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2015 Ford Fusion Energi

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

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Ford Fusion Energi is a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (S6) transmission, EPA-rated at 22/31/25 mpg and serviced with 4.3 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil. Within the 2013–2020 complaint history, this model year's 995 owner complaints place it well above the line's later low-complaint years and much closer to the 2013 high of 1,774 complaints. Engine issues stand out as the top complaint category, and 13 recalls are on record, so researchers should treat this model year as belonging to the higher-complaint early portion of the run rather than the subdued later years.

Model year201720162015

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

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 Fusion Energi recorded 995 complaints and 13 recalls, continuing a downward trend from the 1,774 complaints and 18 recalls in 2013 and the 1,347 complaints and 19 recalls in 2014. Complaint volume fell further in 2015 before rising again to 1,455 in 2016, while recalls dropped to 11 that year after peaking at 19 in 2014. Investigations remained steady at five from 2014 through 2016, and technical service bulletins declined from 205 in 2013 to 174 in 2015. The 2015 figures sit at a low point in the complaint and recall arc before the 2016 rebound, suggesting relatively fewer reported issues during that model year. Consequently, the 2015 Fusion Energi appears to be a favorable year to buy based on the lower complaint and recall counts relative to adjacent years.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
174
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
995
Owner complaints
36 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 995 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine165
Steering129
Power Train91
Unknown Or Other71
Service Brakes59
Electrical System40
Engine & Engine Cooling39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic32

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V736000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)Reported 18/11/2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 174 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
20R01 S12024-08-08Unknown Or OtherCertain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
SSM 523352024-03-06Engine And Engine CoolingFor 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer…
21B09 S22023-04-12Electrical SystemCertain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G…
SSM 515362023-04-04StructureFor 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis…

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 Energi take?

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

Does the 2015 Fusion Energi have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fusion Energi get?

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