2020 Ford Fusion electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 38 complaints for the 2020 Ford Fusion, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 14% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
"The incident occurred immediately after shifting the vehicle into reverse and starting to move. The engine suddenly shut down with a 'System Performance' alert, and cooling fans engaged at maximum speed. Moments later, a thermal runaway event began in the high-voltage Li-ion battery pack, leading to a catastrophic fire. This is directly related to Recall 23V440 / 23S33 (BECM failure). The fire was extinguished by the local fire department in Telavi, Georgia (Country)."
Battery drains very quickly and needs to be jump-started repeatedly, which has risks to safety and equipment. This is a fleet vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ford Fusion
- Drivetrain & axles 65 complaints
- Engine 59 complaints