2016 Ford Fusion vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Fusion | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,600 | 51 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 153 | 121 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 57 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,003 mi | 39,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 439 | 5 |
| Power Train | 309 | 5 |
| Steering | 176 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 145 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 108 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 103 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 83 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 83 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 227 | 0 |
| Overheating | 179 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 120 | 0 |
| Stalling | 108 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 24 | 0 |
2016 Ford Fusion
2016 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.