2016 Ford Fusion brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 139 complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 139 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 63 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 63 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving on a damp city road, applied brakes to stop, ABS seemed to not function causing car to slide into the car ahead causing an accident. Accident did not deploy airbags.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake line ruptured. The parking brake was applied but was inoperable. The electronic parking brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The parts were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Fusion
- Engine 552 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 296 complaints
- Steering 178 complaints
- Electrical system 150 complaints
- Backover prevention 134 complaints
- Fuel system 92 complaints
- Body & structure 51 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints