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2016 Ford Fusion Hev
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
1,455 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (30% of complaints, typically reported near 76k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#226 of 422Among the 2016 models with a matured record, the 2016 Ford Fusion Hev ranks #226, scoring higher than 46% of them. See the 2016 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%
5 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
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 2016 Ford Fusion Hev, plotted where owners report it happening.
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
30%432 complaints · typically near 76k mi · 73 in the last 2 years
“The coolant was leaking i to the engine and caused a crack in the block leading to the need to replace the engine”
Transmission & drivetrain
21%305 complaints · typically near 67k mi · 17 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently decelerated, and the vehicle stopped unintende…”
Steering
12%170 complaints · typically near 43k mi · 22 in the last 2 years
“Electric Power Steering Motor Attaching Bolts Corrode (NHTSA 19V-632, OEM 19S26): Corrosion of bolts in the electric power steering system can lead to loss of power st…”
Electrical system
9%131 complaints · typically near 10k mi · 11 in the last 2 years
“Electric Power Steering Motor Attaching Bolts Corrode (NHTSA 19V-632, OEM 19S26): Corrosion of bolts in the electric power steering system can lead to loss of power st…”
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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:
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 76k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report transmission & drivetrain problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 67k miles). Has this car shown any transmission & drivetrain symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- 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)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- 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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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.