Before buying a used 2020 Ford Fusion, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
183 complaints filed with NHTSA (10 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg) | 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg) |
| Fusion FWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Fusion FWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Fusion FWD — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Fusion Hybrid FWD — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 5.5 L/100 km (43 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) | 5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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.
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.…
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.
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.
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.
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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.