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2019 Ford Fusion power train problems

74 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Fusion cite power train, 20% of all 378 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
74
20% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the power train

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“I am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas Fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. The vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive power. The loss of electric power steering assist and loss of power brake assist while driving through a live intersection with no warning lights or prior engine shuddering nearly caused a severe, life-threatening, or even fatal collision. The vehicle was removed from the intersection by physically pushing it with the assistance of other passing motorists and local police. I immediately called and requested towing services through the manufacturer. Services arrived 2 hours later. They started the car with no issue and drove it onto the tow truck. No engine lights or warning lights were present; the vehicle did not stutter or shake, and the vehicle had a 1/4 tank of gasoline. The vehicle was delivered directly to the Dealership. After it stalled and once it was removed from the intersection, no attempt was made to restart the vehicle until the towing service arrived. The dealership has had the vehicle for 2 weeks and claims they cannot diagnose the…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 21, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11765755
“My backup camera often freezes after I shift from reverse to drive. The screen turns blue and at time will have a live video of me driving showing what’s behind my car. Also my engine loses power and doesn’t accelerate as it should. There is a powertrain and censor error that shows due to the Che k engine light being on. I had the issue fixed once at a ford dealer however the issue was not resolved. It started up again 48 hours later.I have noticed that all other ford fusions have the same two issues and were included in the recalls but the 2019’s are not ? Please assist I have been trying to have these issues resolved for years with no success.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 14, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11750224
“When driving all of a sudden I feel the car loose power as I accelerated the car just reeved up and slowed down to a full stop. I put it in park turned it off sat for a few minutes. Restarted the car and put it in drive the engine RPM made a reving sounds but did not engage. I had to wait for a tow truck. When the tow truck arrived he started the car and drove it on the ram and locked it in and drove the car to my home. Tow truck driver unlocked my car and drove it off the bed of his truck. The car starts and that is it. It will dive a few feet then disengage.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 15, 2026Power trainODI 11744313
“transmission cable bushing failed. I see there is a recall for older models. The shift cable came off the transmission just like the recall problem had. this left my car stuck in reverse so i could not move the car or start it after I turned it off and I could not get it off the street.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 5, 2026Power trainODI 11735930
“This 2019 Ford Fusion (2.0L EcoBoost, 6F35 transmission) has had THREE identical flexplate/flywheel failures (GSAR code 6375), each diagnosed by a different Ford-authorized dealer. FAILURE 1 (Nov 2021, 51k mi): Lost power at highway speed on interstate. Coasted to stop, would not restart. Broken flexplate. Ford repaired under warranty, reimbursed all expenses. FAILURE 2 (May 2022, 59k mi): Would not start, starter whined. Same diagnosis - broken flexplate. Ford repaired under warranty, reimbursed all expenses. FAILURE 3 (Feb 2026, 133k mi): Broke down on busy road. Police responded with emergency lights until tow arrived. Same diagnosis - broken flexplate, free spinning. Ford REFUSES repair despite confirming Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 applies to this vehicle. SAFETY: Each failure causes sudden complete loss of drivetrain function with no warning. Failure 1 was at highway speed. Failure 3 required police response on a busy thoroughfare. The manufacturer issued CSP 22N12 acknowledging this defect. A manufacturer rep confirmed on 3/20/2026 that the program applies to this vehicle, then refused coverage citing mileage. The flexplate part was revised…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 21, 2026Power trainODI 11726090
“2019 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine has experienced overheating and misfire issues, linked coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, which can lead to engine overheating and potential fire hazards. This is a KNOWN issue by Ford but they have not issued a recall, or even let me know in the 6 years that I have had the vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 6, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11716150

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.