Model year
2007 Ford Fusion
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 1,064 complaints for the 2007 Ford Fusion (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (614), SERVICE BRAKES (126), POWER TRAIN (60). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 730 complaints
- 2007 1,064 complaints
- 2008 1,353 complaints
- 2009 1,023 complaints
- 2010 5,130 complaints
- 2011 2,794 complaints
- 2012 2,517 complaints
- 2013 1,792 complaints
- 2014 1,333 complaints
- 2015 997 complaints
- 2016 1,646 complaints
- 2017 1,115 complaints
- 2018 442 complaints
- 2019 316 complaints
- 2020 184 complaints
Recalls
21V158000 · Mar 10, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…
19V904000 · Dec 18, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may…
17V024000 · Jan 10, 2017
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…
16V384000 · May 31, 2016
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally…
Complaints
1,064 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 58, fire flag on 5, injury field 56, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING · TIRES:VALVE | Oct 14, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 |
| EA12009 | Floor mat interference with accelerator · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Dec 12, 2012 | Jun 12, 2014 |
| PE16017 | Extended Braking Distance · SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE;… | Dec 20, 2016 | May 4, 2018 |
| EA18002 | Extended Braking Distance · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Apr 18, 2018 | Jan 15, 2021 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion · 2.3L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Fusion · 2.3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Fusion · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Fusion AWD · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2007 Ford Fusion at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.