The Lemon IndexFord Fusion.
The best Ford Fusion years are 2008, 2009, 2018. Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2012. Across 2010-2020, it has a Lemon Index of 193, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2006 to 2020.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2008.
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Quick answers.
Is the Ford Fusion a good car?
Not overall: it draws more complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2020: Lemon Index 193; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2008 and the worst is 2010.
What are the best Ford Fusion years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2008, 2009, 2018.
What Ford Fusion years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2010, 2011, 2012.
How many recalls does the Ford Fusion have?
128 safety recalls across the 15 model years we track. Most: 2013 (19), 2014 (19), 2010 (13). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Ford Fusion problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name transmission & drivetrain, engine and steering most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 48 | 2.1× fewer complaints than average | 53 | airbags (19%) | 5 | — | 21–24 |
| 2007 | 67 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 90 | tires (23%) | 5 | — | 19–23 |
| 2008 | 25 | 4× fewer complaints than average | 37 | speed control (22%) | 6 | — | 20–23 |
| 2009 | 33 | 3× fewer complaints than average | 48 | speed control (21%) | 7 | — | 20–23 |
| 2010 | 729 | 7.3× the average car's complaints | 1,758 | transmission & drivetrain (39%) | 13 | — | 19–39 |
| 2011 | 298 | 3× the average car's complaints | 861 | steering (36%) | 9 | ★★★★☆ | 19–38 |
| 2012 | 236 | 2.4× the average car's complaints | 644 | steering (62%) | 6 | ★★★★☆ | 19–38 |
| 2013 | 127 | 1.3× the average car's complaints | 456 | steering (17%) | 19 | ★★★★★ | 25–41 |
| 2014 | 101 | about average | 341 | steering (27%) | 19 | ★★★★★ | 25–41 |
| 2015 | 90 | about average | 268 | steering (25%) | 13 | ★★★★★ | 25–41 |
| 2016 | 148 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 410 | transmission & drivetrain (31%) | 13 | ★★★★★ | 25–41 |
| 2017 | 119 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 285 | electrical (30%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 20–42 |
| 2018 | 37 | 2.7× fewer complaints than average | 69 | engine (29%) | 2 | ★★★★★ | 20–42 |
| 2019 | 48 | 2.1× fewer complaints than average | 82 | engine (38%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 20–42 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 84 | electrical (43%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 23–42 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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