2015 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 76owner reports
- 84,000median miles
- $6,550median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 3, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
310 of the 992 complaints on this car are about the engine. 76 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 76 reports
Engine failure 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: 2020.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (74 reports) and the short block or long block (6 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
29 of the 76 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $3,100 to $8,300.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 67,000 and 100,000 miles, from the 59 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“I have a coolant intrusion into the engine and blew my engine in the middle of driving down the highway. No signs, no warning. Lost control, ended up on side of road. Had husband pull it the rest of the way home.”
Filed Aug 3, 2026
“Car began leaking coolant, overheating, smoking (white smoke) and misfiring on cylinder #3. Based on my research, this is an issue Ford knows about due to it being a defect in the design, yet I'm being told I have to pay to replace the engine. We replaced the spark plugs, coils, and nothing helped. We took it to a mechanic and were told we need an entire engine replacement and it won't be covered by Ford.”
Filed Oct 31, 2025
“Coolant leaking into cylinder 2, misfire (P0302), overheating, and white smoke from exhaust. Mechanic diagnosed potential head gasket or coolant intrusion issue. Vehicle is out of warranty. This seems related to known issues on EcoBoost engines, including TSB 19-2208 for later models, but no recall exists for the 2015 model. Major safety concern and potential engine failure”
Filed Jul 10, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 76 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.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
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
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 124 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 92 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