The 2019 Ford Fusion has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 273,695 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 397 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT25V6850002025-10-1059,006 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit…
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters,…
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V4420002025-06-27200,237 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,…
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Consequence
A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
146
1injuries
POWER TRAIN
62
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25
1crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
7
STEERING
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
AIR BAGS
4
3crashes3injuries
Total complaints397
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2019 ford fusion. The contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v440000 (electrical system); that the parts were available, the local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were still not available and were on back order.…”
“My 2019 ford fusion 2.0l ecoboost (89,000 miles) experienced a sudden, severe engine malfunction due to a known manufacturing defect. The vehicle exhibited severe engine shuddering and a harsh cold-start misfire upon ignition. A diagnostic scan revealed trouble codes p0316 (misfire on startup),…”
“When driving all of a sudden I feel the car loose power as I accelerated the car just reeved up and slowed down to a full stop. I put it in park turned it off sat for a few minutes. Restarted the car and put it in drive the engine rpm made a reving sounds but did not engage. I had to wait for a…”
“My 2019 ford fusion has been diagnosed with the prominent ecoboost coolant intrusion defect requiring a newer 2020+ redesigned engine replacement. Ford is refusing to replace it or provide any discounts even though it's clearly a engineering defect. The vehicle has just 38,500 miles in 7 years of…”
“All four tires separated at the bead, catastrophic tire failure. Thank goodness they went flat in the driveway and not traveling at 65 mph on the interstate. 235/50r/17. These are 80,000 mile tires and this occurred at 35,500 miles. Purchase from costco and when we went back they basically told us…”
“2019 ford fusion with 82,362 miles- just told engine coolant leaking into the cylinder walls and engine replacement is needed. Dealer said do not drive it! This is a known problem with this model and ford has not recalled it. Ford is aware and have sent ts bulletins to their service departments…”
“Transmission cable bushing failed. I see there is a recall for older models. The shift cable came off the transmission just like the recall problem had. This left my car stuck in reverse so I could not move the car or start it after I turned it off and I could not get it off the street.”
“Very frequently, the rear view camera will stop working, glitch and go black. Then give the message, camera is unavailable”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Ford Fusion as of
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