2020 Ford Fusion: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 233 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
2020 fusion sel with 41,000 miles. while driving at 65 mph with adaptive cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly jerked on two separate occasions during a three-hour drive.
I recently acquired this vehicle from a dealer after the previous owner traded it in and after reviewing the carfax i did some deeper digging into this vehicle and discovered that there are 3 recalls that have not been serviced. i am hoping that there wasn't any secondary damage due to the recalled items as i haven't noticed anything necessarily wrong with the car but i figured i'd take it in to be safe. i also want
Coolant intrusion. started with thick white exhaust when starting up in morning. turned into acceleration lags, car shutting engine off when parked, and exhaust smell coming inside of car. 2014-2019 models have a recall for cracked engine block allowing cooling to leak inside, but 2020 models do not although there is an increased problem with this year and model of car.
The contact owns a 2020 ford fusion. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 23v440000 (electrical system); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | ||||
| 2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FUSION, FUSION HEV, FUSION ENERGI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.