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2020 Ford Fusion

Plug-in hybridHybridGas

Midsize Cars
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

67 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls2 critical3

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA229

Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA42 mpg

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2020 Ford Fusion is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas midsize car with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 42 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 229 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid	Plug-in hybrid	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl + 68 kW DCPM	43	40	42 (61 MPGe blended)	26 mi electric	33	2.6 h	$1,500
Fusion Special Service PHEV	Plug-in hybrid	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl + 68 kW DCPM	43	40	42 (60 MPGe blended)	26 mi electric	33	2.6 h	$1,500
Fusion Hybrid FWD	Hybrid	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl + 280V Li-Ion	43	41	42	—	—	—	$1,500
Fusion Hybrid Taxi	Hybrid	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl + 280V Li-Ion	43	40	41	—	—	—	$1,500
Fusion FWD	Gas	FWD	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	23	34	27	—	—	—	$2,300
Fusion FWD	Gas	FWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	21	31	25	—	—	—	$2,500
Fusion FWD	Gas	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	21	31	24	—	—	—	$2,600
Fusion AWD	Gas	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	20	29	23	—	—	—	$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41899, 41900, 41802, 41803, 41798, 41800, 41801, 41799.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database

!critical

Equipment

25SA4

59,006 vehicles

ProblemFord 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.RiskAn electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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

NHTSA campaign 25V685000reported Oct 10, 2025Ford Motor Company

○minor

Back Over Prevention

25S72

200,237 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.RiskA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

NHTSA campaign 25V442000reported Jun 27, 2025Ford Motor Company

!critical

Electrical System

23S33

14,452 vehicles

ProblemFord 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.RiskA damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.FixOwners 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

NHTSA campaign 23V440000reported Jun 23, 2023Ford Motor Company

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

229complaints filed

11 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 1 · 2020: 5 · 2021: 9 · 2022: 24 · 2023: 45 · 2024: 55 · 2025: 58 · 2026: 32

Most-cited components

Electrical System80

Power Train66

Engine53

Unspecified30

Steering13

Fuel/Propulsion System12

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was a humming sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that intermittently the vehicle hesitated to start. The tire pressure warning light illuminated; however, the tires were new, and the air pr…”Mar 14, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

“The contact's husband owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that immediately after her husband had left the dealer after an oil change, the "Stop Safely Now" and "Check Engine" messages appeared on the instrument panel after an attempt to start the vehicle. Several attempts were made to restart the vehicle; after…”Oct 7, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

“Blower fan stopped working in middle of heat wave. Vehicle is only 4 years old and system not functioning with heat or cold settings.”Jun 21, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%
4 DR FWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%
4 DR FWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	11%
4 DR FWD	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★★☆	11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Fusion model years

2019 Ford Fusion

4 recalls · 467 complaints

2018 Ford Fusion

2 recalls · 502 complaints

2017 Ford Fusion

4 recalls · 1,191 complaints

2016 Ford Fusion

13 recalls · 1,688 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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