Ford Fusion ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2006–2019)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Ford Fusion we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Fusion across generations.
Average Score
79/100
Best Year
2006 Ford Fusion
Score 88
Weakest Year
2014 Ford Fusion
Score 72
Every Ford Fusion Ranked
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A steadfast and affordable sedan, the 2006 Fusion offers impressive longevity if you can navigate its few predictable weak points.
Top risks: Power Steering System · Body & Subframe Rust · A/C Compressor
A solid, economical used car choice with a few well-known systemic issues that are manageable with proper pre-purchase checks.
Top risks: Air Conditioning System · Power Steering System · Body & Chassis Corrosion
A reliable workhorse with a few predictable weak spots that can be managed with proactive maintenance.
Top risks: Power Steering System · Transmission (6-Speed Automatic) · Rust & Corrosion
A practical sedan that delivers value, but requires attention to specific powertrain and steering weak points.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission · Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) · HVAC System (Blend Door Actuators)
A comfortable, efficient sedan that requires attention to its well-known steering and transmission vulnerabilities.
Top risks: Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) · 6F35 Automatic Transmission · Rust and Corrosion
A comfortable, feature-packed sedan, but be diligent with inspection to navigate its known mechanical weaknesses.
Top risks: Transmission (6F35 Automatic) · Electrical System · Engine (1.5L EcoBoost)
A dependable, affordable sedan, but requires diligent pre-purchase inspection and proactive maintenance to mitigate common age-related failures.
Top risks: Power Steering System · Body & Chassis Rust · Automatic Transmission (5-Speed)
A practical sedan offering good value, but specific high-cost repairs are a notable concern.
Top risks: Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) · Automatic Transmission (6F35) · Rust & Corrosion
A handsome and capable sedan offering great value, provided you carefully vet its most common and costly weaknesses.
Top risks: Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) · Automatic Transmission (6F35) · MyFord Touch Infotainment System
A handsome sedan that offers good value, provided its known mechanical weak points are thoroughly vetted.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (6F35) · 1.5L EcoBoost Engine Coolant Intrusion · Electrical/Infotainment System
A comfortable sedan that delivers value, but specific engine choices and electrical quirks demand attention.
Top risks: 1.5L EcoBoost Engine Coolant Intrusion · Transmission Shifting Issues · Electrical System & SYNC Glitches
A handsome and feature-packed sedan, but long-term reliability hinges heavily on powertrain selection and diligent maintenance.
Top risks: EcoBoost Engine Coolant Intrusion · 6F35 Automatic Transmission · Electrical/Infotainment Glitches
A sharp-looking sedan that offers great value, but comes with notable engine and transmission risks that can lead to expensive repairs.
Top risks: EcoBoost Engine (1.6L & 2.0L) · 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6F35) · Electrical/Infotainment System
A modern sedan with great curb appeal, but a few critical mechanical weaknesses mean you should proceed with caution and a thorough inspection.
Top risks: 1.5L EcoBoost Engine (Coolant Intrusion) · 6F35 Automatic Transmission · Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS) & General Electrical
Problems That Follow the Fusion Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Power Steering System
Appears in 4 model years · 29% of generations
6F35 Automatic Transmission
Appears in 3 model years · 21% of generations
Automatic Transmission (6F35)
Appears in 3 model years · 21% of generations
Rust & Corrosion
Appears in 2 model years · 14% of generations
Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS)
Appears in 2 model years · 14% of generations
Electrical/Infotainment System
Appears in 2 model years · 14% of generations
1.5L EcoBoost Engine Coolant Intrusion
Appears in 2 model years · 14% of generations