The Lemon Index2015 Ford Fusion.
The 2015 Ford Fusion is about average by owner complaints: 268 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 90, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 13 recalls, and it gets 25 to 41 mpg combined. The best Ford Fusion year is 2008.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2013–2020 Ford Fusion, 20.9M views. The 2015 is the same generation.
- Gauges, lights & wiring1.6M views
Ford Fusion Headlight bulb replacement 2013-2020 *UPGRADE* // HOW TOThe Driver Mod · 877K views · 5 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical1.1M views
2013-2020 Ford Fusion 4" to 8" Sync 3 Touchscreen Upgrade - Infotainment.comInfotainment · 269K views · 6 videos - Transmission & shifter669K views
2015 Ford Escape or Ford Fusion Shifter ProblemArkland Farm · 212K views · 5 videos - Brakes & ABS617K views
How To Put A Ford Fusion's Electronic Park Brake Into Service Mode (2013-2018)How to Automotive · 235K views · 4 videos
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- Intake, EGR & engine sensors238K views
How To Reset The 2007-2019 Ford Fusion TPMS Light Low Tire Pressure SensorVehicle Freak · 156K views · 2 videos - Steering & suspension82K views
How to Replace Front Lower Control Arms 2013-2020 Ford Fusion 2.0L I4TRQ · 82K views
Before you buy, watch
Top 5 Problems Ford Fusion Sedan 2013-2020 2nd Generation1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know · 232K views
Ford Fusion (2013-2020): A Complete Reliability GuideThe Long Last Expert · 160K views
What You Should Know before Buying 2015 Ford Fusion "Common Problems"Flat Rate Mechanic · 82K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 1,066 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Fusion year. 2015 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 45K to 100K miles on the car (681 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 55K–106K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 40K–99K miles
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 58K–115K miles
Recalls 13
- transmission & drivetrain 2026
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
- brakes 2023
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- transmission & drivetrain 2022
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Show all 13 recalls
- brakes 2022
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
- latches/locks/linkages 2020
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- steering 2019
Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
- seat belts 2019
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
- transmission & drivetrain 2019
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
- transmission & drivetrain 2018
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
- steering 2018
The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
- seat belts 2016
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
- steering 2015
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or oth.
- transmission & drivetrain 2014
In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park.
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 163 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- All 2013-2015 ford fusions/mkz, 2015 mustang and mkc vehicles with reverse park aid camera active
- Ford/lincoln: tsb contains an owner notification letter
- Some vehicles transmission will experience, after a cold soak or an extended period with…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedFront brake jounce hose failures2022–2023
- ClosedDoor latch failures2019–2022
- ClosedSteering wheel fastening bolt loosens2017–2018
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Fusion Energi 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1550–2550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Shift lever cable broke. Vehicle would not shift out of driver. Shift lever is made of plastic and fell apart.
2015 Ford Fusion owner · NHTSA complaint 11031416
More owner reports
Driving steering eletric went out with out any warning kingsport tn took it to Ford they told us what wrong
NHTSA complaint 11140137
Noticed that steering wheel was loose while driving vehicle home from work for lunch at 12:00 on 10/27/17. Only wheel is loose- steering column is latched and stationary. Wheel has at leas 1/2" of give on all sides.
NHTSA complaint 11040505
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Ford Fusion reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 90; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Fusion year by this measure since 2010 is 2018.
What are the most common 2015 Ford Fusion problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (25%), transmission & drivetrain (21%) and engine (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Fusion have?
13 safety recalls (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Fusion get?
25 to 41 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Ford Fusion safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Fusion problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,000 and 100,000 miles. The middle report was at 73,000 miles, from 681 complaints.
Does the 2015 Ford Fusion have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Ford Fusion cost in fuel a year?
About $1550 to $2550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Ford Fusion have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Ford Fusion year is better than the 2015?
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