2010 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 5,128 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 122 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 74 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Campaign 21V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalFeb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Campaign 21V081000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleFeb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Campaign 21E013000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleDec 18, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Campaign 19V904000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 7, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Campaign 19V001000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleNov 1, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
Campaign 18V775000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Campaign 18V046000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 31, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Campaign 16V384000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, auxillary tankNov 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Campaign 15V793000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
Campaign 14E028000 on NHTSA.gov
Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsDec 7, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2010. THE WHEEL STUDS MAY FRACTURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A WHEEL TO SEPARATE.
WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE STUD FRACTURES COULD OCCUR AT THE WHEEL LOCATION, AND THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE VIBRATION AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE FOR FLATNESS AND REPLACE THE DISCS AS NECESSARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 11V574000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionMay 24, 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010. THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION".
A VEHICLE PARKED WITHOUT AN ENGAGED PARK PAWL AND WITHOUT AN APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332 AND FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED CALL 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). REPRESENTATIVES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Campaign 10V222000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 20, 2010
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL RECLINERS FOR BOTH POWER AND MANUAL SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 10V161000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Steering, Electrical system, Sep 9, 2015
I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 25 MPH AND THE STEERING FAILED. POWER STEERING WAS GOING IN AND OUT, AND WAS MOSTLY OUT. I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY - DESPITE THE FACT THAT THERE SEEMED TO BE MANY, MANY, MANY VEHICLE RECALLS FOR STEERING ON THE FORD FUSION. THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD WAS UNWILLING TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR. I HAD TO PAY A TOTAL OF $1833.57 FOR THE STEERING, LABOR, AND FOR THE ALIGNMENT. I AM HOPING THAT I WILL BE REIMBURSED FROM THE DEALER FOR THE THE PARTS.
Electrical system, Aug 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON THE VEHICLE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT PREVIOUSLY THE STEERING HARNESS AND THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 10, 2015
WHILE DRIVING (8/8/15) ON I-65 AT APPROX. 75MPH, THE RPM'S DROPPED AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE THROTTLE PEDAL. AFTER CAREFULLY MAKING OUR WAY TO THE SHOULDER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT CHARGING SYSTEM AND THROTTLE CONTROL/TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHTS HAD TURNED ON. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND UPON RESTARTING, EVERYTHING APPEARED TO BE WORKING AS IT SHOULD. THE ABOVE WAS THE SECOND INSTANCE OF THIS MALFUNCTION. PREVIOUSLY (JUNE 2015), WHILE DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC AT APPROX. 30MPH, THE RPM'S DROPPED AND THE THROTTLE PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON, FUNCTIONALITY RESUMED. OVER THE NEXT 15MILES BACK HOME, THIS OCCURRED THREE MORE TIMES AT SPEED BETWEEN 25 ~ 55 MPH. AT ALL INSTANCES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL/TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON, BUT THEN TURNED OFF AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Aug 3, 2015
MY 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND TWO FRIENDS WERE TRAVELING BACK FROM THE CAMPGROUND HEADING BACK TO ONE OF THE FRIENDS HOUSE FOR THE NIGHT. THEY HAD DECIDED TO STOP BY A COFFEE SHOP JUST AROUND THE CORNER FROM WHERE THEY WERE HEADING. WHEN SHE WENT TO MAKE THE TURN FROM THE HIGHWAY INTO THE PARKING LOT THE CAR LOST ALL POWER STEERING. SHE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE AND NO ONE WAS INJURED NOR WAS THERE A WRECK. SHE STATED TO ME THAT THE CAR WAS FINE NO PROBLEMS AT ALL UNTIL SHE SLOWED TO MAKE THE TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT THAT WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND A MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DASH ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL SYMBOL. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS BEFORE THE PROBLEM ACCRUED JUST HAPPENED AT THE SNAP OF YOUR FINGER.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, I LOST ACCELERATION. THE RPMS DROPPED AND I WASN'T ABLE TO GET ANY RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. LUCKILY, TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY WAY OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN THE CAR OFF. AFTER DOING THIS, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP AND I HAD ACCELERATION AGAIN. ONCE I RETURNED HOME, I LOOKED THIS UP ONLINE AND FOUND MANY REFERENCES TO THE RECALL ON THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. I ONLY DROVE IT A COUPLE MORE TIMES WHILE WAITING FOR THE PART TO COME IN AND I STAYED IN TOWN. THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ONE OTHER TIME IN THE 6 DAYS IT TOOK FOR MY PART TO BE ORDERED, DELIVERED, AND REPAIRED. SINCE FORD ONLY WANTED TO RESET THE THROTTLE BODY RATHER THAN REPLACE IT, I PAID FOR IT MYSELF AND HAD MY DAD DO THE WORK. I'M VERY LUCKY THAT THE INTERSTATE WASN'T CROWDED AND THAT I WASN'T IN THE BUSY CITY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 12, 2015
FOR MONTHS I HAVE BEEN RESETTING MY CARS "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" BY TURNING MY CAR OFF AND TURNING IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY WORK AGAIN. LAST NIGHT MY CAR TOOK A COUPLE TURNS ON AND OFF FOR IT TO WORK WHICH IS THE FIRST TIME IT TOOK MORE THAN ONCE TO RESET. TODAY AFTER CHURCH I TURNED MY CAR ON AND OFF 10 TIMES AND IT STILL WOULDN'T RESET SO I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE MY CAR HOME WITH NO POWER STEERING, THINKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT IF A CAR SERVED OR A KID RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO SWERVE TO AVOID THEM. BESIDES THE FACT THAT I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR TO GET TO AND FROM WORK THIS WAY, I DON'T HAVE 1500 DOLLARS TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED IN MY 2010 FORD FUSION AS WELL AS THE 2011-2012 YEARS. THIS PROBLEM IS OBVIOUSLY A RESULT OF FAULTY EQUIPMENT USED IN MANUFACTURING AND NOT BECAUSE OF THE DRIVER.
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 30, 2015
I HAVE HAD SAME STERRING ISSUE AS THE 2011 FUSIONS AND WAS TOLD THE ONLY RECORSE WAS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE RACK. AND THE RACK I PUT IN HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO EVERY CAR AND YEAR THAT HAS THAT TYPE OF UNIT IN IT
Electrical system, Air bags, Seats, Jun 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WIRES FAILED AND CAUSED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE THAT THE AIR BAG WIRES WERE LOOSE. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE AIR BAG WIRES; HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE FOR WHICH THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RESTRAINT MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEATED SEAT FEATURE FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAT COVERS THAT CAUSED THE HEATING SYSTEM WIRES TO LOOSEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Engine, Jun 18, 2015
THE CAR DASH WARNING LIGHTS STARTED TO COME ON ONE BY ONE. THE WARNING CHIMES ALSO KEPT GOING OFF DASH LIGHTS WOULD FADE IN AND OUT. THE AIR BAGS WOULD TURN OFF AS WELL AS THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. IN ADDITION TO THAT THE SECURITY SYSTEMS WOULD ENGAGE CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO RUN. I BROUGHT CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WASN'T SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE TEACH HAD ISSUES FIGURING OUT THE PROBLEM AND SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. I WAS ABLE TO FIND SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR AND YEAR WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THERE IS EVEN A YOU TUBE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING AS WELL AS COMMENTS FROM OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE TECH HAD TO GET FORD ENGINEERS INVOLVED WHO ALSO HAD ISSUES FIGURING OUT THE PROBLEM. IT TOOK SIX WEEKS! I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IF THERE WAS OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE THAT THEY HAVE NO CLUE. IT COST ME 1400 TO FIX IT AND WHERE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHERE AIR BAGS AS WELL AS SECURITY SYSTEMS EFFECTS THE CAR IT SHOULD BE AT MINIMAL A BULLETIN IF NOT A RECALL. COMPUTER WAS REPLACED AND THERE WAS A FAULTY WIRE SHORTING OUT THE SYSTEM....UPDATED 07/30/15 *BF UPDATED 10/25/2017*CN
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,800.
Steering, Electrical system, May 31, 2015
WHEN TRYING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AND A SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK WARNING CAME ON. IF I DID NOT HAVE THE PHYSICAL POWER TO TURN THE WHEEL, I COULD HAVE VERY EASILY HAVE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A CAR WASH, AND THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON ABOUT 5-10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. IT WENT OUT AND BACK ON INTERMITTANTLY DURING THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. IT TOTALLY WENT OUT SOMEWHERE AROUND THE END OF MARCH OR BEGINNING OF APRIL. ACCORDING TO "FORD POWER STEERING FAILURE REPORTS INVESTIGATERD BY FEDERAL REGULATORS/OREGONLIVE.COM" DATED OCTOBER 6, 2014 AT 8:46 AM "FORD SAYS IT'S COOPERATING WITH THE INVESTIGATION AND ANYONE EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR VEHICLES SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER". MAY 12, 2015 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY PULLED CODES 100410 - UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH POWER STEERING SYSTEM. CHECKED FOR POWERS AND GROUNDS, POWER AND GROUNDS OK. REFERRED TO INTERACTIVE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC. THEY FOUND POWER STEERING MODULE/RACK FAILURE. RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF #1647.79. THEY SAID IT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL AT THAT TIME. WHEN THE MECHANIC BROUGHT THE CAR FORWARD, HE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT MODELS PRODUCED SIX MONTHS EARLIER HAVE THE OLD POWER STEERING WITH THE FLUID. HE SAID I HAVE THE ELECTRONIC ONE THAT THE NEWER MODELS HAVE. I RECENTLY CHECKED THE RECALL THAT FORD WAS HAVING ON THE FUSION. MY VIN # SHOWS 0 RECALLS. THE FUSION RECALL MENTIONS ROAD SALT AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS CAN CAUSE CORROSSION AND BREAKAGE. I LIVE IN WISCONSIN AND FEEL THAT MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. MY WIFE HAULS KIDS AND HAS A HARD TIME TRYING TO DRIVE THIS CAR. FOR SAFETY SAKE, I FEEL IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED IMMEDIATELY.
Steering, Electrical system, May 26, 2015
MY POWER STEERING IS OUT IN MY CAR. IT SAYS POWER ASSET FAULT AND THEN IT WILL SAY SERVICE AUTOTRACK. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE I HAVE LOOKED EVERYWHERE AND THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I'M HAVING. IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. I WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW NOT TO GET A FORD UNLESS THIS PROBLEM GETS RECALLED. I DON'T HAVE THE 2000 TO FIX MY CAR.
Steering, Electrical system, May 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Electrical system, May 4, 2015
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE. I WOULD HAVE TO ENTER THE CAR AND CLIMB OVER TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO UNLOCK THE CAR. IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AT FIRST AND THEN THE LATCH BROKE AND I HAD TO TAKE MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THE DOOR LATCH STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK AGAIN, INTERMITTENTLY. THEN ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. IF I WENT SHOPPING, I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO TAKE MY PURCHASED ITEMS HOME. I COULD NOT LOCK ANYTHING IN THE CAR. I TOOK IT TO MONTROSE FORD ON 05/01/2015 AND THEY CHARGED ME $482.85 TO REPLACE THE LATCH AND CABLE. *TR
Electrical system, May 2, 2015
I OWN 2 2010 FORD FUSION, I SEE THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING AND THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING A POSSIBLE RECALL. I HAD TO HAVE MINE REPLACED DUE TO THE POWER STEERING GIVING OUT WITH NO WARNING. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED. IT COSTED ABOUT $1500 DOLLARS TO REPLACE. I HAD TO PURCHASE THE NEW RACK FROM FORD (FORD ONLY PART) AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THE POWER STEERING IS STARTING AGAIN. I THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL, THERE ARE TO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN ON THE FORD FORUM AND THE POWER STEERING AND THE FUEL EVAPORATION LEAK ARE MAJOR COMPLAINTS WITH THE CAR. MY CAR WOULDN'T EVEN PASS STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE IT INDICATES EVAPORATION LEAK ON A CAP LESS SYSTEM. TO FIND THE FUEL LINE LEAK OR FUEL NECK LEAK WILL COST SO MUCH MONEY. BOTH OF MY VEHICLES HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS TOGETHER POWER STEERING AND CAN NOT PASS INSPECTION. THERE SHOULD BE A SERIOUS RECALL ON THESE ISSUES. IT REALLY ASHAME FORD WON'T ISSUE A RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS BECAUSE THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES , NO JUST TOTALED CARS!
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 18, 2015
I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN I FELT A REDUCTION IN POWER. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL. VEHICLE SPEED SLOWLY REDUCED AND WE BRAKED TO A STOP AT A JUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE VEHICLE HAD ALMOST ZERO POWER WHEN PULLING AWAY AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO ALLOW FOLLOWING TRAFFIC TO PASS. SPEED INCREASED SLOWLY OVER 2 MILES OF DRIVING TO 40MPH. LACK OF POWER WAS AGAIN EXPERIENCED AT THE NEXT STOP JUNCTION. WE ARRIVED HOME 1 MILE LATER. IN MY OPINION THE LIMP HOME MODE IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. WE WERE LUCKY THAT WE WERE ON LOCAL ROADS WITH LITTLE TRAFFIC AROUND. *TR
Electrical system, Feb 19, 2015
2010 FORD FUSION SEL. 2010 FORD FUSION SEL. AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES I EXPERIENCED A DRIVER HEATED SEAT FAILURE WHILE IN A COLD CLIMATE BELOW 40 DEGREES, HEATER ELEMENT GOT REALLY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS UNCOMFORTABLE AND BURNING SKIN ON BACK AND SEAT THEN A COMPLETE FAILURE OF HEATING ELEMENT ON DRIVER SIDE IT SEEMS TO HAVE SHORTED OUT AS THE HEAT CONTROL BUTTON ON DASH ONLY STAYS LIT FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS AND THEN GOES OUT, THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT THAT COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE INSIDE THE SEAT / SEATS BURNING THE VEHICLE (AND OCCUPANTS) INSIDE THEREBY CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH IF IT CATCHES ON FIRE AND OCCUPANT / OCCUPANTS ARE SLEEPING IN VEHICLE. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THIS COMMON IN FORD FUSIONS AND HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Feb 2, 2015
NOTICED ON WAY HOME THAT THE RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL WAS BLINKING FASTER THAN USUAL. HAVING HAD THE LIGHT BULB REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT THE DEALER LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO, I THOUGHT THIS WAS RATHER SOON FOR THE BULB TO HAVE BURNT OUT TWICE NOW ON A 4.5 YEAR OLD CAR. WENT THROUGH THE STEPS TO GET TO THE LIGHT, NOTICED A SEVERE BURN MARK AROUND THE BULB AND HOUSING, AND AM UNABLE TO REMOVE THE BULB FROM THE HOUSING AT ALL. IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT COMBUSTION HAS OCCURRED AROUND THE LIGHT BULB AS THERE ARE BURN MARKS. I BELIEVE FROM A QUICK GLANCE THAT FORD KNOWS OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND IS IGNORING IT. I BELIEVE THERE COULD BE FIRES CAUSED BY THIS DEFECT THAT IS WIDELY REPORTED BY SEARCHING FOR FORD BRAKE LIGHT MELTED ON ANY SEARCH ENGINE. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 28, 2015
THE BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS) AND CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) HAVE STOP WORKING. THIS A SAFETY SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT STANDARD EQUIPMENT, I DID NOT ORDER THE CAR WITH THIS. I WOULD NOT BE COMPLAINING IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE OTHER PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THE VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THIS CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. SOMEWHERE AROUND A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR PARTS, NOT COUNTING THE SERVICE CHARGE. I READ ONLINE WHERE OTHER OWNERS OF FORD VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS ALSO SOMETHING THAT YOU BECOME TO RELY ON. IF FORD IS GOING TO PUT THEM OF THERE VEHICLES, THAN THEY SHOULD BE RELIABLE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Wheels, Dec 16, 2014
MY CAR STARTED SAYING POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE ,AND THE WHEEL VERY HARD TO TURN , I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP , WHERE I PURCHASE , HE TOLD ME HE COULDN'T DO NOTHING , I JUST PURCHASE MY FUSION 2010 FORD FOUR MONTHS AGO . *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Tires, Wheels, Nov 24, 2014
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY, MY LOW TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD TELL IT WAS VERY LOW DUE TO MY ABILITY TO STEER. I PULLED IN A GAS STATION AND TRIED TO FILL THE TIRE WITH AIR, BUT IT WAS BLOWN OUT ON THE INSIDE WALL AND REMAINED FLAT. I PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON AND WHEN I BEGAN TO PULL AWAY, I REALIZED I HAD NO POWER STEERING. WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON IN SUCCESSION FOR LOW TIRE PRESSURE (STILL?), SERVICE POWER STEERING AND SERVICE ADVANCETRAC. I WAS ABOUT 40 MILES FROM HOME AND HAD TO DRIVE IN SLOW LANES AS STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT. I READ SOME MESSAGE BOARDS REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE, BUT CAN'T FIND A COMMON SOLUTION THAT HAS WORKED. SOME SAY TO JUST TURN OFF AND RESTART, OTHERS ARE SAYING THEY SPEND $1500+. I AM WORRIED THAT I WILL SPEND THE MONEY AND THE PROBLEM MAY STILL EXIST AS IT SOUNDS LIKE MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED. I HAVE CLEANED THE BATTERY, DISCONNECTED IT AS SOME HAVE SAID ALSO. STILL THE SAME FOR NOW, WILL HAVE TO TAKE IT IN. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST NIGHT AND MY CAR SHUT OFF. IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND DECELERATED TO A STOP. I READ ONLINE ABOUT THE 13N09 CONSUMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM AND SINCE MY CAR IS EXHIBITING THE SAME SYMPTOMS I DECIDED TO LIMP INTO THE DEALER. IT APPEARS THAT FORD HAS DECIDED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY PARTS BUT FOR SOME REASON MY 2010 FORD FUSION WITH A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY POSITION SENSOR IS NOT COVERED? IF IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PART IS DEFECTIVE IN THE FORD FUSION THEN SHOULDN'T ALL OF THEM BE COVERED? I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A FAULTY PART THAT JUST HAPPENS TO ALSO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND OWN UP TO THIS ISSUE NOT PROFIT FROM IT. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Nov 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED A COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE SPEED SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Nov 5, 2014
SHAME ON YOU FORD! HARD WORKING MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY PURCHASED A 2010 FORD FUSION FOR OUR SON TO USE WHILE HE'S IN COLLEGE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON 1-95 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ALSO SERVICE POWER STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE CAR WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE LUCKILY IT WAS A WEEK DAY SO WE WERE ABLE TO FIND A FORD DEALERSHIP. WELL THEY TOLD US IT WAS A EVAP PUMP $340, THEY RESET THE POWER STEERING SENSOR AND THOUGHT THEY FIXED IT. FEW DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. ANOTHER MECHANIC TOLD US IT WAS UNEVEN TIRE PRESSURE THAT SET THE SENSORS OFF THE CAR DROVE FOR AN HOUR AND THE SENSORS WENT OFF AGAIN.THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS HORRIBLE FORD SO MANY FAMILY'S RELY ON YOUR CARS FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR FAMILY! I WILL NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN! POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN . TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER FORD DEALERSHIP AND NOW I WAS TOLD THE FRONT AXLE HAS TO BE REPLACED $2300. MONEY PIT!! THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A 2010 CAR WITH 48000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Oct 28, 2014
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FIRST CAME ON 2 WEEKS AGO AND CAR STARTED PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT SIDE, WHILE SHAKING BAD! TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO DEALER DOING 50MPH MY SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW AND ADVANCE TRAC MESSAGE CAME ON. LOST COMPLETE STEERING WHILE ON HIGHWAY WITH BABIES IN CAR! DEALER WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT IT WITHOUT GETTING PAID FIRST. I GUESS THEY ARE WAITING FOR US TO GET HURT IN THEIR VEHICLE BEFORE ADMITTING TO THEIR FAULT! *TR