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2020 Ford Fusion

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Fusion.

Transmission Automatic (S6)

The 2020 Ford Fusion is built on the midsize sedan platform and is powered by a gasoline engine paired with an automatic six‑speed (S6) transmission, requiring 4.28 qt of 5W‑20 oil and delivering an EPA‑rated 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and a combined 23 mpg. Its powertrain, while the most frequently cited area in owner feedback, benefits from a modest three‑recall record and, notably, the 2020 model registers the lowest total owner complaints (176) across the Fusion’s 2006‑2020 span. This dip in reported issues marks a clear improvement over the peak of 5,124 complaints recorded in 2010, positioning the 2020 Fusion as one of the most reliable recent iterations in the line‑up.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.28 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/29/23 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 sizeP225/50R17 93VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.7 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3472 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 29 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume103 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.

5.1–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2017 Sport EcoBoost V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Police Responder Hybrid 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh8.20 sec16.30 sec188 hpFWD
2017Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec325 hpAWD
2017Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.80 sec325 hpAWD
2017Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec325 hpAWD
2017Sport EcoBoost V6 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec13.90 sec325 hpAWD
2017Energi Titanium 2.0L I-4 + Elec 7.6-kWh8.00 sec16.20 sec188 hpFWD
2017Hybrid SE 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.4-kWh8.90 sec16.90 sec188 hpFWD
2017SE 1.5L EcoBoost 1.5L Turbo I-49.10 sec16.80 sec181 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.28 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidMERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Automatic Transmission FluidMERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.0
Automatic Transmission FluidMERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.6
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug13.24 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts111.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Type12405
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in
Spark Plug Torque8.8 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.125 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity5.24 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.375 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.4–79.8 Low pressure side psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.4–79.8 Engine running psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum50.8–65.3 Engine running psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)30.5
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum50.8–65.3 Engine running psi
Engine Oil Pressure14.5 hot @ 800 rpm psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM29.0 hot @ 2,000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure29–60 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122; Rear: 76
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.6; Rear: 6.6
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft.lbs. Step 2: 11.85.1 ft.lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft.lbs. Step 2: 11.85.1 ft.lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft.lbs. Step 2: 11.85.1 ft.lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160°
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160°
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 21.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°7.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 21.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°7.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 21.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°7.4 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90° Step 3: Wait 2 seconds Step 4: 15°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Center Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.74 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.74 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.08 ft. lbs. Step 3: 26.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90° Step 5: 90°3.6 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.8 ft. lbs. Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90° Step 5: 90°5.1 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.08 ft. lbs. Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90° Step 5: 90°5.1 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.1 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.08 ft. lbs. Step 3: 41.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90° Step 5: 90°5.1 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
15.2 ft. lbs.5.2 ft. lbs
211.1 ft. lbs.11.1 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490°
590°
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490°
590°.
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.08 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90°11.08 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 59.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 83.037 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 45° Step 4: 45°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°3.6 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°3.6 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6 ft. lbs. Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 90°3.6 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten bolts 1, 2, 3 and 61.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 31.018 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 14.757.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs. Step 2: 14.757.4 ft. lbs

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 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil Pan (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

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 2020 Ford Fusion sits at the very end of a generation that saw a dramatic decline in federal complaint and recall activity after a mid-cycle peak. Complaints plummeted from a high of 5,124 in 2010 to just 176 in 2020, while recalls dropped from a peak of 20 in 20132014 to only 3 in 2020, and investigations fell to zero for the second consecutive year. The 2020 model’s top complaint areas—power train (36) and engine (20)—are modest in absolute terms and represent a fraction of the issues seen in earlier years, with only 10 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints reported. This steady downward trend across all metrics suggests that most design and manufacturing issues were resolved by the end of the model’s run. The data does not specify root causes for the remaining complaints, but the overall record indicates the 2020 Fusion is a mature, reliable choice with the lowest complaint and recall activity in the generation.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
94
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
176
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 3 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 176 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train36
Engine20
Unknown Or Other15
Electrical System15
Power Train,Engine11
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Service Brakes5
Engine & Engine Cooling4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V440000Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm)Reported 23/06/2023

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. 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…

25V442000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 27/06/2025

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 94 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 545892026-02-17Electrical SystemSome 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various…
25H052025-11-18Electrical SystemThis is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited…

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 2020 Fusion take?

4.28 qt of SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 Fusion have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fusion get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined mpg.