Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ford fusion hybrid. When the contact depressed the brake pedal to shift from park into drive to start the ignition, she was unable to shift gears and "parking gauge engaged" appeared. The contact also heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to suntrup Ford kirkwood (located at 10340 manchester rd, kirkwood, mo 63122, (888) 856-2335), but…
2015 Ford Fusion powertrain problems
moderate 140 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
140
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
4crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 140 powertrain complaints filed for the 2015 Ford Fusion, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 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
Owners have filed 140 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA powertrain 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 2 most recent
The vehicle was stuck in drive while the gear shifter was freely moving and not engaging to put the vehicle in to any gear.
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 Ford Fusion?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 140 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 101 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 60,600 and 116,000 miles, with the median around 81,252. A quarter of owners report trouble before 60,600; a quarter make it past 116,000. 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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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