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Ford Fusion Energi years to avoid

The Ford Fusion Energi years to avoid are 2019, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2015, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.

397

Total complaints

2

Recall campaigns

2012–2020

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Ford Fusion Energi NHTSA complaints by model year148 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 60 complaints2014: 38 complaints2015: 34 complaints2016: 34 complaints2017: 23 complaints2018: 8 complaints2019: 148 complaints2020: 48 complaints
Ford Fusion Energi NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Fusion Energi years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2019High complaint rate148
2013High complaints + open investigation60
2014Open safety investigation38
2016Open safety investigation34
2015Open safety investigation34
2012Open safety investigation4

Every Fusion Energi year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2020480
2019avoid1481
201880
2017230
2016avoid340
2015avoid341
2014avoid380
2013avoid600
2012avoid40

Common questions

What are the worst Ford Fusion Energi years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Fusion Energi years to avoid are 2019, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2015, 2012. The cleanest year on record is 2018.

What is the best year for the Ford Fusion Energi?

By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Fusion Energi years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Ford Fusion Energi have?

Across all model years, the Fusion Energi has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 397 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.