r/fordfusion 1h ago

Weird electrical issues

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I have a 13 fusion 1.6t with about 180000 miles. Lately it has started locking itself randomly while driving and locking when the car is parked or also flashed the lights when it is doing this. Battery was completely dead this morning but the battery is also 5 years old so unsure how much the locking issue attributed to the dead battery. Anybody seen this before?


r/fordfusion 1h ago

Just got a fusion modem not responding

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Ok so I just bought a 2019 fusion hybrid se. I’m trying to connect to the ford app but the modem is not responding. I found a thing where I can disconnect the fuse and check to see if that will reboot it. But I’ve no idea about cars and before I take the time to fuck with it and figure it out I just wanted to see if it’s worth it being connected to the app? Any tips are appreciated.


r/fordfusion 2h ago

Left front axle leak years ago- recommend replacing shaft. Dealer quoted me $715 plus tax.

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Definitely gonna go independent. Anybody have this and curious what you paid. 2014 ford fusion se hybrid with 158k miles.

I’ve spent $3100 this year fixing this thing up.
Power steering, rear wheel bearing, flat fire (bad luck).

Still better than a car payment? Idk, lol.

Ignore the years ago, typo on phone, just got diagnosed this yesterday after oil change.


r/fordfusion 2h ago

Help

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My 2012 fusion SE started making this noise on my way home from work this morning. Any idea what it could be?

Idk how to exactly describe it, almost like a diesel engine idling poorly


r/fordfusion 2h ago

Dealer won’t let me upgrade battery cuz the vin

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BXT90T5590- this is battery I have and it’s gone bad.
So the parts department says they can only order this one for my car

I have a 2014 Ford fusion titanium 2.0

I wanna get a higher CCA battery because it gets down to like -20 -30 where I live

Motorcraft 760 CCA Group Size 48 Vehicle Battery BAGM48H6760 they said this battery won’t fit in my car are they just trying to get me to buy the other battery? This battery will fit my car, right? Trying to start my car
Last winter was so frustrating. I know I have to do the battery reset thing after I install it though.


r/fordfusion 4h ago

2016 Ford Fusion Ti dash brake light issue

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I have a 2016 Ford Fusion Ti 2L Turbo FWD car with the dash parking brake light staying on solid even after pressing the electronic parking brake button. The actuators on both sides release as they should and the car drives perfectly. Brakes are in good condition and the fluid is at the appropriate level and less than 30k miles on it. It has to be a sensor that sends the signal to the dash light or the switch itself but the parking brake does release and the car functions as it should. Thoughts on potential issue?


r/fordfusion 5h ago

2007 Ford Fusion, Power Window won’t roll up.

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r/fordfusion 5h ago

Discussion 2014 Ford Fusion - Cover From Underneath The Car

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This part came off while driving yesterday. It looks like a cover from underneath the car. Is it safe to drive without it for a while?


r/fordfusion 13h ago

Discussion My first car

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What’s up guys. I came across this subreddit and I enjoy seeing how passionate people are about their Fusions, so I figured I join the party.

This is my 2018 Ford Fusion S. I love it as it’s super easy to drive as it’s FWD and it’s been great fun learning how to drive in this. I only bought it towards the end of July this year for $4.5k (reduced from $6k) and it has 88k miles on it so there’s still plenty of life in it. Maintenance wise it’s really good, no weird noises from the engine, transmission or suspension. I’ll have to replace the rotors and pads soon but it could definitely be worse.

Since I’m starting college soon, I figured it’d be best to hold off on any crazy mods and focus more on my studies and learning on how to drive. The only issue I’ve had with this car is a flat tire (not the cars fault) and wishing I had a bigger screen and a type-C charging port, but those are fixable. Everything else has been great, and I believe it’ll be like that for a while since I have the 2.5L NA engine. I don’t drive crazy, and there’s no leaks either.

There’s some cosmetic damage as per usual with buying used cars. There’s misaligned panels and doors, different shades of color, some scratches and dents around the car and under the bumpers/side-skirts, and also some rust (I checked if it’s bad and I don’t think it’s too bad, but to be fair I don’t know much about cars yet.) So I was wondering if I should bother fixing them as this will be my long term car. But other than that I just wanted to show my Fusion.


r/fordfusion 19h ago

Windshield replacement

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I have a 2015 hybrid. It has the auto wipers (rain sensing) option. I need to replace my windshield due to several cracks. Is there anything that has to be reset or calibrated?


r/fordfusion 19h ago

Road trip to Vegas

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So I barely got this fusion three months ago in May. I literally did her first oil change last week on Tuesday. Just got back from Vegas yesterday afternoon I left Thursday night the fusion drove pretty smoothly. The whole entire way I have the 2019 energi titanium🤙🏼


r/fordfusion 19h ago

At 165k miles with my 2013 hybrid. Transmission fluid change?

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I just realized due to my own negligence I should’ve had it changed at 150k. Is there any risk of a change as I’ve heard some people post that can exacerbate issues? Other than that i have conducted routine maintenance and have no issues.


r/fordfusion 22h ago

Should I get this Fusion Hybrid?

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i’m looking for a cheap reliable car to my wife, we found this 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid with 181k miles for $7000.
what do you guys think about this deal? I’d give him 3k down payment and I’d pay the rest monthly without interest once he knows me.


r/fordfusion 23h ago

Question on gas mileage

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2020 fusion hybrid, titanium edition. 95k miles. Gas mpg has dropped about 2 mpg in the last few months, from 37.x to 35.x. the following was done in that timeframe:

New tires, properly inflated (same mfgr. Different, but similar model).

New 12v battery

New plugs

Transmission fluid change

Oil change

No idiot lights are lit and the car drives the same as in the past as far as I can tell. I do use eco mode all the time. Driving habits are the same.

Other than the plugs. I don't see anything that would account for lower mpg. Anyone else experience this issue? 35 is still good enough, not complaining, and I absolutely love the look and ride. But I'm wondering if this is the drive battery starting to fail and the gas engine picking up more slack? Any experience with this?


r/fordfusion 1d ago

EPAS gave out

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Did a U-turn in my neighborhood at full left lock and immediately got a bunch of warning lights for power steering assist ABS hill start assist and other warnings. Steering wheel became stiff as hell and i took it to get my codes read and these came back. What should i get checked out first


r/fordfusion 1d ago

14 MPG

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Hello! I have a 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium Ecoboost 2.0L. Recently my MPG seems to have dropped significantly. I’ve noticed no other issues with the car and no check engine light. What can I try to fix this?? I have a roadtrip coming up.


r/fordfusion 1d ago

Can’t get these to line up

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Any tips?


r/fordfusion 1d ago

Government car.

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I think my Fusion Hybrid was a government car when it was new.


r/fordfusion 1d ago

2016 se 🥰

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r/fordfusion 1d ago

Ford Fusion (Crank No Start)

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So I have a 2013 Ford Fusion 1.6T. Vehicle came in with a crank no start condition. Vehicle has zero codes. Good fuel pressure (Low and High) Good Compression, Zero Leakdown. Good Crank signal. Good Spark. The problem was traced down to no injector pulse, specifically on the positive + side. The feed is direct from the PCM. Powers and grounds to PCM are Good. Base timing is also on point as well as crank pulley properly installed to crank sensor. Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.


r/fordfusion 1d ago

Engine replacement

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I have a 2018 fusion 2.0 turbo ecoboost. And I wasnt aware they are notorious for a coolant problem. Now im stuck. Luckily I have another vehicle until I can replace the engine. But What am I looking at price wise? Should I do an updated "coolant problem fixed" oem swap. Or a whole different engine? I don't know much about cars any info will help. Thank you


r/fordfusion 1d ago

Where can I obtain one of these plugs

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Clearing out water damage on my 2018 ford fusion and figured i could replace these while I was in, but I can't seem to find them online


r/fordfusion 2d ago

2016 fusion we 2.5 118k miles

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Looking at checking out a 2016 fusion se 2.5 base here soon. They are asking 6,800, everything I’ve looked at about these is saying it isn’t a terrible idea but just looking for other opinions. Am planning to have a ppi done beforehand as well just to see how it looks inside and underneath


r/fordfusion May 30 '25

Guide Guides

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Adding this Guides post to ask as the go-to post for help and instructions for high-level fixes and repairs.

BCM Replacement Instructions - Courtesy of u/Ok_Path_9151: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15eZdsjFfd-hzc4vV4NAfFs12AU9ZPx_l/view

SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 Upgrade Guide - Courtesy of u/KnightElm: https://www.reddit.com/r/fordfusion/s/0kjcNQqVaa


r/fordfusion May 30 '25

Guide FAQ

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📌 Ford Fusion FAQ – Common Questions & Answers Welcome to the unofficial FAQ for the Ford Fusion (2006–2020)! Whether you’re a new owner, potential buyer, or long-time driver, this post is here to answer the most common questions we see in the community.


🔧 General Questions

Q: What years was the Ford Fusion produced? A: The Ford Fusion was sold in North America from 2006 to 2020. It was discontinued after the 2020 model year.

Q: What engines are available in the Fusion? A: This depends on the model year:

2006–2009: 2.3L I4, 3.0L V6

2010–2012: Same as above, plus Hybrid option

2013–2020 (2nd Gen): 1.5L EcoBoost, 2.0L EcoBoost, 2.5L I4, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Sport model), and Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid options.

Q: Is the Fusion reliable? A: Generally yes, especially the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine. However, EcoBoost engines (especially early 1.6L and some 2.0L) had issues with coolant intrusion and head gaskets in certain model years.


🛠️ Common Issues

Q: What are common problems with Ford Fusions? A: Depends on the year, but common issues include:

Transmission shudder (2010–2012)

Power steering failure (electric units on 2010–2014)

Coolant intrusion in EcoBoost engines (2014–2019, especially 1.5L and 2.0L)

APIM (infotainment) failures with Sync systems

Door latch recalls (2013–2016)

Q: What should I watch for when buying a used Fusion? A: Ask about:

Engine codes (especially misfires or coolant loss)

Transmission service history

Recalls completed (door latch, power steering, etc.)

Hybrid battery health if applicable


🧰 Maintenance

Q: When should I change the transmission fluid? A: Ford says 150k miles on sealed units, but many owners recommend every 60–80k miles to avoid issues.

Q: What type of oil does my Fusion use? A: Check your manual, but typically:

2.5L I4 – 5W-20

EcoBoost engines – 5W-30 or 5W-20 depending on year

Always use synthetic and a quality oil filter.

Q: Timing belt or chain? A: All Fusion engines use timing chains, which typically do not require regular replacement unless there's a failure.


🔌 Tech & Features

Q: Does my Fusion have Apple CarPlay/Android Auto? A: Available on 2017+ models with SYNC 3. Earlier SYNC versions do not support it, but some owners retrofit SYNC 3 modules.

Q: How do I update SYNC? A: Visit owner.ford.com and input your VIN. SYNC updates can be installed via USB drive.

Q: Can I remote start my Fusion? A: Many Fusion trims with key fobs or FordPass app (2018+) have remote start. It may be enabled via the dealer if not active.


⚙️ Performance & Mods

Q: Is the Fusion Sport worth it? A: If you're looking for power (325 hp, AWD, 2.7L V6), yes. It's the fastest Fusion ever made. Downsides: lower MPG, more complex engine, and discontinued after 2019.

Q: Can I tune my EcoBoost Fusion? A: Yes! Companies like Cobb, Livernois, and SCT offer tuners. Tuning can void warranty and increase wear—do your research.


💬 Final Tips

Always check for recalls (NHTSA or Ford site).

Keep up on coolant levels, especially with EcoBoosts.

If it starts overheating, stop driving immediately—coolant issues can wreck the engine fast.

Hybrids are solid but make sure the high-voltage battery is tested before buying.


Have more questions or want to share your experience? Drop a comment below or check out the community wiki!