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.
403
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2012–2020
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Fusion Energi years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 148 | |
| 2013 | High complaints + open investigation | 60 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 40 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 37 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 34 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 4 |
Every Fusion Energi year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2019avoid | 148 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2016avoid | 37 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 34 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 40 | 0 | |
| 2013avoid | 60 | 0 | |
| 2012avoid | 4 | 0 |
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 403 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.