2016 Ford Fusion vehicle speed control problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2016 Ford Fusion — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my car one day and as I was coming down the road the car jerked and picked up speed like on its on and I had to really stop abruptly to stop the car. I thought that was strange, I didn't have any warning lights or any indication that anything was going on I just thought it was weird…”
filed Mar 11, 2026
“Electric Power Steering Motor Attaching Bolts Corrode (NHTSA 19V-632, OEM 19S26): Corrosion of bolts in the electric power steering system can lead to loss of power steering assist in 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles in certain states. Dealers will replace bolts and apply a sealant, or…”
filed Jun 30, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Fusion | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Fusion | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 Fusion | 24 | 2% |
| 2013 Fusion | 43 | 2% |
| 2012 Fusion | 86 | 3% |
| 2011 Fusion | 256 | 9% |
| 2010 Fusion | 793 | 15% |
| 2009 Fusion | 33 | 3% |
| 2008 Fusion | 24 | 2% |
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.