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The 2019 Ford Fusion is associated with 428 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 101 reports (24% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 9 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, 2l 4-cyl, 2.7l 6-cyl, 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 42 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 103 MPGe (42 MPG on gasoline) with up to 26 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 428 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (101 / 24%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 2 fire / 7 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 20–42 MPG across 9 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Ford Fusion?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Fusion FWD 1.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 23 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Fusion FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Fusion FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Fusion AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Fusion AWD 2.7L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Fusion Hybrid FWD Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 43 MPG 41 MPG 42 MPG — $1,450 / yr
Fusion Hybrid Taxi Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 43 MPG 40 MPG 41 MPG — $1,500 / yr
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 109 MPGe (43 MPG) 97 MPGe (40 MPG) 103 MPGe (42 MPG) 26 mi EV (610 mi total) $1,450 / yr
Fusion Special Service Vehicle PHEV Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 106 MPGe (43 MPG) 97 MPGe (40 MPG) 102 MPGe (42 MPG) 26 mi EV (610 mi total) $1,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2019 Ford Fusion provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 26 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Ford Fusion?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD 10.9%
4 DR AWD 10.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Ford Fusion models.
View complete 2019 Ford Fusion crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Ford Fusion?

Summary of 428 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
428
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
7
Total Injuries
7

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 101 complaints
Engine 100 complaints
Engine & Cooling 43 complaints
Powertrain 36 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 18 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Ford Fusion problems & component breakdown (71 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Ford Fusion?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V685000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
NHTSA Campaign #25V442000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA Campaign #23V440000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
View all 2019 Ford Fusion recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Ford Fusion

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Ford Fusion

How many safety recalls does the 2019 Ford Fusion have?

The 2019 Ford Fusion is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA records list 428 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Ford Fusion. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 101 filings (24% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Ford Fusion?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Ford Fusion earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Ford Fusion get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Ford Fusion range from 20 to 42 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.