2015 Ford Fusion engine problems
269 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Ford Fusion — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a coolant intrusion into the engine and blew my engine in the middle of driving down the highway. No signs, no warning. Lost control, ended up on side of road. Had husband pull it the rest of the way home.”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“Engine warning display came on with "cylinder over temperature" immediately after temperature gauge went from normal (slightly under 1/2 way) to "Hot" immediately. Shut off engine - opened hood, coolant was noticed on passenger side just below coolant bottle. After waiting a little bit the…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 48 | 27% |
| 2019 Fusion | 150 | 49% |
| 2018 Fusion | 198 | 46% |
| 2017 Fusion | 389 | 35% |
| 2016 Fusion | 439 | 27% |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% |
| 2013 Fusion | 381 | 21% |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.