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2015 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
127
Latest Feb 7, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
13%
of 985 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
12
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
4

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Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2015 Ford Fusion submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 127 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming brake

The 25 most recent of 127, in the owner's own words

AirbagsBrakesDriver assistance
Filed Feb 7, 2026
Crash reported

Brakes, emergency brake, brake switchs. Backup camera turns black while backing up. And yes it’s available for inspection. Car keeps braking and jerking in the other lane by itself. Emergency brake kept coming on by itself randomly. Also I almost hit someone when my back up camera went black. Yes the problem have been confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Yes it have been inspected manufactures police and insurance representatives. Yes ever single light came on. Advanctrac light. Brake light, emergency break light, abs light and traction control light and tpms and airbags light.

NHTSA ID
11716512
Incident
Oct 13, 2018
Brakes
Filed Sep 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the RPM was elevated; however, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V011000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the recall repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,370.

NHTSA ID
11690383
Incident
Sep 27, 2025
Mileage
100,370 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 1, 2025

A previously recalled issue has reoccurred in my vehicle. I’d like to report it and understand my options moving forward. My brake light is on and will not go off! Message appearing “hill assist not available”

NHTSA ID
11677824
Incident
Jul 30, 2025
Brakes
Filed Jun 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the brake light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal was loose. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, was unable to confirm when the parts would become available. The failure mileage was 126,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11669151
Incident
May 30, 2025
Mileage
126,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Jun 16, 2025

I was driving on the highway in my car stop going then it start rolling backwards a little then i hit the breaks then put in park in put it back in drive then it started driving again then my brake lights came on and didn’t go off for about a week I have to unhook the battery I have a 8 year old son I was on the way to the hospital because my grand father was on life support when all this took place there was trucks going around us we almost got hit my three car thank god I made it home safe then I got. Home in my car just keep getting load as if I’m hitting the car there’s a load sound it makes when I start it up in i dont feel safe driving it … when out it being check out i really need some one to look at it

NHTSA ID
11667063
Incident
Jun 13, 2025
Brakes
Filed Nov 7, 2024

I've had recurring issues of brake failure. Thankfully, none of the issues have resulted in fatality, injury or major damage. My most recent issue happened as I was leaving my job. I depressed the brake to put the car in drive and the brake went down almost to the floor. I hesitantly drove the car to an auto shop near my home and was able to have the brakes serviced. I have included that invoice (10.02.24) along with some invoices from previous issues (09.07.17) (04.12.18). There have been recalls made concerning the break line in Ford Fusions that were released around the same time as mine (Recall #23S12). I question if, although my vin number does not show in the recall search, my car should have been included within this recall. I'm concerned and I would like to know if I have any options toward reimbursement for these repairs and/or a complimentary inspection to make sure there is indeed no safety issue that is connected Recall 23S12 or any other Ford brake line recall. Please review this information and follow up at your earliest convenience. Thanks

NHTSA ID
11624074
Incident
Oct 2, 2024
Brakes
Filed Aug 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the Electric Parking Brake would unexpectedly while driving at various speeds without driver input. The contact then had to press the release for an extensive amount of time before the Electric Parking Brake was released, allowing the contact to return to driving the vehicle. The message “Electric Parking Brake Service Required” was displayed. The contact stated that the radio display screen had begun flashing on and off while driving at approximately 25 MPH. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts for the recall repair were not available. The dealer was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the Electric Parking Brake failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11607301
Incident
Mar 13, 2023
Mileage
120,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, it was discovered that brake fluid was leaking from the front driver’s side wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver's side brake hose had ruptured, causing the brake fluid leak. The brake hose was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 96,355.

NHTSA ID
11604643
Incident
Jul 17, 2024
Mileage
96,355 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jul 12, 2024

My first problem is that when i try to accelerate the speed it acts as if it doesn’t want to go above the speed that I’m already going! Also my engine light pops on and off and says it could be a number of things such as my brakes and exhaust. The last problem is that my brake lights will not turn off at all.

NHTSA ID
11601465
Incident
Jul 11, 2024
Brakes
Filed May 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11587692
Incident
Mar 10, 2023
Brakes
Filed May 6, 2024
Crash reported

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the driver slammed on the brake pedal, the vehicle veered towards the left, and crashed into the guardrail. The vehicle was uncontrollable. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, fire, police report or air bag deployment. The contact was able to continue to driving. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. .The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

NHTSA ID
11587229
Incident
May 3, 2024
Mileage
167,000 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed Apr 24, 2024

1. The Ford dealership in Glendale, CA refused to do the brake pedal recall, but it shows as complete. The car was bought at this dealership and never had work done to the brake pedal. (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 23V162000). 2. The car burns oil way quicker than it indicates. This has happened twice to me now where I had to replace the entire engine because I completely ran out of oil before I was due for a change. I check my oil religiously after that because there are no signs of leakage. I checked my oil [XXX] after having my oil changed on [XXX] and its bone dry I have only driven under 3000 miles. I still have over 2000 miles until im suppose to change my oil and its only been 2 months. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11584976
Incident
Feb 20, 2024
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Apr 15, 2024

Within in the past year I have had to have my entire rear brake system repaired and they keep stating that the emergency park brake is malfunctioning and getting stuck. I have had those parts replaced and now I being told again that the same problem is occurring. There has to be an issue with the brake system that keeps causing this to happen after repairs have been made.

NHTSA ID
11583144
Incident
Mar 24, 2023
Mileage
150,106 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed Apr 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was notified of a misfire in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the ignition coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

NHTSA ID
11580904
Incident
Apr 3, 2024
Mileage
105,000 mi
AirbagsBrakesElectrical
Filed Mar 19, 2024

I've already submitted this complaint before and nothing is done by it and investigator investigated this but I'm still continuing to have this problem and Ford will not fix the issue unless I spend thousands of dollars. I am having an issue with the safety airbag system the AC system not working The windows do not work, passenger windows don't work , ac control system doesn't function...

NHTSA ID
11578187
Incident
Mar 19, 2024
Brakes
Filed Mar 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and attempting to decelerate, with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to decelerate as intended. Upon natural speed loss and increased effort depressing the brake pedal, the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway and bring the vehicle to a complete stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the brake caliper, resulting in abnormal wear and tear on the rear passenger’s side brake pad. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

NHTSA ID
11575631
Incident
Mar 4, 2024
Mileage
150,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an increased brake pedal travel time. The contact also heard a grinding sound. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 157,199.

NHTSA ID
11569124
Incident
Dec 18, 2023
Mileage
157,199 mi
BrakesDriver assistance
Filed Jan 19, 2024

I have taken my car to the shop multiple times for brake issue. Brakes smoking and calibers will not release on rear driver side brakes. I took my car to Marmet Tire paid 380 they said it was was brakes and calibers two weeks later same issue I paid 280 for actuator since problem still not fixed. Next I took to Todd Judy Ford they refused to fix the said Marmet tire needs to fix since they had it first. I took it Ba k to Marmet tire they said I needed a brake hose which they replaced and two days later while me any son was driving on [XXX] the brake pedal went to floor while driving so then Marmet tire contacted Todd Judy Ford Patrick street Charleston WV I took the car there and spent 280 for a brake flush two days later brakes grinding and overheating. Called ford corporation they told me to take back to Ford Patrick Street so I called for appointment advised I need an appointment so I can contact ford corporation for a case number and nobody will call me back just emails for over a week saying someone will be contacting me. The problem is nobody knows how to fix my brake issue and $1000 later my car is still not fixed and I can’t drive it has been 4 months. 2015 Fire Fusion INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11566576
Incident
Oct 1, 2023
Brakes
Filed Dec 22, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the contact became aware that there was fluid leaking from the rear brakes. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and the contact was informed that the brake fluid was leaking, and the rear brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

NHTSA ID
11561479
Incident
Nov 1, 2023
Mileage
95,000 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed Dec 6, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 25 MPH, the brake line cracked and burst. The contact stated that the vehicle jumped the curb, and the parking brake was activated. The vehicle was jerking and failed to move. Additionally, the lug nuts were swollen. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was water inside cylinder #4. The contact was informed that the engine had pushed oil into the wiring harness and flooded the computer. The flexible brake lines were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

NHTSA ID
11558781
Incident
Sep 1, 2022
Mileage
77,000 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed Nov 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost all power and independently shifted into park. The Hill Assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to the brake bumper not being installed. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

NHTSA ID
11553979
Incident
Sep 1, 2023
Mileage
123,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 29, 2023

This is car is original under recall 22V011000 as this car registered in Texas, but that recalls goes away and can no longer found in the system. without remedy the recall might put human on risk as indicated in recalls.

NHTSA ID
11552441
Incident
Oct 28, 2023
Brakes
Filed Sep 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated while pulling out of parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed, but there was no pressure on the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that brake fluid was leaking underneath the front end of the vehicle, and there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 119,400.

NHTSA ID
11545710
Incident
Sep 20, 2023
Mileage
119,400 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 21, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID
11539856
Incident
Aug 21, 2023
Brakes
Filed Jul 4, 2023

July 1 2023 Me and my daughter were driving to go to fireworks and without warning the brakes went out completely. Hose busted on driver side

NHTSA ID
11530341
Incident
Jul 1, 2023

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