Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2016 Ford Fusion Energi
The 2016 Ford Fusion Energi has limited available data. Most complaints center around electrical and engine issues, which should be checked carefully. However, with only 25 total complaints, these concerns may not represent a widespread problem. Due to unavailable recall data, potential buyers should perform a thorough inspection and ask sellers detailed questions.
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 26 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 6 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
Of the 26 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 26 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Power loss
How to check: Inspect battery and charging system for faults
Rough idle
How to check: Listen for unusual noises at idle
Steering stiffness
How to check: Turn wheel at low speed for stiffness
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Observe if the car starts smoothly
Red flag: Hard starting or no start
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises
Red flag: Knocking or rough idling
- 03
Low-speed turns
What to check: Check for steering ease and response
Red flag: Stiff or hesitant steering
- 04
City driving
What to check: Notice any lag in acceleration
Red flag: Delay in response to acceleration
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Monitor smoothness and power of acceleration
Red flag: Jerking or loss of power
- 06
Braking
What to check: Feel for smooth and steady braking
Red flag: Vibration or pulling when braking
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the electrical system been serviced?
- Have there been any engine issues?
- Has the vehicle been in any accidents?
- Are all manufacturer recalls addressed?
- How often was the car serviced?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle service records
- Title and registration
- Accident history report
- Warranty documentation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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