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2016 Ford Fusion

13 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Power train

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 5,252 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V376000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,448,655 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V695000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

S. Virgin Islands.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 45,173 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V775000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,280,726 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V162000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,925,968 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

S. Virgin Islands.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 288,110 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V177000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 116,160 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V632000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 259,182 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V362000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 504,182 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,301,986 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V167000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 603,392 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V875000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 39 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V250000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 658 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V618000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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