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2020 Ford Fusion Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 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 257 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 25V685000 2025-10-10 59,006 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 PREVENTION 25V442000 2025-06-27 200,237 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V440000 2023-06-23 14,452 affected
Defect

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

POWER TRAIN
62
1crashes
ENGINE
47
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
36
2fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26
1crashes1fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
2fires1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
10
2crashes
STEERING
9
3crashes
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
1fires1injuries
Total complaints257

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2020 ford fusion 1.5l ecoboost engine completely failed. Ford dealership diagnosed need for complete engine and turbo replacement at $13,475. Believed to be related to known ecoboost coolant intrusion defect.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-18

“2020 ford fusion 1.5l ecoboost engine completely failed. Ford dealership diagnosed need for complete engine and turbo replacement at $13,475. Believed to be related to known ecoboost coolant intrusion defect.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-18

“Coolant problems and cylinder damage on engine due to coolant intrusion. Ford has not issued a recall on this well known problem and issue on all ford fusion models. Several complaints have been made by many ford fusion owners for putting drivers and vehicle owners at risk of driving unsafe…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-17

“Coolant problems and cylinder damage on engine due to coolant intrusion. Ford has not issued a recall on this well known problem and issue on all ford fusion models. Several complaints have been made by many ford fusion owners for putting drivers and vehicle owners at risk of driving unsafe…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-17

“I have had this car for 6 years and the transmission has gone out on top of the purge valve, I have seen many people have the same issues with this model and year of this car. This needs to be adressed. I also see that there is a lawsuit against this issue with the transmission model 6f35”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-15

“I have had this car for 6 years and the transmission has gone out on top of the purge valve, I have seen many people have the same issues with this model and year of this car. This needs to be adressed. I also see that there is a lawsuit against this issue with the transmission model 6f35”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-15

“I have had this car for 6 years and the transmission has gone out on top of the purge valve, I have seen many people have the same issues with this model and year of this car. This needs to be adressed. I also see that there is a lawsuit against this issue with the transmission model 6f35”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · reported 2026-04-15

“I don't know if this qualifies as an immediate safety issue, however, if the vehicle is stopped and placed into park on a busy freeway, or in traffic in any way, then this absolutely is a safety issue after the fact because the vehicle cannot be moved due to not being able to get it into gear.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-28
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Ford Fusion as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.