2016 FORD FUSION Seats Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2016 FORD FUSION
8 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FORD FUSION. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
On 11/6/2025 we were rear ended at a dead stop. The posted speed limit was 35mph. The Other driver that hit us did not see us or attempt to stop, this vehicle was a hummer. The car was totaled. The front passenger seat collapsed, tilted backwards in a laying down position during impact. Injuries did occur and are being treated. After the wreck I attempted to raise the electric seat , you can hear the motor trying to lift the seat but the seat would not move.
Rear passenger seat belt will not release lock/tension/broken. Will not allow rear occupants to buckle in. Safety issue. Seems to happen on most 2013+ ford vehicles specifically trims like titanium with a 'inflatable belt" This issue should be recalled free of charge, It is a major safety issue not to be able to use a seatbelt. The best remedy would be inspect and replacement of broken components. Both occurred over 80k miles one being a truck (entirely different vehicle)
I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS NOW. FIRST THE SEATS STOPPED MOVING BACK AND FORTH. NO WARRANTY ON THE CAR SO TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS OFF ITS TRACK. A MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AND THEY SAID MY SEAT STOPPED SENDING COMMANDS TO THE COMPUTER. NOW THREE MONTHS LATER MY CAR RANDOMLY STARTED MAKING A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. GOT LOUDER EVERY TIME I STARTED THE CAR. SO ONCE AGAIN TOOK IT TO MY NEARBY FORD. THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID MY FLEX PLATE HAS CRACKED ALL AROUND AND THAT IT WOULD BE A $1600 REPAIR. THIS CAR IS STILL FAIRLY NEW. LOOKED INTO IT AND IT SEEMS A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME EXPERIENCE AND FORD IS AWARE OF THE MALFUNCTION AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS BUT STILL HAS NOT MADE IT A RECALL. VERY UPSETTING THAT I WILL...
MY CAR SEAT UNDERCARRIAGE IS DISATTACHED. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO A NEARBY FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALLS. ALTHOUGH MY CAR'S VIN DID NOT HAVE A RECALL, I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS EVERYONE ELSE THAT HAD A RECALL. I WAS UNABLE TO ADJUST MY CAR SEAT FOR SUITABLE DRIVING AND THEREFORE ENDED UP HAVING AN ACCIDENT. I TRIED TO REACH OUT TO SEVERAL COMPANIES IN REFERENCE TO MY SEAT ISSUE. NO ONE COULD HELP ME BC MY VIN NUMBER DIDN'T MATCH. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ISSUE SINCE 6/2020 BUT WAS TURNED AWAY AT PLATIMUM FORD IN TERRELL TX. PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I HAD A WRECK 12/28/20 MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE CRASH. THE FORCE OF THE AIR BAG BROKE MY HUSBANDS ARM, I...
WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE OR FINANCED IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP I ASKED FOR THE CAR FAX AND NOTICED THERE WERE TWO SAFETY RECALLS AND ASKED IF THEY HAD BEEN FIXED AND THEY GAVE ME TWO COMPUTER PIECES OF PLAIN WHITE PRINT OUT PAPERWORK THAT ONLY SAID SERVICED RECALL AND THAT THEY DID ALL THEIR SERVICE PAPERWORK LIKE THAT NOW ! I WAS DOUBTFUL UNTIL I JUST CHECKED YOUR SITE AND FOUND 8 UNREPAIRED RECALLS TO MY CAR. *TR
SINCE THE PURCHASE, I HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING THE HEADRESTS TO SIT AND STAY PROPERLY. ALSO THINK CONDENSATION IS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE REAR AND FRONT WINDOWS. *TR
MY BACKSEAT IS STUCK DOWN DUE TO MY MIDDLE SEATBELT BEING LOCKED AND I CANNOT GET IT TO COME BACK UP. THE SEATBELT IS WAY TO TIGHT THAT THERE IS NOT WAY FOR ME TO PULL IT BACK UP.
DRIVER SEAT (BASE) MOVES WHILE DRIVING AND (DRIVER SIDE) WIPER BLADES HESITATES DURING MEDIUM AND FAST SETTING.
Other 2016 FORD FUSION Problem Areas
Engine
426 complaints
Power Train
290 complaints
Unknown Or Other
192 complaints
Steering
166 complaints
Electrical System
130 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
103 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
79 complaints
Service Brakes
77 complaints
Air Bags
49 complaints
Structurebody
42 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
42 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
41 complaints
Back Over Prevention
35 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
26 complaints
Wheels
26 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
19 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
19 complaints
Seat Belts
17 complaints
Exterior Lighting
15 complaints
Visibilitywiper
12 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
10 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
6 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalbearingsbushings
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Modulesoftware
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadashill Start Assistsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsealsgaskets
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tiresmarkings
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint