2019 Ford Fusion engine problems
150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Ford Fusion — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bought my car in 2019. Was unaware of coolant intrusion problem on my vehicle. Check engine light came on and mechanic just quoted me $13,000 to fix.”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“While driving we noticed the engine light came on so we took it to our local mechanic. He said we were leaking coolant and it was too extensive fro him to fix so he suggested we put coolant in every few days. We researched the problem and found that these cars had a recall for this exact issue yet…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 48 | 27% |
| 2018 Fusion | 198 | 46% |
| 2017 Fusion | 389 | 35% |
| 2016 Fusion | 439 | 27% |
| 2015 Fusion | 269 | 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 2019 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.