2016 Ford Fusion structure problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am requesting formal escalation and review of my case due to a repeat failure of a safety recall component that has rendered my vehicle unsafe and not safely operable. My vehicle is a 2016 Ford Fusion. In 2024, a door latch safety recall repair was completed at an authorized Ford dealership. The…”
filed Jan 19, 2026
“On [XXX], Plaintiff [XXX] was in urgent need of replacing the front passenger side tire on his vehicle. He began searching online to compare automotive service providers, focusing on those offering competitive pricing and professional-grade installation. During my search, 1 came across Mr. Tire's…”
filed Oct 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Fusion | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 Fusion | 74 | 6% |
| 2013 Fusion | 164 | 9% |
| 2012 Fusion | 99 | 4% |
| 2011 Fusion | 61 | 2% |
| 2010 Fusion | 87 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 42 | 4% |
| 2008 Fusion | 82 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.