What You Should Know before Buying 2015 Ford Fusion "Common Problems"
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- In this video I just wanted to go over a few things you should consider before buying a Ford Fusion. This vehicle has the 1.5 L turbo engine in it and the customer was complaining of a check engine light and poor performance.
We found the high pressure fuel pump and cam follower had worn into the camshaft causing this car to need the engine replaced due to metal inside the motor along with other issues that direct-injected vehicles have.
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VW/Audi had this issue on their older FSI engines. They fixed it on the TSI engines by putting a roller on the end of the cam follower and made the cam itself have 4 lobs instead of 2.
We replaced the exhaust cam on several of those. All of them ran great after. I always recommended full engine replacement due to the internal debris issue to be clear.
Do you have video showing how to replace the high fuel pressure and the intake manifold
Haven’t really messed with too many of these so maybe you’ve seen this before, right now I’m dealing with a 2015 2.0 turbo came in with a dead mis cylinder one and a P0299 turbo boost undercharge, went through the typical diag and came to discover cylinder one had zero compression and the leak down test showed 100 percent blow by coming out of the intake, going to pull the valve cover tomorrow to see what’s going on with the intake valves but maybe you’ve seen this issue before? Also would the P0299 be on because of the no compression or is it possible something happened with the turbo first that then caused the cylinder one problem?
Thanks man just replaced mine.. knew nothing about a cam follower... Replaced at 60k miles and it wasn't worn through but black coating was mostly worn off... Replaced with a new one from rock Auto... Very impressed with performance now as well fuel pump definitely making a little more pressure... You just saved my engine and ass! This should be a schedule maintenance most definitely any gdi engine at 50k whether or not you think it's worn or not replace regardless and save your engine
Yup, hopefully, more people will take my advice and save themselves a huge headache.
My engine broke because of that
Wow! I'm glad i stumbled across this! I have a 14 fusion with the 2.5 liter. Is this still a problem for my engine too? I have about 71k miles on mine. Seems to run great yet.
@@ricodinero5313 how many miles
@@michaelburton no your engine is great. Not Ecoboost.
Would that whole High Pressure pump need changed too? Or just the follwer?
I have the 2016 Fusion with this 1.5 Ecoboost. I had engine light with decreased performance yesterday. Checked the vvt intake solenoid and the screen on the end had bits of junk all over it. Cleaned it off and it's running better. But what likely caused it? Metal from a fuel pump issue that you talked about here? Or powder from the recent induction service? Also I just now noticed oil in the intake tube. It looks to be entering from a small tube that connects to it. This car was running great and had no blow-by before I took it to the dealer. Could they have botched the induction service?
These Fusion & Escape EcoBoost engines are time bombs. Just waiting for something bad to leak, break or total engine failure. GDI, turbo & water intrusion... oh MY! Change your oil often & do maintenance than you should but... sooner or later...
Hi just wondering where are the ford 1.5 ecoboost engines are made, the ones going into american cars . I have a ford escape with a 1.5 in Australia i think our engines are made in Romania and the car is built in spain.
Crazy how small and cheap of a part can bring such an advanced machine to its knees.
250k on my 18 2.5 fusion, lately is been a little jerky when I give it gas but no dash lights. Should I try this or the replacement of the injector
Thought you couldn't use fuel system cleaner with a turbo without damaging it?
Does anyone have the part number for the follower . I cant seem to locate online anywhere.
My 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium had a recall on the safety door latches and they were replaced in 2018 by a local dealer. Its been 18 months since the latches were replaced and while driving to work my door flew open while driving..I pulled over & walked to the passenger side front door and tried to close it..The door bounced back open..The safety latch (which was recalled and fixed) the recalled part broke..
I took it to the dealer Coccia Ford in Plains Twp. PA. Frank Dominick the service manager states Ford only gives you a 12 month warranty on a recalled part..This seems ridiculous and it also cost me $279.00 to be exact..I called Ford Service and they don't care!
I've owned cars for over 35 years and not one of them I had to worry about the door opening while driving..I'm done with Ford
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium owner
I hope your door doesn't fall off or open while driving because Ford Doesn't care
#Ford #FixOrRepairDaily #CheapHeap #MexicanMadeGarbage #FordBlows
JimmyTwoGunns
Ford cars self destruct after the warranty🤥🤥🤥
Have you ever had one that has overheating code an now transmission won't barely move car.
So I rebuild these almost every single week I am a Master Tech for a Ford dealer I've never seen one of these buckets for the high pressure fuel pump wear out when customers do general maintenance and they keep up with it
Now what makes me say that is the amount of tarnishing in the color of that oil and on the parts
When I have customers that show up at the dealer for their schedule oil changes and they keep up on their service never does this happen but the engines that I do see that come in with this tap it issue here are the ones that don't keep up on their maintenance
Hello, how do you think, what is the reason of oil in intake manifold?
What you need to know is every vehicle brand has its common issues. Number 1 culprit for failures such as this is bad maintenance and how the car was driven. That being said I own a 2015 Fusion with the 2.5l engine and I would not recommend one from my own experience with ours. Ours at 22k miles had a cracked head in 3 places that flooded the engine and left us stranded. They repaired it under warranty and we had good luck for 2 years. Now at 50k miles the damn thing has a misfire on cylinder 3 and so far I changed plugs,put new ignition coils on and still misfiring so I am down to it is a bad injector or something going on with the PCM. Still have not resolved this issue as of yet. If you have come across this issue with the 2.5l engine let me know what your findings were thanks:P
Three words Lucas fule injector cleaner! I use it once a month and she's running just fine!
did they ever change the oil?
What’s an easy way to find out about a car like engine size or transmission? Going to Ford website? Thinking about buying this 2014 Fusion SE. 108 K miles salvage title for $5900. Rear camera is unavailable and tire pressure sensor fault light is on.
Did they fix this for 2020 models?
I really hope that's not what's wrong with mine. I just got a P0087 code for low pressure in the fuel rail. Plus it feels about 40 to 50 hp below what it should be... I've got a 2015 Ford Fusion SE ecoboost.
Edit: Yep, I pulled it off and that was the exact issue. Luckily I've got a bumper-to-bumper warranty, so hopefully its covered lol. Its gonna need a new engine.
Replace the fuel rail hi and low pressure sensor on fuel rail... One is on top passenger side and the other is driver side by fire wall... Buy both from rack auto been there done that
How many miles did you have at the time of failure? These engines seem to be very finicky and problematic
My fusion had 72000 on it. Just had an engine installed with 12000 miles. As for the blow by do you think a catch can would help ?
Jeff Zipf
Ford engines only last as long as the warranty🤥
I think the Fusion S with the 2.5 L 4 cyl engine that came without turbo, should last longer (less pressure and parts moving).
I've seen many of the 2.5 L4 last well past 150K miles with minimal or no problems.
Do you recommend replacing just the cam follower or the fuel pump AND the cam follower?
You can't just replace the cam follower and the high-pressure fuel pump because all that Metal is down inside the engine so the engine literally has to be replaced to do it correctly
If it says on valve cover 2.5 that it’s engine size ?
Which link in the description says the codes and diagnosis
Her is the link amzn.to/3599i2z
These motors are very very common to crack the block between cylinder all and the coolant jacket or blow the head gasket
Mine broke 2 cylinders and busted the block.
People are telling me to sell it, but im not gonna get much from a car that cant walk
@@steam1873 If you have some time and a few extra dollars swap a closed deck 2.0 eco boost engine and it will be an amazing car that can last. Also once you put 300k miles on the swap it still runs good and is worth more than any 1.5turd on the used market.
that happens for bad oil ?
Does this apply to the 2.5 L Duratek engine found in the 2015 Ford fusion SE?
No, that engine is port injected and is rock solid. It doesn't have the issues these 1.5 and 2.0 ecoboost engines do.
I have the 2.5l an love it
Is ford fusion 2.5L 2014 manual transmission good? Thanks
I’ll just keep my 94 F150
Fix Or Repair Daily
SAME Problem HERE at 95,000 mls! RIP. The 1.5 Ecoboost is the worst engine
I drive a 2014 ecoboost fusion 2.0 liter but have to disconnect the positive cable to reset my transmission to prevent it from jumping into gear every so often. What the heck is THAT about?🤷♂️
Charles Keating try using premium gas and change the throttle body and get back to me..
I've got a 2015 ford fusion with the 1.5 liter. 134,000 miles and I've noticed the coolant level has been dropping. No check engine light, and still has power.
Update?
Over 147,000 miles now. Had to top off coolant about 2 weeks ago for the first time in about 7 months. It didn't take very much. Still running great.
Exact same thing that was wrong with mine.
Sucks man . Same with me too. Apprently theirs a class action lawsuit against ford for this
I got here because we have a 1.5 Ecoboost that has a rough idle and is loosing coolant. No white smoke, coolant loss is like half an inch / 3 months in the reservoir. Still worrying.
ast5515 it’s probably too late now but the coolant leaks into the engine by a crack or it leaks into the engine and caused the crack. Happened to mine same engine at only 60k miles it was cylinder wall on 2 that cracked and started to misfire. Had the whole engine replaced. Will never by a Ford again.
Same here. Cracked block cylinder 2 and 3. Ford replaced with a short block under warranty.
Your engines done. Ford self destructing engines after the warranty🤥
dont forget the 2016 as well. Ford never fixed the coolant leaking into cylinder. Cause misfire and other problems. Ford has yet to do a recall on 2016-2019, but did on the 2013-2015 with the same issue only those ones caught fire. So the newer ones wont kill in a ball of flames but they wont run either.
Yeah my 2016 is currently having these issues.
@@waynemontgomery1612 there has to be something we can do. this should be a crime selling these cars like this.
The amount of oil that's in that intake manifold is normal on those engines it will actually hold about a half inch of oil in that intake manifold and that is normal that's how they build them and it's a crappy design
So overall are these good cars and will they last if u take care them. Looking a 2019 for the wife. How does the 2.0 last. Pros of turbo vs non turbo if I could get some input I'd appreciate it. Just want something reliable and good on fuel.
**American pride** get an Accord.
@@adrianc3477 right on yeah were gonna skip new car get something used like focus cheap. Shot myself in foot other day took her look at one now she wants a mustang lol.
**American pride** I wouldn’t go ford. I hate my 2014 fusion. 100k miles and I’ll lose power if I push the car a little too hard. Terrible gas mileage too.
@@slim703 do not buy a Ford. Buy a toyota/lexus (1st choice) or Honda/Acura(2nd choice). These are the most reliable cars on the road
@@adrianc3477 right on apprecite the info
something very similar to this or the same exact thing happen to my 2014 1.5L eco boost model, even the oil on the turbo, except payment is coming out of my pocket at only 70,000 miles no warranty, 2 questions, did the turbo need to be replaced? and i put in a 2016 engine but it does the same thing, does it possibly need a new main computer for the engine?
They only made the 1.5 for one year for a reason nothing but problems.. oil and carbon are the same kinda thing blow by the rings and pcv valve and direct inject have one big con... Oil and carbon build up... I would try crc injection cleaner it's the only product rated for Ecoboost engines... Sounds like this is your problem
playerbrodwg
Ford Cars self destruct after the warranty🤥
I have a crank no start no codes 2016 fusion 😢
Is this a 1.5 or 2l?
1.5 or 1.6
I'm looking at used Fusions and I already knew I had no interest in the Ecoboost models. I'll be sticking with the 2.5 engines only.
I've owned both, the 2.0 EB is an excellent motor. Yes there are a few videos and negative comments but when you consider how many are on the road, issues are not as common as often promoted. That said, I've had both and Escape and 2018 Fusion with the 2.5, Ford/Mazda designed) which is a good motor too, but slow in a Fusion. They designed the first Gen 2.0 Ecoboost together too (when Ford split off from Mazda, they redesigned the 2.0 EB to be their own, which I 'think' was 2015). I'm just about ready to buy another 2.0 EB (or else a Lexus IS350) and I'd be very confident buying one again, whether 1st or 2nd Gen,
ALL motors can and will have some issues, over time, but the total cost of ownership on a 2.0 Fusion is excellent. Like anything, maintain it properly, use only quality fluids and filters and they usually last a long time.
I have had nothing but problems with our 2.5l engine. Stay away from Ford is my advice and if you want a good fuel milage car buy Toyota or Honda.
@@JasPlun I have 2011 Ford fusion SE V6 with 3.0l best engine ever
@@bayfinest1938 I like the car, but It has had way too many problems. At 22k miles it had a cracked head in 3 places and had never overheated. Ford fixed it under warranty. Then the part in the radio that allows you to connect your cell phone died and Ford says about a $500 repair so went after market. Then at 49k started having tons of misfires on cylinder 3. Replaced all 4 coils,all 4 injectors, and all 4 plugs and still had the misfire. It has since stopped so I am thinking it was a fuel issue. What was strange was had it been a fuel issue other cylinders would have misfired. Anyway switch places I buy fuel and it has gotten better. There should not be that many problems with a car with 50k miles on it.The car we traded in for the Ford was a 2002 Buick Century we put 185k miles on it and all we ever had to do to it was replace an intake manifold gasket which I heard was a common issue. Oh yeah had to replace front wheel bearings, but that was normal wear and tear. Cars are too damn expensive right now so I am stuck with it for now.
@@JasPlun lack of maintenance
You really should specify in the title you are referring to the 1.5 with turbo. This is not a 2.5L engine.
Is it the 2.5L ?
No it’s the 1.6 or 1.5 liter engine.
I cant believe ford put these eco boosts out but it does prove they don't care. Lexus and Mazda even when Mazda and ford had been together knew direct injection caused this. Now we get more complex dual rails but all the poor saps that have the older ones well GOOD LUCK.Thanks FORD your the best. :(
is this still a mazda engine?
This was a neglected engine you can tell they hardly changed the oil
That or went to the cheap conventional oil which is what it appears to be. Synthetic oil which is what this car is supposed to have in it is a different color even when dirty.
The best thing that you can do for an ecoboost engine is run a catch can
Or not by a ecoboost
I love how these look but I’ve heard they’re terrible in many many ways!
Petrol or diesel?
Petrol (Gasoline) here in USA they don't make a diesel engine for the Fusion.
@@ppal19812 Sounds like this is only affecting 1.5ltr Petrol Engines I have a 2.0ltr Mondeo here in Australia we haven't heard of this issue here ?
Also you stated you would have a link to this onto your website I can't find it.
looks like lack of oil changes use synthetic oil
That’s crazy I had to change my motor at exactly 90K miles
My transmission when it hit 90,000 and now again at 157,000
@@daddy7934 I just learned to change my oil whenever it hit 50%
@@richywarbucks please get rid of this car it is a headache I've replaced ac compressor two left axle wheel bearings rear bushings springs shocks engine coolant sensor and other sensors transmission twice and the list goes on I think paid more in repair than the actual car.
@@daddy7934 I honestly love this car the motor went out because of me being irresponsible other than that the only promblem I had was a recall(shifter cable bushing) *knock on wood*
The high pressure fuel pump is certainly not a "common problem" on these engines. I have replaced many of these engines and have never seen wear on the fuel pump tapet. The problem with this engine is the block design that allows coolant intrusion into the cylinders, usually #2 or #3. If you sourced an early build 1.5L you will be replacing the short block again very soon. Btw, pulling engine from the top is a time wasting pain in the ass. Next time drop the entire powertrain and subframe as an assembly and save about 10 hours and your back. I do agree with you on the oil consumption and carbon build up, these cars require regular induction services to keep that carbon from building up like that.
Hello, how do you think, what is the reason of oil in intake manifold?
In my experience those damages are the result of poor basic engine maintenance and use of cheap generic gas.
Metatron Men
Ford just making crappy junky engines that self destruct after warranty.
Mazda is the only company that u can buy engines with no garbage turbos. With Sky Active Engines u just have to do the oil changes at 3000 miles. Mazda cars are selling like hot cakes and hold a good resale value because people are tired of seeing the dealership for new engines and transmissions🤥
Mazda and ford use a lot of the same stuff...
usa2012
Ur right Ford and Mazda shared that engine in the early 2000’s.
When Mazda separated from Ford and moved production back to Japan. They discontinued those self destructing internal water pump engines and used basic engines while Ford kept those crappy money pit junk engines and made a worst ECOJUNK engines
@@natelove187 ford still shares a lot of engines from mazda. The 2.5 na is a mazda engine, the 2.3 ecoboost is pretty much a mazda engine, the 3.3/3.5/3.7 duratec is a mazda engine as well
@@usa-rb5fi
That was Back in the day. Mazda is back in Japan 🇯🇵 and separated from Ford. Mazda got rid of all those self destructing engines and made new engines while Ford kept the old design as a CASH 💰 COW which is a money pit
Keep the oil change and only use Motorcraft oil and filter.
The carbon build up on the intake valve will not hurt anything.
It will most certainly restrict airflow as it gets worse. People port heads for a reason. You want a large, smooth pathway for air to move. The carbon is restricting that flow
Also decreases fuel efficiency and power. As well as hard start ups and rough idling (to name a few)
@@socialjusticewarrior9601 my mom bought this car a few months ago without asking my opinion. I knew the issues with this car before hand and would of said to buy anything else but the fusion. Hopefully with good synthetic oil it will last but I'm not counting on it
@@JDJD-mw9rr Yeah I just recently took my intake off to clean my valves, and throttle body. Turbo is leaking oil along with the massive blow by problem. I run Mobil 1 in it and it's not doing anything for those issues.
@@socialjusticewarrior9601 ya i suppose good oil won't solve those specific problems. It may solve the high pressure fuel pump lobe from wearing the cam, but its direct injected so its going to have carbon. The oil blow by isn't helping the carbon issue either, all the oil is just sticking to the valves with no fuel to wash it off. How bad was the carbon?
It also shuts off while idling. Due to faulty fuel pressure sensors. I’m done with ford. And any American car. Toyota and Lexus from now on.
Direct Injection Sucks
Best advice is don’t buy a fusion at all!! Get a toyota camry or a honda accord instead!!!
Why are Ford using these flat bottom cam followers even VW got rid of these after the problems they had with the FSI engines.
Change your oil and u wont have that issue
That's what I was thinking too. Looks more like a lack of maintenance
I am definitely replacing my cam follower ...they say when the black coating is starting to wear off to replace cam follower ... Bout to do mine for 1st time at 60k... And if you use the crc intake cleaner once every 15 to 20k and spray into throttle body it will help the carbon build up... Use crc intake cleaner exactly as directed it works great... It is Ecoboost rated and won't mess up the turbo by overheating and carbon on turbo bearings...use crc 2 days before oil change and only use full synthetic oil... Quit splitting hairs use synthetic Walmart 5 gallons for 28 bucks change every 5k... All this is preventative maintenance... Learn about what you have... And thanks to this video I now know about a cam follower.. prolly save me tons of money but will never know cuz a failed cam follower won't eat up my cam and fuel pump awww the savings on a 15 dollar part and my time... That's how we get ahead.... Thanks for this video!
Well horrible news. My 15 fusion with a 1.5 my wife's car. All dealer serviced.. started missing and I noticed it was using antifreeze took it to the dealer for the 6th time sence we bought it new.... now there telling me it has a cracked engine block... at 92,000 miles....ya I'm not happy. Ford wont cover anything on it. My reply was im really replacing my motor when the 2nd set of tires only have 12000 miles on them... wow not impressed ford. Guess I should of listened to my wife and bought that dam kia afterall
You will still have this issue if you have regular scheduled maintenance.
deck man
Ford’s self destruct after the warranty🤥
Do not buy one with the 1.6 or 1.5 liter Ecoboost engine.
change the oil this won't happen
I hate gasoline cars. I need a Tesla
Ecoboosts to the moon. As reliable as a diesel engine. This is a rare issue.
Get a 2.5L engine, mystery solved!
I have a 2015 Ford fusion. It's a piece of junk.. my grandson just took it to work and now he said brake all the way to floor. I have had the car at Ford for 5 weeks at a time for engine problems. I have paid over $10,000 to the incompetent people at Ford. Now I have to call my son-in-law to see if we tow car to my home. Since my grandson job is 25 minutes away on the freeway. My stress level is off the chart right now. I hate that useless piece of crap fusion.
I will tell u something u shld know dont fkin buy one. I'm replacing my 1.5 motor at 92000 miles. Great job Ford real pos
Ford is real pro. Ford motor company vehicles are just as reliable as Toyota, Subaru and Honda.
@@josephdan2850 Must be a ford fanboy.
I had engine replaced at 60k miles glad I had an extended warranty on it bc it’s a ford.
deck man
Ford Cars self destruct after the warranty🤥
@@natelove187 you are bully and bad person. Don't ever talk to me again.
FORD stands for “Found On Road Dead”
Jimmy Ly Fix or repair daily
Jimmy Ly
Expires after the warranty🤥
Wow, did you ever graduate from middle school...LMAO
All cars and trucks today are shit
Seen more dodge vehicles on the side of the road among the big 3
1.5 junk