2015 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 190owner reports
- 84,000median miles
- $6,000median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 8, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
430 of the 992 complaints on this car are about the engine. 190 of those describe misfire, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2015 Fusion.
Narrower sheets: Engine misfire (68 reports)
Tick what matches of 190 reports
Misfire 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.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (36 reports), the ignition coils (20 reports), the sensor (12 reports) and the catalytic converter (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the engine covers the 2015 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Fusion
Electronic throttle body malfunction. Closed feb 28, 2014.
None of these investigations covers the 2015 model year.
What owners paid
45 of the 190 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,100 to $8,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 63,000 and 111,000 miles, from the 155 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 11 service bulletins or notices for the 2015 Ford Fusion that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.
Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, or P018D.
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2015-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
7 more on the 2015 Ford Fusion page.
What owners wrote
“Coolant intrusion into cylinders of engine. Coolant leak into the cylinders can lead to corrosion, misfires, engine failure, and even potential car fires. Local ford mechanic confirmed thus was the issue and that he's personally seen SEVERAL others. No warning lights”
Filed Jan 30, 2024
“Engine Coolant Overheating Warning.keeps coming on. Engine coolant sensor 1 code amd Cylinders 1 and 2 misfiring codes on reader. Having to replace coolant every couple days. Afraid engine will be damaged and possibly catch fire.”
Filed Dec 26, 2023
“Engine blew up on highway, No warning codes. 38k miles. From dealership report/ found coolant low and entering #2 cylinder. Found coolant in oil. Recommended replacement of engine.”
Filed Dec 16, 2023 · 38,000 miles
“There is coolant slowly leaking into cylinders. I am having to put antifreeze in reservoir every other month. I am afraid it will ruin engine or catch on fire.”
Filed Mar 26, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 190 reports involved a crash. 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
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 184 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 125 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 124 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