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2015 Ford Fusion

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Fusion.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Ford Fusion is a passenger car fitted with an automatic (S6) transmission and a 4.3-quart 5W-20 oil capacity, carrying an EPA rating of 22/31/25 mpg. It drew 1,049 owner complaints—the engine standing out as the top concern—and was subject to 14 recalls. Within the model’s 2006–2020 complaint history, which peaked at 5,124 reports for 2010 and bottomed at 176 for 2020, the 2015 model sits below the generation’s most troubled years yet still sees substantially higher owner complaints than the line’s later low.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/31/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 90 · 500 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 90 · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/45R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760
Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height57.5 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3931 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 31 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Fusion of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Titanium 2.0L EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec240 hpAWD
2014Energi Titanium 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh7.90 sec16.10 sec188 hpFWD
2014SE 1.5L EcoBoost 1.5L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.30 sec181 hpFWD
2013Titanium 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.10 sec240 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.00 sec16.10 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.20 sec178 hpFWD
2013SE 1.6L EcoBoost 1.6L Turbo I-48.30 sec16.40 sec178 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.3 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, SAE 80W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 80W
Engine Coolant Capacity11.1
Engine Coolant Capacity8.9
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2
Engine Oil5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUniformly tighten fasteners. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts1st step:
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts1st step:
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission52.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.75 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new nut.
Rear Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new nut.
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.028 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity20.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Oil Capacity4.9 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity24.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Pressure Test18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F
Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-223 °F
Residual Pressure46-80 engine running psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46-80 engine running psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 21 /; Front: 22; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 66 /; Front: 111; Rear: 66
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.043; Rear: .374
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep 1st step: bolts 1, 2, 7: 1.4 ft/lbs · 2nd step: bolts 3, 4, 5, 6: 1.4 ft/lbs · 3rd step: bolts 1, 2: 13 ft/lbs · 4th step: bolts 3, 4, 5, 6: 7.4 ft/lbs · 5th step: bolts 1, 2: 13.2 ft/lbs · 6th step: bolts 7: 13.2 ft/lbs

7tighten bolts 3, 4, 5, 6 to 7.4 ft/lbs. See diagram IQ

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil Pan (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Ford Fusion occupies a favorable position within its generation's federal record, with 1,049 complaints marking the lowest tally in the 2010–2016 window and a steep drop from the 5,124-complaint peak of 2010. The 14 recalls and 182 TSBs also recede from the 20-recall and 229-TSB highs posted in 2013, indicating the model year sat past the recall-heavy peak of the prior two years. Complaint concentration falls on powertrain and chassis systems—Engine (174), Steering (134), Power Train (96)—though the aggregate data does not specify the underlying root causes, and the 38 crash-related and 6 fire-related filings are worth scrutinizing during a pre-purchase inspection. Notably, 2015 precedes a 2016 complaint spike to 1,655, meaning this model year dodged a regression that hit the following year. On balance, 2015 is among the cleaner model years of this generation and a defensible choice for a used Fusion buy, provided engine, steering, and power train behavior are verified in person.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
182
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,049
Owner complaints
38 involved a crash · 6 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,049 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine174
Steering134
Power Train96
Unknown Or Other85
Service Brakes59
Electrical System43
Engine & Engine Cooling40
Service Brakes, Hydraulic33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V632000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 29/08/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a…

18V471000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor ShiftReported 16/07/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 182 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26H022026-05-06Air BagsHarvest Program 26H02 Certain 2015 Model Year Mustang, Fusion, and Edge Vehicles Driver…
25E012026-05-01Power TrainCertain 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion Vehicles Equipped With 1.5L Engine - Powertrain…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25B612026-02-17Power TrainCertain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Fusion take?

4.3 qt of 5W-20 meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Fusion have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fusion get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.