# Recalls that may apply to the 2016 Ford Fusion A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [26V376000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V376000.md), 2026-06-09: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2015\-2018 Focus and 2013\-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. Built to 2015\-11\-03. - [25V695000](/recalls/nhtsa/25V695000.md), 2025-10-13: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2015\-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015\-2016 C\-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018\-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Built 2014\-12\-13 to 2016\-04\-04. - [23V775000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V775000.md), 2023-11-17: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving. - [23V162000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V162000.md), 2023-03-10: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2013\-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. - [22V413000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V413000.md), 2022-06-10: POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION \(PRNDL\). Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2013\-2019 Escape, 2013\-2018 C\-Max, 2013\-2016 Fusion, 2013\-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015\-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. - [20V177000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V177000.md), 2020-03-23: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2014\-2015 Fiesta, 2014\-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. - [19V632000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V632000.md), 2019-08-29: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2013\-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015\-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. Built 2012\-08\-14 to 2015\-06\-28. - [19V362000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V362000.md), 2019-05-13: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2013\-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. Built 2012\-02\-09 to 2016\-04\-04. - [18V471000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V471000.md), 2018-07-16: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2013\-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013\-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six\-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. Built 2013\-05\-15 to 2015\-08\-31. - [18V167000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V167000.md), 2018-03-12: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain 2014\-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. Built 2013\-07\-25 to 2018\-03\-02. - [16V875000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V875000.md), 2016-12-05: SEAT BELTS:FRONT. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013\-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. Built 2012\-11\-02 to 2014\-07\-31. - [16V250000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V250000.md), 2016-04-27: SEATS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Built 2016\-03\-10 to 2016\-03\-16. - [15V618000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V618000.md), 2015-10-01: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. Ford Motor Company \(Ford\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Built 2015\-09\-03 to 2015\-09\-13. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2023132](/recalls/tc/2023132.md), 2023-03-14: Brakes. Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced braking. Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on. This recall doesn't affect models with a Hybrid engine. Vehicles repaired under Ford warranty extension program 22N02 already have updated brake hoses, and don't require this repair. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front brake hoses. - [2022311](/recalls/tc/2022311.md), 2022-06-13: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly. Safety Risk: Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked. - [2019431](/recalls/tc/2019431.md), 2019-08-27: Steering. Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage \(Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland \& Labrador\). Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer. If one or more of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed. - [2019420](/recalls/tc/2019420.md), 2019-08-21: Other. Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” \(Replacement Market\) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1\-412\-995\-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass. - [2019226](/recalls/tc/2019226.md), 2019-05-15: Powertrain. Issue: On certain cars equipped with a 2.5 litre engine, the shift cable may detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the car while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the car could move suddenly. Safety Risk: Sudden and unexpected movement of the car could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and install a protective service cap. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked. - [2018379](/recalls/tc/2018379.md), 2018-07-17: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shift cable to the transmission may degrade over time and could detach. This could allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift position selected by the driver. This condition could also allow the driver to move the shifter to Park and remove the ignition key while the transmission gear may not be in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, this could result in unintended vehicle movement, which would increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing. - [2018130](/recalls/tc/2018130.md), 2018-03-14: Steering. On certain vehicles, the steering wheel bolt torque retention feature may not fully engage into the steering shaft. If the bolt loosens, the steering wheel may appear to be loose, which could affect vehicle control. If a loose bolt is left unrepaired, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column, which could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt. - [2016601](/recalls/tc/2016601.md), 2016-12-01: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, deployment of the driver or front passenger seatbelt pretensioner in a crash may generate internal pretensioner temperatures that can degrade the tensile strength of the outboard seat belt anchor cable. This could result in the seat belt not adequately restraining the seat occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply a coating to protect the pretensioner's cables. - [2015441](/recalls/tc/2015441.md), 2015-09-30: Fuel System. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 301 – Fuel System Integrity. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that was not manufactured to specification and may cause the vehicle to fail to meet the requirements of the standard. Improperly manufactured fuel tanks have thin walls that may crack if the vehicle is involved in a crash, which could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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