2019 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 53owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- $8,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
197 of the 315 complaints on this car are about the engine. 53 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 53 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 (52 reports) and the short block or long block (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
All 3 recalls on the 2019 Ford Fusion, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Fusion
Electronic throttle body malfunction. Closed feb 28, 2014.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
What owners paid
6 of the 53 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $5,500 to $10,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 38,500 and 100,000 miles, from the 27 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The 2019 Ford Fusion I owned was having issues with smoke coming out the tailpipe upon startup, eventually leading to the engine seizing causing me to trade the vehicle in.”
Filed Sep 17, 2026
“This vehicle is another of many that is suffering from coolant intrusion due to Fords faulty design. This 2.0 has 68 thousand miles and needs a new engine. This has been a known problem for this engine between 2013 and 2019. We were sold a new car that would be reliable for years, itâs not. Now we may be out upwards of $10,000.00 for a car we just paid off a year ago.”
Filed Apr 26, 2026
“Coolant intrusion that Ford knows happens with these cars even with maintenance now they want me to pay 10k to get a new Engine with an updated part.”
Filed May 4, 2025
“Took my car to get looked at due to car overheating, jerking and smoke coming from muffler within a few weeks turns out air coolant leaking into engine. Had to get new engine paid $5,500.”
Filed Nov 18, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 53 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 136 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 121 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 36 reports