2009 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

30Engine complaints

2.9%Of all 1,020 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES471 · 46.2%

AIR BAGS359 · 35.2%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC55 · 5.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL31 · 3%

ENGINE30 · 2.9%

Share of the 1,020 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Fusion overview page.

What owners report

“MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2009 FORD FUSION TO COLLEGE ORIENTATION IN MANKATO, MN. THE CAR WENT INTO "LIMP" MODE ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10730897 — filed 06/29/2015

“SMART JUNCTION BOX AND TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED. IT'S A NEW CAR WITH 37000 MILES .”NHTSA complaint 10717549 — filed 05/20/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10703630 — filed 04/03/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Fusion have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Fusion: 30 of 1,020 complaints on file (2.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Fusion have in total?

1,020 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 65 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.