Midsize sedans · CD4 generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 21 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,991 to own, including $4,561 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Fusion.
Reliability
21/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$4,561
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
27 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$12,147
$10,689 – $13,605, estimate
Recalls
3
on record
Owner complaints
316
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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 when the block heater is plugged in.
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, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to
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.
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Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (29/100) and the 2016 worst (3/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 29/100 |
| 2019 | 21/100 |
| 2018 | 18/100 |
| 2017 | 5/100 |
| 2016 | 3/100 |
| 2015 | 17/100 |
Yes. It scores 21 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize sedans of 2015–2024.
It scores 21 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 316 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,561 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $14,991 over 5 years: $2,874 in lost value, $4,561 in repairs and $7,556 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $12,147 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2020 scores best (29/100) and the 2016 worst (3/100).
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.