2015 Ford Fusion power train problems
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Ford Fusion — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the car’s acceleration started to slow down an no matter how much I pressed the gas, it wouldn’t go. I was only able to do 5 miles an hour. It was a loud noise like it was reving up, but wasn’t going anywhere. There was no warning lights. I did not have any issues previously nor had…”
filed May 5, 2026
“On 2/4/26, I experienced a slight skip while driving, But did not continue. The very next morning while in reverse, A winding sound started. Put car in drive pulled out onto main road, drove fine, not even half a mile. Stopped at sign, pulled out onto main road a main road, and car would not go…”
filed Feb 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a…Campaign 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026
- Bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detachCampaign 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
- Bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over…Campaign 19V362000 · May 13, 2019
- Bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over…Campaign 18V471000 · Jul 16, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission…Campaign 14V736000 · Nov 18, 2014
Related service bulletins
Certain 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E01 · Emissions · issued May 2, 2026Certain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Inspection and Protective Service Cap Installation
25B61 · Other · issued Feb 17, 2026
Power Train problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 66 | 37% |
| 2019 Fusion | 68 | 22% |
| 2018 Fusion | 105 | 24% |
| 2017 Fusion | 305 | 28% |
| 2016 Fusion | 309 | 19% |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% |
| 2013 Fusion | 280 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 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.