2019 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet

Engine stalls or loses power while driving

35owner reports
78,000median miles
0involved a crash

Newest report Jul 9, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

268 of the 311 complaints on this car are about the engine. 35 of those describe stalling.

Tick what matches of 35 reports

it stalled while driving

it stalled at idle or a stop

warning lights came on

it restarted right away

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (4 reports) and the engine (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the engine cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

25V-685Oct 10, 2025

Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Risk and remedy

Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

23V-440Jun 23, 2023

Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Fusion

PE13-003opened Feb 21, 2013

Engine · model years 2010 to 2013

Electronic throttle body malfunction. Closed feb 28, 2014.

NHTSA summary

On February 21, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 to investigate allegations of electronic throttle body (ETB) failures resulting in sudden reduction of engine power in model year (MY) 2009-2013 Ford Escape, Fusion, Mariner and Milan vehicles. During this investigation, Ford identified a condition in subject vehicles equipped with 2.5L and 3.0L engines that may result in a sudden reduction of engine power.According to Ford, the ETB internal motor contacts may develop a high resistance material buildup condition on the commutator, resulting in intermittent electrical connectivity and reduced engine power. When this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) or Wrench light will illuminate and the vehicle may enter a limited limp home mode.Ford?s trade name for the feature is Failure Mode Effects Management (FMEM) mode.In this mode, engine power and vehicle speed are reduced, while full function of the power steering, power braking, lighting, and climate control systems are maintained.ODI?s complaint analysis indicate that the predominant failure mode involved reduced motive power associated with the limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Analysis of warranty claims provided by Ford identified 59,807 claims related to ETB replacements and approximately 50 percent of claims are associated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle B

None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 35,454 and 89,000 miles, from the 25 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Internal coolant leak into cylinder heads causing overheating and engine failure. dealer confirmed diagnosis in writing. this matches ford TSB 19-2346, but ford refuses coverage since over 100k miles. This creates a safety hazard; vehicle overheats suddenly and can stall while driving.”
Filed Aug 26, 2025 · 100,000 miles

“Overheating and coolant leaking Into cylinder block causing misfire in engine. Could cause stalls and potentially a fire from overheating. Known issue from Ford they are only offering to repair up to a certain. Mileage”
Filed Jun 16, 2023

“2019 Ford Fusion SE. Car kept stalling and running hot. I took it in and thereâs coolant in the cylinders, which means new engine. Havenât had the car a year and a half. Chevy sent me to Ford, Ford wants my extended warranty to pay for it. If it does, Iâll be capped off and still have to come up with $1000!!”
Filed Aug 28, 2022

“Car has been blowing excessive smoke from the exhaust only on start up after car has been parked for a few hours. Ford acknowledged new engine was needed however a week after my car had been waiting for the engine ford said it didn't need an engine. Started after the first oil change at about 9000 miles car stalled immediately after I left the dealership from getting an oil change.”
Filed Jun 12, 2022 · 9,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 35 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.