Ford Fusion
The 2020 Ford Fusion offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning the powertrain and engine, makes it a cautious used-car purchase.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.11 | 10.23 |
| 2019 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 |
| 2018 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 |
| 2017 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.05 | 11.76 |
| 2016 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2015 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2014 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2013 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 |
| 2012 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
| 2011 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 13.84 | 9.8 | 12.38 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | coupe | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | coupe | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | coupe | 6 | 2.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | coupe | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | coupe | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | coupe | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 112.2 | 18 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 453 | 16 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | optional |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | optional |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2016 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2015 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2014 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2013 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2012 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2011 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2020
NewestThe 2020 Ford Fusion offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning the powertrain and engine, makes it a cautious used-car purchase.
2019
The 2019 Ford Fusion presents a significant reliability risk, primarily due to widespread engine coolant intrusion issues.
2018
Approach the 2018 Ford Fusion with caution.
2017
Approach the 2017 Ford Fusion with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant issues with the **engine** and **powertrain**.
2016
Approach the 2016 Ford Fusion with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant concerns regarding engine power loss and steering system integrity.
2015
The 2015 Ford Fusion is a used car to approach with caution due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily driven by significant issues with its **steering system**, which has seen multiple recalls and severe owner complaints, including reports of steering wheel detachment.
2014
Approach the 2014 Ford Fusion with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant issues with the **steering system**.
2013
The 2013 Ford Fusion presents a mixed bag for used car buyers, offering strong safety scores and decent fuel economy but marred by a significant number of recalls and a high volume of owner complaints, particularly concerning the engine and steering systems.
2012
Approach the 2012 Ford Fusion with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant issues with the power steering system.
2011
Approach the 2011 Ford Fusion with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant issues with the **steering** system, which can lead to a sudden loss of power assist.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford Fusion?
Carfocal currently has 10 published Fusion reports, covering 2011 through 2020. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2020 Ford Fusion offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning the powertrain and engine, makes it a cautious used-car purchase.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Is the Ford Fusion reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Fusion. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2020 ford fusion offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning the powertrain and engine, makes it a cautious used-car purchase. and the 2020 ford fusion's value is diminished by its below-average reliability, particularly concerning its powertrain. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford Fusion?
Across Carfocal's published Fusion guides, recurring problem areas include Powertrain (Flex Plate/Transmission), Engine, and Electrical System (Infotainment/Battery). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Powertrain (Flex Plate/Transmission), Engine, and Electrical System (Infotainment/Battery).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
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- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints