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3FA6P0HD3LR••••••2020 Ford FUSION
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford FUSION build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
174on the model
52builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 2Engine 2Suspension 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionJul 2025
Vehicle Make/Model/Year: Ford Fusion, 20XX (replace with your year) Component Affected: Suspension – lower control arm bushing or mount Summary of the problem: I am reporting a recurring and well-known issue with the lower control arm bushings on Ford Fusion models from 2013 and…
SteeringFeb 2025
The manufacturer is using the wrong material for the parts on my car. Currently, the right-side lower control bushing is bulging out because a steel bushing was used instead of the aluminum one specified on the website. This issue is causing my car to pull to the right, making…
EngineSep 2024
The component that has failed is the flexplate, transmission fluid pump, and torque converter. It was evaluated by ford and confirmed that it is the same issue as a previous csp that ford issued in 2022/23, but I was never notified of the issue. No lights or warnings prior to…
Back Over PreventionApr 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while in reverse, the proximity warning alert did not sound as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown
Power TrainFeb 2023
The car seems to lose power sometimes when you are going down the road. My engine light came on but it brings up a fuel cap code, and a emission control sensor. The extended warranty covered the emissions control purge valve. This started around 70,000 miles
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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 3FA6P0HD3LR157948 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.