Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford Fusion has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 997 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V376000 Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V162000 Front Brake Hoses May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V011000 Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V177000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V632000 Steering Gear Motor May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V590000 Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V362000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V471000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V167000 Steering Wheel may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V875000 Front Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupants NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V250000 Loss of Power Steering Assist From Salt Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V736000 Key Removal When Not In Park/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 272 complaints
- Steering 163 complaints
- Power Train 145 complaints
- Unknown or Other 125 complaints
- Electrical System 102 complaints
- Service Brakes 82 complaints
Of the 997 complaints on file, 34 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 997 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford Fusion is rated below-average due to multiple recalls related to powertrain and braking issues, compounded by high owner complaints regarding the engine and steering.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission shifter | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| brake hoses | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| electric power steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,400 | occasional |
| clutch | 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 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Cooling system flush every 50,000 miles
- Inspect suspension components annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises or vibrations
- Steering wheel play or difficulty steering
- Delayed gear shifts or slipping
- Sudden loss of braking efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.