Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford Fusion Energi
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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Fusion Energi has an average reliability, mostly due to issues in the electrical system and engine. Complaints for speed control and preventive systems also contribute to its mixed performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Battery check annually
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light appearance
- Unusual steering stiffness
- Electrical failures
- Erratic speed control
- Brake service alert
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. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.