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3FA6P0H79GR••••••2016 Ford FUSION ENERGI
This build draws 18.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Ford FUSION ENERGI build (28 vs 2).
28on this build
20on the model
13builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 8Steering 7Service Brakes 4Back Over Prevention 4
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJul 2020
The contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while the son was driving approximately 20 mph and making a left turn the braking system failed while depressing the brake pedal causing the vehicle to crash into a brick wall. During the crash the driver sustained a…
SteeringcrashJan 2017
After coming to a stop on our highway ramp. I had intended to make a right turn. Before I took my foot off the brake my car accelerated causing my back tires to lock and screech. I was unable to turn the steering wheel toward the right so that I could remain on the two lane…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2026
It's been 1 year and there is still no resolution to this recall. When does this become a priority for the car manufacture to find a solution sooner rather than never?
Back Over PreventionJul 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image displayed a…
Electrical SystemMar 2025
Rear view camera works ( sometimes ), The rear view camera worked fine for years, but I brought the car in for basic service at the Ford Dealer > oil change, tire rotation, fluids topped off > and after this repair, my rear view camera wasn't working.. I brought it back to the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FA6P0H79GR163771 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.