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Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 Ford FusionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 186 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford Fusion, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ford Fusion has problems
186 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Power train1 crash/fire/injury
53Engine
38Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
12Fuel/propulsion system
12Steering
10Service brakes
9Forward collision avoidance
8Engine and engine cooling
5Structure
2912 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 67 | 1 |
| Engine | 53 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 2 |
| Steering | 12 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 29 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 Ford Fusion recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Risk. A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 power train complaints. 67% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 31% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
4under 30k miles16under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Fusion year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Ford Fusion safety ratings
2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Fusion owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Coolant Intrusion. Started with thick white exhaust when starting up in morning. Turned into acceleration lags, car shutting engine off when parked, and exhaust smell coming inside of car. 2014-2019 models have a recall for cracked engine block allowing cooling to leak inside, but 2020 models do…
A failed transmission cooling line caused the transmission fluid to leak. At no point did the vehicle display a check engine light, transmission warning, or any other indication that there was a problem. According to the Ford dealership, the transmission fluid had been leaking for some time.…
I’ve learned a while ago that the vehicle doesn’t have a working horn, I’ve replaced the fuse at least five times and it’s still not working. Yes the car was sold to me this way. Also I’ve been getting this warning to my ford app: “The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)…
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