2015 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 45owner reports
- 97,000median miles
- 7involved a crash
Newest report Sep 8, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
45 of the 124 reports of brake wear on the 2015 Fusion describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (124 reports) · also: brake fluid leak, soft brake pedal
Tick what matches of 45 reports
Brake light on on other Fusion years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2018, 2019, 2020.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
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.
All 13 recalls on the 2015 Ford Fusion, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Fusion
Front brake jounce hose failures. Closed mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V-162.
Extended braking distance. Closed jan 15, 2021, led to recall 19V-904.
Extended braking distance. Closed may 4, 2018.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 68,700 and 126,000 miles, from the 31 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“A previously recalled issue has reoccurred in my vehicle. Iâd like to report it and understand my options moving forward. My brake light is on and will not go off! Message appearing âhill assist not availableâ”
Filed Aug 1, 2025
“My first problem is that when i try to accelerate the speed it acts as if it doesnât want to go above the speed that Iâm already going! Also my engine light pops on and off and says it could be a number of things such as my brakes and exhaust. The last problem is that my brake lights will not turn off at all.”
Filed Jul 12, 2024
“The brake lights stay on permanently, even when the pedal is not pressed, and even when the car is turned off. This is clearly the same problem that Ford recalled these Fusions for in other states.”
Filed Jun 22, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 7 of 45 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 190 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 184 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 125 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 92 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 76 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 69 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 39 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 28 reports
- Rolls away in Park or will not shift out of Park 27 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 26 reports