Driving from ca to co for christmas. While driving down the road, the "door open" light came on and the chime sounded as locked left rear door opened!! Unacceptable for a company that has made vehicles for over 100 years! I did a google search on the problem looking for a fix. I found a recall for years 2013-2014 only. No recall for my 2015, when it is obvious the cost saving measures still…
2015 Ford Fusion body problems
moderate 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 24 body complaints filed for the 2015 Ford Fusion, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2015 Ford Fusion?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 24 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 14 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 39,000 and 102,727 miles, with the median around 90,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 39,000; a quarter make it past 102,727. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Ford/Fusion.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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