2016 FORD FUSION HYBRID PROBLEMS


Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Throttle Body Assembly Failure
- Vehicle suddenly decelerated in traffic, "check powertrain" warning and wrench light illuminated
- Unable to accelerate, went into "limp mode"
- Throttle body assembly replaced
- Vehicle suddenly decelerated in traffic, "check powertrain" warning and wrench light illuminated
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2. Tire Defects
- Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires developed side wall bubbles in less than 40,000 miles
- Safety concern, all tires had to be replaced
- Michelin Energy Saver A/S tires developed side wall bubbles in less than 40,000 miles
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3. Brake System Failure
- Brake light came on spontaneously, followed by loss of braking power
- Brake pedal went soft to the floor, brake light came on, beep sounded
- Dealer found no problem initially, brakes failed again
- Brake light came on spontaneously, followed by loss of braking power
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4. Climate System Communication Error
- Error message "temporarily lost communication with the climate system"
- Unable to operate climate system, windows, door locks, or radio volume
- Error message "temporarily lost communication with the climate system"
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5. Engine Stalling
- Engine stalled multiple times while driving at various speeds
- Dashboard displayed "your car is not in park" message, misleading and potentially dangerous
- Roadside restart was necessary, potential for severe consequences in high traffic situations
- Engine stalled multiple times while driving at various speeds
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6. Vehicle Dies
- Vehicle dies in drive, park, and reverse without warning
- Check engine light appears, but disappears upon restart, unable to diagnose the issue
- Ford customer service provided poor assistance
- Vehicle dies in drive, park, and reverse without warning
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7. Electrical Malfunction
- Vehicle stalls while driving at 35 MPH, warning lights illuminated
- Module replacement required, potential safety issue
- Vehicle stalls while driving at 35 MPH, warning lights illuminated
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8. Vapor Management Valve Issue
- Engine light comes on after getting gas, dealership initially reset without repairs
- Later diagnosed with a vapor management valve issue, warranty coverage disputed
- Engine light comes on after getting gas, dealership initially reset without repairs
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9. Starting Issue
- Vehicle sometimes does not start on the first turn of the key
- Vehicle sometimes does not start on the first turn of the key
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10. Multi-System Failure
- Traction control, engine, airbag, and brake warnings appeared while driving, car lost power
- Vehicle diagnostics report indicated throttle, engine, airbag, and brake failures
- Had to tow the car to dealership for repairs
- Traction control, engine, airbag, and brake warnings appeared while driving, car lost power
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11. Advancetrac Error
- Error "service advancetrac" triggered, multiple systems deactivated
- Loss of power, unable to maintain speed, maximum speed limited to 50 MPH
- Throttle control system error code found, repaired under warranty.
- Error "service advancetrac" triggered, multiple systems deactivated
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774