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P0300 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
17
Most Affected
2016, 2015, 2017

What P0300 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Codes P0300 P0301 P0316 - My son was driving and approached a red light - his car began to idle rough and check engine light came on. Instructed him to park the car and we towed to a local mechanic. Cylinder 1 was misfiring and also had a mix of oil, fuel and possibly coolant in Cylinder 1."

— 2014 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 04/26/2023

"My Ford fusion has a coolant leak and ford said I need a repair. Price for repair is $9,584.89. It is a known problem with a TSB (see below) Summary This article supersedes TSB 19-2139 to update the production fix date."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 12/14/2022

"2015 1.5L Ecoboost misfiring/running rough/coolant level low. While driving highway speeds engine began to lose power and shutter ultimately shutting down causing significant lose of braking and steering."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE • Filed 04/01/2022

"Just got this ford vehicle a couple months ago and for some reason my car wouldn't start. i ran a diagnostic and had numerous codes p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0030, c0014, p0047, p0141, and a few others. i looked for loose wires, checked fuses, plugs etc."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/17/2021

"We have now experienced the identical defect in the engine in this car two times."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/27/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0300 on FORD FUSION

64.7%
5.9%
5.9%
5.9%
5.9%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2014
1
2015
4
2016
5
2017
4
2018
1
2019
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0300 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026