The Lemon Index2007 Ford Fusion.
The 2007 Ford Fusion is better than average by owner complaints: 90 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 67, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 19 to 23 mpg combined. The best Ford Fusion year is 2008.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,064 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Fusion year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 60K to 118K miles on the car (538 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 63K–120K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 78K–134K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 66K–108K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2021
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- brakes 2019
The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show all 5 recalls
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- equipment 2014
The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 19 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr,…
- Various driveability/transmission symptoms - pcm/tcm calibration updates 3.0l - aisin f21 auto…
- Sludge buildup in throttle body leading to less airflow or engine idling rpm
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedExtended braking distance2018–2021
- ClosedExtended braking distance2016–2018
- ClosedFloor mat interference with accelerator2012–2014
- ClosedTire valve cracking2008–2009
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Decreased tire inflation which has ed to the replacement of two of my tires.
2007 Ford Fusion owner · NHTSA complaint 10246685
More owner reports
Vehicle pulls to the right, brakes are working correctly windows are beginning to mold, cd has eaten up cd's, tires do not grip road well.
NHTSA complaint 10202728
Valves on wheels dry rotting and cracking on vehicle, 2007 Ford Fusion. Tire repair shops are saying a recall is out on these valves but no response from fomoco. Have had 2 incidents of flat tires due to this problem.
NHTSA complaint 10239114
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Ford Fusion reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 67; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Fusion year by this measure since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2007 Ford Fusion problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (23%), transmission & drivetrain (12%) and electrical (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Fusion have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Ford Fusion get?
19 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Fusion problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 60,000 and 118,900 miles. The middle report was at 85,000 miles, from 538 complaints.
Does the 2007 Ford Fusion have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Ford Fusion cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Ford Fusion have?
2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Ford Fusion year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works