GOT IN THE PARKED VEHICLE AND THE DISPLAY ON THE DASH SAID THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT SHIFTER WAS IN PARK AND WOULD NOT MOVE. THE TRANSMISSION LINKAGE BUSHING HAD FAILED AND THE CABLE WAS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A KNOWN RECALL ISSUE FOR THIS MODEL. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VIN AND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS.
2016 ford Fusion powertrain problems
moderate 297 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
297
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). CANNON FORD LINCOLN (904 N DAVIS AVE, CLEVELAND, MS 38732, (662) 843-2785) WAS CONTACTED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT C…
CAR HAS 60K MILES. LOSING COOLANT NO LEAK. DIDN'T START ONE DAY. FIRESTONE COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. HAD MY CAR TOWED TO BAYTOWN FORD. AFTER A WEEK AND A $800 AUTHORIZATION TO OPEN THE ENGINE ONLY. NEXT DAY I WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW ENGINE. $6K. MY QUESTION WAS WHAT CAUSED THE ENGINE FAILURE, AND HOW CAN I BE SURE THE NEW ENGINE WONT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MY OIL CHANGES ARE REGULAR. MOBIL 1 OIL A…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 ford Fusion?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 297 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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