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2016 Ford Fusion recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Fusion. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FUSION.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Fusion, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V376000June 9, 2026Power Train › Manual Transmission
25V695000October 13, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V775000November 17, 2023Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
23V162000March 10, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
22V413000June 10, 2022Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
20V177000March 23, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
19V632000August 29, 2019Steering › Electric Power Assist System
19V362000May 13, 2019Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift
18V471000July 16, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift
18V167000March 12, 2018Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
16V875000December 5, 2016Seat Belts › Front
16V250000April 27, 2016Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage
15V618000October 1, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Systems involved: Power Train (4) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Steering (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V376000Manufacturer no. 26S43

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,252 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
Not reported – November 3, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Safety risk

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V376000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V695000Manufacturer no. 25SA9

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
October 13, 2025
Owner notification
January 2, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,448,655 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
December 13, 2014 – April 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V695000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V775000Manufacturer no. 20S15

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
November 17, 2023
Owner notification
December 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
45,173 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Safety risk

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V775000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V162000Manufacturer no. 23S12

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2023
Owner notification
June 27, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,280,726 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V162000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V413000Manufacturer no. 22S43

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Report received by NHTSA
June 10, 2022
Owner notification
October 27, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,925,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Power Train › Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Safety risk

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V413000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V177000Manufacturer no. 20S15

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
March 23, 2020
Owner notification
September 21, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
288,110 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V177000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V632000Manufacturer no. 19S26

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
August 29, 2019
Owner notification
October 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
116,160 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
August 14, 2012 – June 28, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Safety risk

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V632000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V362000Manufacturer no. 19S16

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift

Report received by NHTSA
May 13, 2019
Owner notification
September 10, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
259,182 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
February 9, 2012 – April 4, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V362000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V471000Manufacturer no. 18S20

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever And Linkage › Floor Shift

Report received by NHTSA
July 16, 2018
Owner notification
September 20, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
504,182 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
May 15, 2013 – August 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V471000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V167000Manufacturer no. 18S08

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Report received by NHTSA
March 12, 2018
Owner notification
April 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,301,986 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
July 25, 2013 – March 2, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Safety risk

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V167000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V875000Manufacturer no. 16S42

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
December 5, 2016
Owner notification
May 16, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
603,392 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
November 2, 2012 – July 31, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. 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.

Safety risk

If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V875000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V250000Manufacturer no. 16C05

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Report received by NHTSA
April 27, 2016
Owner notification
May 19, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
March 10, 2016 – March 16, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Components: Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage; Seats

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety risk

An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V250000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V618000Manufacturer no. 15C11

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Report received by NHTSA
October 1, 2015
Owner notification
October 19, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Ford Fusion
September 3, 2015 – September 13, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FUSION

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V618000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 9, 2026.