What are the worst Ford Fusion years?

Q: What are the worst Ford Fusion years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Ford Fusion years are 2010, 2011, 2012 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2019, 2020.

Ford Fusion: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2012

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2019, 2020

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2020solid year191 complaints · 3 recalls 2019solid year350 complaints · 3 recalls 2018500 complaints · 2 recalls 20171,179 complaints · 4 recalls 20161,679 complaints · 13 recalls 20151,039 complaints · 14 recalls 20141,395 complaints · 20 recalls 20131,917 complaints · 20 recalls 2012worst year2,611 complaints · 6 recalls 2011worst year2,918 complaints · 9 recalls 2010worst year5,637 complaints · 13 recalls 20091,022 complaints · 7 recalls 20081,353 complaints · 6 recalls 20071,064 complaints · 5 recalls 2006730 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.