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US recalls (3)
Equipment: electrical, engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Back over prevention: software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fusion PHEV vehicles. The battery energy control module (BECM) may become damaged due to excessive voltage and current flow.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A damaged BECM can result in a loss of drive power or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery and update the BECM software for free, or Ford will repurchase the vehicle. If your vehicle is currently operating normally, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the fuse block and a software update as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). As an alternative remedy, Ford is offering a vehicle refund. Please see Ford's owner notification letter or contact Ford for full details. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S33.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2025-10-10 · campaign 2025-554
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2026-005.
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the block heater.
Visual system
2025-06-27 · campaign 2025-360
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.
High voltage
2023-06-23 · campaign 2023-355
Issue:
On certain Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), the high-voltage battery energy control module could become damaged. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels or the control module could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A battery energy control module that overheats can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail. As an interim repair, Ford will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install a fuse block for the battery energy control module. The dealer will also update the BECM software. When the final repairs are available, Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-voltage battery. To mitigate the safety risk, Ford advises you not to charge your vehicle until the recall repairs are completed.
Owner complaints (185)
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford Fusion (10 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 1,115).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 67 | |
| Engine | 53 | |
| Electrical system | 38 | |
| Unknown or other | 28 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Ford Fusion.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Ford Fusion version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Fusion AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Fusion FWD 1.5 L Automatic (S6) | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Fusion FWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Fusion FWD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 31 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Fusion Hybrid FWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 41 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Fusion Hybrid Taxi 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 40 | 41 | $1,650 |
| Fusion Special Service PHEV 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,600 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.