2019 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet

Engine misfire

51owner reports
89,000median miles
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

51 of the 121 reports of misfire on the 2019 Fusion describe misfire.

Part of Check engine light or misfire (121 reports)

2 recalls on this systemcovering the 2019 model year

No crash reportedin 51 reports

Tick what matches of 51 reports

a specific cylinder is misfiring

the check engine light flashes

coils or plugs were replaced

it came back after the repair

the engine shakes or runs rough

a code was pulled at the dealer

Misfire on other Fusion years

201568 reports 2016117 reports 2017118 reports 201867 reports 201951 reports

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: 2014, 2020.

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (9 reports) and the ignition coils (8 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

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Risk, remedy and owner complaints on recall 25V-685

23V-440Jun 23, 2023

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

The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.

Risk, remedy and owner complaints on recall 23V-440

All 3 recalls on the 2019 Ford Fusion, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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.

None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 76,000 and 104,000 miles, from the 32 reports that gave a mileage.

Is this a known problem?

The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 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.

Service bulletinTSB 22-2229Jun 10, 2022
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 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).
Service bulletin19B37-S3May 6, 2020
Some of the affected vehicles may exhibit coolant intrusion into the cylinder bores. Customer symptoms include coolant loss, excessive tailpipe smoke, or illuminated malfunction indicator lights (MIL) due to engine misfire.
Service bulletinTSB 19-2172Jun 13, 2019
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).

What owners wrote

“Misfire due to cracked cylinder wall letting coolant leak into the cylinder in the 2.0L turbo”
Filed Jun 11, 2026

“2019 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine has experienced overheating and misfire issues, linked coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, which can lead to engine overheating and potential fire hazards. This is a KNOWN issue by Ford but they have not issued a recall, or even let me know in the 6 years that I have had the vehicle.”
Filed Feb 6, 2026

“Radiator fluid leaking into cylinder 3, causing misfire. Has been a persistent and common issue with the 2.0L Ecoboost engines.”
Filed Feb 9, 2024

“Started the car with 24,007 miles on ODO and check eng light came on running real rough looked into ford pass app and it stated that it had a power train issue and misfire of cylinder. Took to dealership and was told that the short block had to be replaced to to coolant leaking into #2 cylinder from a crack.”
Filed Jun 18, 2021 · 24,007 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 51 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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