How safe is the Ford Fusion hybrid?
Drivers of the 2019–2020 Ford Fusion hybrid died at a rate of 25 per million registered vehicle years, 28% lower than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it close to the middle of the pack for driver safety: it ranks 60th of 127 vehicles, safer than 53% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2019–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Ford Fusion hybrid sits among all 127 vehicles
Ford Fusion hybrid (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on limited data, so its exact rank could move several places with more data.
Vehicles ranked near the Ford Fusion hybrid
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500SUV · Very large | 25 | 56 |
| 58 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew CabPickup · Large | 26 | 55 |
| 59 | Cadillac Escalade 4WDLuxury SUV · Large | 26 | 54 |
| 60 | Ford Fusion hybridCar · Midsize | 25 | 53 |
| 61 | Dodge DurangoSUV · Large | 27 | 52 |
| 62 | Buick EnclaveSUV · Midsize | 27 | 52 |
| 63 | Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 29 | 51 |
How it compares with other cars
Among the 30 cars ranked, the Ford Fusion hybrid is 4th. The safest cars are below. See all cars.
| Cars rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet BoltCar · Small | 8 | 83 |
| 2 | Toyota Camry hybridCar · Midsize | 19 | 68 |
| 3 | Toyota Prius PrimeCar · Small | 23 | 60 |
| 4 | Ford Fusion hybridCar · Midsize | 25 | 53 |
| 5 | Subaru WRXCar · Small | 38 | 40 |
Common questions
Is the Ford Fusion hybrid a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Ford Fusion hybrid is close to the middle of the pack for driver safety. Its driver death rate of 25 per million registered vehicle years is 28% lower than the average, and it ranks 60th of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Ford Fusion hybrid compare with other cars?
It ranks 4th of 30 cars. The safest is the Chevrolet Bolt, with a rate of 8.
Why is this different from the Ford Fusion hybrid's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.