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A True Reman 1.5 EcoBoost Engine
This remanufactured 1.5L EcoBoost engine fits the 2015 Ford Fusion, the first full model year where the 1.5T exclusively replaced the earlier 1.6-liter unit. It is a gasoline, turbocharged, aluminum block, DOHC four cylinder with Ti VCT twin independent variable camshafts, high pressure direct injection, and a Borg Warner KP39 turbocharger. In factory trim it produces roughly 178 to 181 horsepower, delivering responsive, fuel efficient performance for your front wheel drive Fusion.
A remanufactured engine is not a used pull or a quick rebuild. Every unit is completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and restored using new or re machined components so it meets or exceeds OEM specifications. Cylinder walls, decks, line bores, crank journals, and heads are machined to factory tolerances, while worn wear items are replaced. The result is an engine built to run as strong as new, with known weak points directly addressed.
Fitment For Your 2015 Fusion
This engine is built for the 2015 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1.5L EcoBoost, found primarily on the SE trim. It pairs with the 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission and is a front wheel drive application. If your Fusion is the all wheel drive 2.0T, that is a different engine entirely, so confirm your drivetrain before ordering.
Before you buy, verify your VIN and engine code so the application matches exactly. The 1.5T displaces 1,499 cc and uses an aluminum block and head. Checking your build sheet or the engine tag prevents ordering the wrong unit. Our team can help you confirm compatibility against your 2015 Fusion so the part drops in cleanly and bolts up to your existing transmission.
While the 2015 model year was the first full year exclusively running the 1.5T in this application, the engine family spans the 2014 to 2019 Fusion. We focus this listing on the 2015 Fusion specifically so fitment is precise. Give us your VIN and we will confirm the correct short block, head, and ancillary matching for your exact vehicle.
Why These Engines Fail
The 1.5L EcoBoost uses an open deck block design with limited webbing between the cylinders. That creates a weak point, especially around cylinder 3, where the cylinder wall can crack and allow coolant to intrude into the combustion chamber. The result is misfires, rough running, and eventual engine failure.
Classic symptoms include low coolant levels with no visible external leak, white exhaust smoke, and a rough idle. Diagnostic trouble codes commonly appear as P0300 and P0301 through P0304 misfire codes, plus P0316, P0217, P1285, and P1299. These are documented in Ford TSB 20 to 2100, which supersedes earlier bulletins on this engine.
This engine also depends on quality fuel because the direct injection system is prone to injector clogging and carbon deposits on the backsides of the intake valves. Some owners report excessive oil consumption and turbocharger wear showing up as power loss, unusual noises, and a check engine light. A reman unit resets all of this.
Ford Technical Service Bulletin 19 to 2139, later folded into TSB 20 to 2100, covers 2014 through 2019 Fusion vehicles with the 1.5L EcoBoost exhibiting low coolant, white smoke, and rough running tied to coolant intrusion. The factory service procedure involves replacing the short block and head gasket. That is precisely why so many Fusion owners end up shopping for a replacement engine rather than chasing repeated misfire repairs. Replacing the failing short block with a fully remanufactured engine addresses the root cause instead of patching symptoms.
Because this is a notorious design flaw rather than a one off fault, a misfire code on your 1.5T Fusion is rarely a routine issue. When coolant reaches the combustion chamber, it fouls spark plugs, washes down cylinders, and can cascade into deeper damage. Installing a remanufactured engine built to corrected tolerances gives you a clean start with the weak points machined and reinforced to proper spec. That is a far more durable fix than piecemeal gasket and plug work on a compromised block.














