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Buying a used 2019 Ford Fusion? Check these 3 recalls first
Two of the three recalls are fire-related: a battery control module issue specific to the plug-in hybrid, and an engine block heater campaign shared across many Ford and Lincoln models. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The third is a rearview camera that can go blank. NHTSA lists 374 owner complaints — unverified reports — weighted heavily toward engine and engine cooling, then electrical and powertrain, with five crashes, two fires and seven injuries attached.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm whether it is the plug-in hybrid, and if so that the battery control module recall was performed
- Run the VIN for open recalls, including the engine block heater fix
- Cycle the rearview camera several times and ask for engine and cooling repair records
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Ford Fusion
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Fusion plug-in hybrid battery control module fire risk | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln engine block heaters can catch fire | Equipment | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
374 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 213 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 81 | Yes |
| Power Train | 73 | None found |
| Fuel System | 19 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 10 | None found |
| Steering | 8 | None found |