 78250 miles, premium gas, annual premium treatment at oil changes with royal purple, schedule a tuneup with diagnostic, new tires, wash tub monthly cleans. I treat my car better than I do my kids. I called ford and asked about warranty info which they advised the only way to see if warranty covers it is to have a certified dealership diagnostic. After searching for days, I finally got one to do the diagnostic and said there is an issue with the coolant destroying the engine. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? *Extremely dangerous with car stalled in middle of highway. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? *yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? *Ford Dealership servicer and third party service shop Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Engine light was addressed promptly and coolant error message showed up once ever when the car abruptly stalled in the middle of highspeed traffic Ford refused to help after escalation attempt to have them pay for faulty product or lemon buyback
Engine, Nov 2, 2022
I have 69,400 miles on my car. Last week, out of no where, the engine started shaking and clicking very loud. The repair shop said the flex plate is cracked and it’s a common issue with Ford. I went to the dealership and they even said it happens all the time. This is nearly a $2000 job. Why isn’t there a recall?!
Engine, Oct 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and decelerating at a stop light, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
Power train, Engine, Aug 28, 2022
2019 Ford Fusion SE. Car kept stalling and running hot. I took it in and there’s coolant in the cylinders, which means new engine. Haven’t had the car a year and a half. Chevy sent me to Ford, Ford wants my extended warranty to pay for it. If it does, I’ll be capped off and still have to come up with $1000!!
Engine, Aug 18, 2022
A few months ago, I began to notice that my engine would shake a little upon startup but would stop and run normally after a few seconds. This wouldn't happen every time I started my vehicle so I didn't pay much attention to it until my check engine light eventually came on one day after startup. I brought my car to an auto parts shop to have the OBII read and it came up as a misfire in cylinder 4. I contacted my Ford dealer and made an appointment for the following day. Upon taking my car to the dealer, they informed me that my car is leaking coolant into cylinder 4 and that is why it was misfiring. They told me that this was an issue that Ford was aware of but did not have a fix for, aside from replacing the engine. I was told that I could take the car home while they reached out to Ford to see if they were willing to cooperate in taking care of the cost of repair, that the car was safe to drive and was only burning off a tiny bit of coolant when starting. A few weeks went by and one day I was stopped in traffic when my car got another warning on the dash that my engine oil was over temperature. When I was finally able to pull off the road safely, I opened my hood and found that my coolant reservoir was completely empty.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, she heard abnormal bubbling sounds coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had been leaking into the engine and had caused the engine to fail. The engine short block was replaced; however, the contact stated upon starting the vehicle three months later, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flywheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,454.
Engine, Jul 6, 2022
2019 Ford Fusion Titanium coolant infusion into cylinder #2. I Took the car to the dealer because the coolant reservoir was always low. I always had to add coolant in a weekly bases but I never notice any leaks. The dealer told me that since there was no check engine lights on it was something normal. I continued to add coolant every now and then. About six(6) months later, the engine stopped. My father came to help and after checking my car told me there was coolant mixing with the motor oil. He asked me if there was a check engine light on or if the car heated up at any moment. No, my car never heated up and there was never a check light on. He towed the car to Tropical Ford, Orlando Fl. The Ford dealer told me I need a new engine and the repair was gonna be $6,261.00 We researched the problem and found the 2014 - 2019 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with 1.5L or 2.0L Ecoboost engines came with a defect in the engine block and that is why coolant was intruding into the engine cylinders. We found that this is well known issue on this but Ford never told us about it. There are hundreds of complains about this same issue; Coolant infusion into the engine cylinders due to a factory bad block. The Ford Company corrected the factory issue by making a new engine block for the same engine but they refuse to accept responsibility that the original block is in fact, defected. My question to them was; Why would Ford make a new block for the same engine if there was never a factory problem with the original block? The answer is simple. There is a factory problem with the original block and ford knows/knew about it. https://www.carproblemzoo.com/ford/fusion/2019/engine-and-engine-cooling-problems.php https://www.newsom.law/ford-fusion-overheating-lawsuit.html
Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Jun 23, 2022
I bought this vehicle in 2019 and one of the engines cylinders was crack and now I need a new engine and I heard that this a very common problem with this vehicle
Power train, Engine, Jun 12, 2022
Car has been blowing excessive smoke from the exhaust only on start up after car has been parked for a few hours. Ford acknowledged new engine was needed however a week after my car had been waiting for the engine ford said it didn't need an engine. Started after the first oil change at about 9000 miles car stalled immediately after I left the dealership from getting an oil change.
Engine, Mar 8, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the dashboard. In addition, there was excessive tailpipe smoke along with a strong fuel odor when the vehicle was idled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine small block was damaged due to low coolant. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the damage was caused due to improper manufacturing of the engine in which two different types of metals were used causing the engine to cool down at different rates. The vehicle was previously serviced under Customer Satisfaction Program: 19B37. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Engine, Mar 4, 2022
Coolant leaking into motor
Power train, Engine, Feb 23, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment while idling. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the flex plate replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 52,500.
Engine, Jan 23, 2022
Vehicle stalls after getting gas. This is due to the canister purge valve not working correctly. It’s a common problem amongst fusion owners.
Engine, Nov 24, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local unknown dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Engine, Nov 10, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact to call NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 25,841.
Engine, Oct 13, 2021
Cracked flex plate requiring new engine (out of warranty)
Engine, Jun 28, 2021
Was told by mechanic that new engine was needed. We have had this same issue happen to three of our 2019 Fusion's (company cars).
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Jun 23, 2021
About a week or so ago I went out to crank my car and it sounded awful It was shuttering, sounded like it was going to shut off and the engine light came on, it's a 2019 Ford Fusion. I notice it does this every morning, well I took it to the dealer ship today, they said I have coolant leaking into the Engine.
Engine, Jun 18, 2021
Started the car with 24,007 miles on ODO and check eng light came on running real rough looked into ford pass app and it stated that it had a power train issue and misfire of cylinder. Took to dealership and was told that the short block had to be replaced to to coolant leaking into #2 cylinder from a crack.
Engine, May 10, 2021
CAR SHUDDERS/SHAKES INTERMITTENTLY ON COLD STARTS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON MAY 3 AT 11AM. TAKEN TO DEALER ON MAY 3 AT 4PM. AFTER DEALER INSPECTION, ADVISED ON MAY 5 THAT COOLANT LEAK INTO CYLINDERS IS REQUIRING A NEW ENGINE AT 28,700 MILES. DEALER ADVISED THERE IS A TSB ON THIS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE.
Power train, Engine, Jan 12, 2021
COMING TO STOP AT A PARKING LOT AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE CAR ACCELERATED (SEEM LIKED 90 MPH) ON IT'S OWN JUMPED THE CURB WENT UP ON THE LAWN BEFORE I COULD REACT AND APPLIED THE BRAKES! I WAS PROBABLY ALMOST STOPPED BEFORE THE CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON!
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 12, 2020
T O WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, THANK YOU FOR ASSISTING ME DURING THIS PROCESS. MY CAR I PURCHASED NEW AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A FEW MONTH INTO OWNING MY CAR IVE HAD SERVAL INCIDENCE WHERE MY CAR WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE I'M A RED LIGHT FOR AWHILE DUE TO TRAFFICS. MY CAR HAS AN ECO BUTTON WHERE I CAN TURN IT OFF AND ON SO IT DOESN'T 'SHUT DOWN' WHEN I COME TO A STOP. THE REASON I'M SO UPSET WITH THIS IS BECAUSE 2-3 TIMES IT'S HAPPENED TO I'VE HAD MY TODDLER WITH ME AND IN ORDER FOR ME TO GO (WHEN THE CAR SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON ONCE I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BREAK), I HAVE TO TURN OFF MY CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON AND IT'S HAPPENED DURING TRAFFIC AND BUG INTERACTIONS. I DON'T FEEL SAFE IN MY CAR AND MOST IMPORTANTLY I'M SCARED A CAR WILL HIT ME FROM BEHIND DO TO THIS ISSUE WITH MY SON IN THE CAR. I'VE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE TO FORD AND WHEN I TAKE IT IN THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DETECT THE PROBLEM. THEY'VE CHANGED THE BATTERY THINKING IT WOULD HELP HIT IT DIDN'T. I'VE GIVEN THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST ME AS MUCH AS THEY CAN BUT YET I FEEL LIKE NOTHINGS BEEN DONE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 5, 2020
ON MY 2019 FORD FUSION THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR MY FUEL SYSTEM. IT IS READING THAT I HAVE A FAULTY PURGE VALVE. THE CODE WAS P0456.
Power train, Engine, Sep 9, 2020
I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A STORE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE HAD THE BATTERY ENGINE COME OUT AND OTHER WEIRD VERBIAGE IVE NEVER SEEN. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE JUST STOP , BRAKES BECAME TOO STIFF TO TURN BACK THE VEHICLE AS YOU ARE SUPPOSE TO PRESS THE BRAKE AND PUSH THE START BUTTON. I WAIT WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ON A BUSY STREET AND IT WAS OVER 100 DEGREE WEATHER. WE WAITED MAYB 10MINS AND THE BRAKE BECAME SOMEONE MANAGEABLE TO PUSH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED AS SOON AS IT DID START SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE HOOD DROVE TO A NEAR BY BUSINESS AND HAD TO WAIT OVER W HOURS FOR A TOW TRUCK. THIS IS SUCH A SAFETY HAZARD AS A MOTHER YOU WANT THE VEHICLE YOU DRIVE TO BE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE BUT FOR A BRAND NEW VEHICLE ONLY A YEAR OLD TO STALL OUT THE WAY IT DID IS SO SCARY BECAUSE I COULD'VE BEEN HIT AND YOU NOT ONLY WORRY ABOUT YOUR SAFETY BUT YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY.