AI Damage2015 Ford Fusion Energi: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 23
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 26% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 13% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 9% of all complaints
- 7 Equipment 4% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel/propulsion system 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (43% of all).
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (26% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 3 complaints (13% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (13% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 23 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Reoccuring headlamp outages. Requiring expensive repair because the front bumper must be remvoed to replace headlamps. This has now occured on more than one occasion following replacement of bulbs.
The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the electrical rack and pinion needed to be replaced and recalibrated.
The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that upon inspection, an oil leak was found. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and jerked backward several times. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure reoccurred increasingly while driving the following day.
And now white smoke billows out of the tail pipe when it's cranked. Second problem....electrical. Some of the steering wheel buttons, such as cruise and hands-free calling stop working over time. Third problem.... Front cv joints wear out way too soon.
The display in the dashboard shows the message "temporary lost communication with the climate system", and locks the windows, the vents stop working, no air is coming through. In addition, the cross traffic warning stops working, as well.
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle made a grinding sound. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (art hill ford lincoln, [address], merrillville, [ZIP]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired.
While driving the car (ac normally on), we will get to a full stop from driving (over ~40 min trips)... Whether in traffic on a freeway or stop sign... The cars check brake system light will flash & beep, and the car will not accelerate. Neither the electric motor nor the gas/hybrid engine will engage and drive.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,735 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fusion Energi has 35 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 23, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 23. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), loss of power / limp mode (13%), jerking, harsh shifts (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Ford Fusion Energi?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2015 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.