2019 Ford Fusion Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 306 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Fusion overview page.
What owners report
“2019 Ford Fusion 1.5L Ecoboost engine. Flex plate cracked at 78000 miles. Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 22N12 covers this issue for my make and model…”NHTSA complaint 11557826 — filed 12/01/2023
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate abnormally. The contact…”NHTSA complaint 11546347 — filed 09/25/2023
“I received a "shift sys fault" error after I shifted into the reverse gear and reversed into a parking spot at my apartment complex. My…”NHTSA complaint 11541800 — filed 08/31/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ford Fusion have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Fusion: 63 of 306 complaints on file (20.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Fusion have in total?
306 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
