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2015 Ford Fusion Hev

Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

995 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Engine problems dominate (27% of complaints, typically reported near 67k miles).

Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.

Score breakdown, by factor

Full methodology →

#166 of 383Among the 2015 models with a matured record, the 2015 Ford Fusion Hev ranks #166, scoring higher than 54% of them. See the 2015 ranking →

Complaint volume66
Severity67
Recall load100
Trend77

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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How it crashes

NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.

5/5 overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD

Front crash
Side crash
Rollover

Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%

Stability control: StandardForward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: Optional

5 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.

NHTSA crash-test photo, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD

Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.

The road ahead

What breaks on a 2015 Ford Fusion Hev, plotted where owners report it happening.

030k mi60k mi90k mi120k miEngine~67k mi · 264 reportsSteering~65k mi · 171 reportsTransmission & drivetrain~60k mi · 148 reportsBrakes~64k mi · 132 reportsElectrical system~64k mi · 111 reports

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.

Engine

27%

264 complaints · typically near 67k mi · 26 in the last 2 years

Coolant leaking into cylinder 2, misfire (P0302), overheating, and white smoke from exhaust. Mechanic diagnosed potential head gasket or coolant intrusion issue. Vehic…

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Steering

17%

171 complaints · typically near 65k mi · 9 in the last 2 years

The vehicle exhibited sudden loss of steering. Broken bolts on steering rack were discovered and vehicle was taken to dealer. Dealer bluespringsford.com refuses to fix…

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Transmission & drivetrain

15%

148 complaints · typically near 60k mi · 10 in the last 2 years

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH on the interstate, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The con…

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Brakes

13%

132 complaints · typically near 64k mi · 6 in the last 2 years

A previously recalled issue has reoccurred in my vehicle. I’d like to report it and understand my options moving forward. My brake light is on and will not go off! Mes…

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Recalls (0)

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Questions to ask the seller

Questions worth asking the seller of this Ford before you buy, drawn from its public record:

  1. Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 67k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
  2. Owners of this model report steering problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 65k miles). Has this car shown any steering symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
  3. Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
  4. How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
  5. Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?

Before you hand over money

Check the VIN for open recalls

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Get a pre-purchase inspection

A $150 to $250 independent inspection of this exact 2015 Ford FUSION HEV beats every score on the internet, including ours.

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What owners say

Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hev as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.