With 3 recalls and 1,030 complaints, the 2015 Ford Fusion rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

1,030

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V4710002018-16-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V3620002019-13-05

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

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14V7360002014-18-11

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Ford Fusion's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 1,030 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine170

02Steering131

03Power Train95

04Unknown Or Other79

05Service Brakes59

1,030 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fusion Fuel Economy

25–41mpg combined

22-43city

31-39hwy

$1,050-$1,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2015 Ford Fusion ranges from 25 to 41 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Fusion Hybrid FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

41mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

43 city39 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean

Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

38mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

40 city36 hwy~$1,150/yr10/10 Clean

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Fusion AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Ford Fusion

37States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

2499%

TXTexas

2278%

CACalifornia

2088%

MIMichigan

1716%

ILIllinois

1435%

MOMissouri

1245%

PAPennsylvania

1084%

GAGeorgia

1014%

DCWashington DC

1014%

OHOhio

1004%

NCNorth Carolina

753%

AZArizona

683%

MDMaryland

662%

DEDelaware

632%

MNMinnesota

632%

IN53

WA52

OK50

TN46

UT45

WIWisconsin

442%

NYNew York

442%

COColorado

401%

OR38

NJ37

MA34

NE31

NH29

KY28

IA25

NV25

ID24

AL23

VA23

RI22

NM20

KS20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Ford Fusion Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Ford Fusion a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2015 Ford Fusion. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Fusion. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Ford Fusion?

You'll get between 25 and 41 MPG combined from the 2015 Ford Fusion, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion?

ENGINE problems top the list with 1,030 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.