Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Fusion has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 378 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 #25V685000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V440000 Loss of Power or Fire from Damaged Control Module NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 161 complaints
- Electrical System 82 complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 55 complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 20 complaints
Of the 378 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 378 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford Fusion demonstrates an average reliability profile with notable electrical issues and engine complaints. Recalls mainly focus on software and electrical system faults, which highlight potential widespread electronics issues. However, mechanical failures appear less frequent, maintaining balanced overall performance based on owner reports.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | 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.
- Engine oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 3 years
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Transmission service at 60,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement yearly
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light warnings
- Unusual battery drain
- Vibration during acceleration
- Delayed transmission shifts
- Overheating issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.