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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,791 miles

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2015 Ford Fusion electrical problems

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2015 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #79

Oct 032021

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Back up camera stops working while in the middle of backing up, sometimes it does not work at all.

- North Branford, CT, USA

problem #78

Dec 102023

Fusion

  • miles
The transmission shift bushing fell off and my gear shift is stuck in park while the transmission indicator is registering as neutral. This was a recall for many Ford Fusion models but apparently not mine, although it is certainly the same issue the other models were experiencing. The bushing lubricant/bushing appears to have worn down over time resulting in this issue.

- Lawrence, KS, USA

problem #77

Nov 242023

Fusion

  • 161,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the instrument panel intermittently became inoperable. The battery and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 161,000.

- Lewisburg, OH, USA

problem #76

Sep 262023

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Trunk unlatching on its own. Sometimes while in traffic.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #75

Sep 012023

Fusion

  • 139,683 miles
The power steer system went out on my car with no warning, the catalytic converter is going out. This car have caused me more problems than a little. The dealership are full so you can-??t get any recall done. This is a bad car and should be off the lots. I can-??t get reimbursed for no work I put into this car because I didn-??t take it to the dealership. This is unfair to me I work very hard for my money. This is about the third complaint I have sent and no one has responded. I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND FORDS.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #74

Dec 202020

Fusion

  • miles
Headlights do not work. I have replaced the low beams bulbs 3 times since purchasing my car over three years ago and each time the lights only work for a brief period of time them seem to short out unexpectedly, for no reason whatsoever. The high beams have been replaced multiple times as well. I purchased the fluorescent bulbs for better night vision. The lights were bright for a short period them dimmed and are only as bright as they should be if they were on low beam. This is some sort of an electrical issue or something to do with a manufacturer-??s defect. Since I purchased my vehicle almost 4 years ago, there has been an ongoing issue with the transmission or alternator. The car -??jumps out of gear-?? when putting the vehicle into park or when shifting the vehicle into drive from park. There is also a constant loud -??humming/vibration-?? sound that clicks on and off continuously once the car is initially crunk up. The passenger door is coming off due to the loosening of bolts I assume but I-??m not certain. Nothing has happened to cause this issue. The power outlets in the vehicle get extremely hot at times and cause phone cords to heat up. This has caused my phone to be destroyed! The rear view camera is now blurry with lines going through it. This is only happening when the car is put into reverse and rear view camera is in use. The Bluetooth and media in the vehicle gets stuck on -??Sync Line In-?? & at times will not change to any other setting. This seems to be an electronic issue as well. There have been MANY recalls on my vehicle and I have taken it to the Ford dealership for repair each time however, none of these issue have been resolved. I am a single mother who work-??s full time and is a full time student. This is my only form of transportation. I should not have to worry rather or not my car is safe for my children and I.

- Pearl River, LA, USA

problem #73

Apr 132023

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had to have my transmission replaced due to harsh shifting into 2nd & 3rd gear while driving, as well as when you slow down it would down shift in those two gears. Had the transmission replaced, and not even a week later after they also updated the ECU for the transmission, now this transmission that was put in is doing the exact same thing. Now a few weeks later my trunk is randomly opening while I'm driving or while I'm at work, ECT.

- Springfield, MI, USA

problem #72

Oct 152022

Fusion

  • miles
My trunk.just randomly opens also ever time I use my remote it will open the latch just clicks if I start the car the trunk opens many many times if I get in super quick close the doors and lock the doors it will stay closed this is not correct Ford just tells you to bring it in and nothing ever happens this is ongoing for most of the escapes fusions focus newer and alder mine is a 2015 fusion 1.5 eco boost This really needs to be fixed there-??s to many other problems these cars have bad transmission using coolant cracked blocks electric power steering growling like mine does just stinks spend good money for all these problems

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #71

Jun 012022

Fusion

  • miles
The side mirrors adjust to a position on their own. They also become fixed in this position and are unable to move. Not sure why this happens. I saw some complaints of water exposure being the issue but I have not been able to test this theory. This issue becomes very dangerous when on any road but especially the highway

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #70

Mar 232022

Fusion

  • 134,192 miles
The Power Steering Assist Fault went out on the car and this is a common problem with ford fusion. The worse-??s connected to the transmission became loose. This has cost me money from the dealership.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #69

Jan 172022

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Knocking sounds started happening when turning steering wheel. Confirmed by independent mechanic and Rodman Ford dealership to need power steering rack/electric motor. Recall for this problem on other 2015 Ford fusions but my VIN is not included. I have been told this is a serious safety issue and it should be covered.

- North Attleboro, MA, USA

problem #68

Jul 312022

Fusion

  • miles
When pressing the start/stop button for the engine, the plastic chrome retaining ring collapsed. This resulted in the entire start/stop switch assembly falling into the dashboard. Causing an issue with turning off and on the engine, as per manufacturer guidelines and in a safe manner. Replacement of the entire switch unit is required.

- Lantana, TX, USA

problem #67

Jul 082022

Fusion

  • miles
The brake lights remain on, car started jerking in traffic, no control of car function other than park and drive. Call around dealerships, they either didn't have the part, reschedule me time after time, then I had to wait. Now car is not working

- Waynesboro, GA, USA

problem #66

Jun 202022

Fusion

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to lock the front driver-€™s side door, the digital code buttons on the door were flashing however, the door would not lock securely. Additionally, the rear trunk lid would erroneously open and the instrument panel and dashboard lights would flash on and off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #65

Jun 222022

Fusion

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the messages: "Failed to Connect to AC Control System-€, -€œSRS Air Bags System Malfunctioning" and "Blind Spot Visual System Not Working" were displayed. Additionally, the vehicle went into limp mode independently and would not accelerate over 65 MPH. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle, the doors and windows failed to unlock. The contact banged the front driver's side door several times and the door finally unlocked. The contact was also able to unlock the rear driver's side door after several attempts. However, the front and rear passenger side doors remained locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer declined to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #64

Jun 182022

Fusion

  • miles
Electrical system failure on multiple components. Upon start entertainment system (radio, nav, etc.) is inoperable, A/C does not function, windows will not roll down. Has happened on multiple occasions.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #63

Mar 262022

Fusion

  • miles
This car will randomly shut off while driving at any speed on hot days. The display will say "Transmission not in Park" then the instrument cluster will go dark and the engine shuts off. There is no check engine light and there are no ODB codes presented. I have to wait some amount of time, which varies, before it will turn on again. It has also not turned on from sitting for more than eight hours on two hot days. This is very much a safety issue and searching the Internet I find it is not uncommon with Ford Fusion and Escape vehicles with no discernible solution being presented. My auto shop has looked at the vehicle and replaced the fuel flow sensor but it did not fix the issue. I have replaced the key ignition switch and immobilizer ring and pulled every fuse and cleaned the contacts with no resolution.

- Henderson, NV, USA

problem #62

Mar 122022

Fusion

  • miles
My car has approximately 97,000 miles on it. For the last 6 months, I've been getting alerts on my dashboard ("Service Advance Trak", "Hill Start Not Available", and one or two others). This happens at slow speeds and fast also when turning. When these alerts start, I lose power steering. I've also noticed that when I apply brakes at slow speeds, the ABS engages for a few seconds. I was told by the dealer that I needed a new battery but that was not the issue. I was driving with my kids in the car and it happen mid driving on the highway. I almost got into a serious accident but was able to gain control in enough time to steer out the way. This is a very dangerous issue and I see that it has been recalled but only on vehicles up North due to possible salt and water erosion with the snow. Now the dealership is suggesting to replace it costing 1800. This is absolutely ridiculous.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #61

Nov 042021

Fusion

  • miles
My car has approximately 110,000 miles on it. For the last 6 months, I've been getting alerts on my dashboard ("Service Advance Trak", "Hill Start Not Available", and one or two others). This happens at slow speeds and when turning. When these alerts start, I lose power steering. I've also noticed that when I apply brakes at slow speeds, the ABS engages for a few seconds. I was told by the dealer that it was the engine control module. I had it replaced and reprogrammed. However, the alerts and loss of power steering still happens though not as much.

- Milton, MA, USA

problem #60

Sep 212021

Fusion

  • miles
At approximately 80,000 miles, the abs censor came on, along with three other lights, one of which is traction control. The brakes begin acting out of control and power steering goes out. Mechanic came to look at it and told me that he-€™s seen a lot of the same problems with Ford vehicles, specifically fusions and fiestas. He told me it-€™s an ABS sensor in the electrical harness.

- Houston , TX, USA

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