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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 5,128

Of the 2010 reports, 122 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 74 people were injured and 1 person died.

Primary concernSteering1,660 reports · 32% of complaints
Owner complaints5,128Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship13 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering1,660
  2. Power train894
  3. Vehicle speed control793
  4. Engine700
  5. Air bags590
  6. Service brakes551
  7. Fuel/propulsion system484
  8. Electrical system324

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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: steering

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  1. Steering, Jul 18, 2023

    Power steering system malfunction. My safety and passenger safety were at risk. The problem has not been confirmed by a Dealer or independent service center. No inspections. There were two others incidents when the power steering system did not engage. The warning light came on displaying "power steering assist fault" message. I read the owners manual and did as instructed. Basically, turn off the car and restart. The steering worked as usual. The recent incident was June 9, 2023. I was trying to back out of the driveway when the warning light came on and the steering wheel would not turn in either direction (left to right). I turned off the car, restarted it and tried to back out again. Warning light came on, again. No movement. I tried again. I couldn't steer as I put the shifter in drive to go forward and backwards. The car is inoperable.

  2. Steering, Jun 30, 2023

    While driving electric power steering failed. Light came on and no power steering now.

  3. Steering, Jun 30, 2023

    The power steering on my 2010 Ford Fusion has failed intermittently. Ford has a power steering recall for Ford Fusions made after 2010. I believe they should also include earlier model years in the recall since it is a common issue. The car says “Power Steering Assist Fault” every time I turn it on and the power steering doesn’t work. If I try to drive it, it also says “Service Advancetrac”. If you google these errors, you will find many, many forums where people with 2010 Ford Fusions have this exact issue. The problem was intermittent at first and could be solved by turning off the car and starting it again. Now it cannot be solved no matter what we try. People online report replacing the entire steering rack, only for the problem to persist. Something is wrong here.

  4. Steering, Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 25, 2023

    Lost turn signal on front of car but have on back air bags or on recall do to Decoty air bags and my steering going down the road went from soft to hard and couldn’t turn my car at all loss of power steering

  5. Steering, Jun 22, 2023

    On March 10, 2023, the electrical power steering unit on this vehicle failed. The vehicle was returned to us on March 17, 2023. On March 27, 2023 the power steering again failed on this vehicle after 400 miles of driving. We received the vehicle several days later after the repair. On June 22, 2023, all the lights and warnings for the power steering unit came on again. This time it failed again after 1900 miles of driving. Luckily for us, the steering continued to function as long as the engine was not turned off. Three power steering failures in three months seems to point to a problem with this type steering unit. Had the steering stopped working while driving the vehicle, the chances of having an accident were almost certain. The first failure showed me the steering wheel cannot be turned no matter how much I tried.

  6. Steering, Jun 19, 2023

    Power Steering Assist not operating causing the steering of the vehicle to not operate and not being able to steer the car. I was lucky to get the car stopped off the highway before crashing the vehicle. I was on the I-95 going 70 mph when the steering locked up. I thought we were going to die! The power steering assist warning came on and I could not steer the car going 70 mph. If this isn't a major safety hazard I don't know what is. Ford Motor Company has many recalls on Ford and Lincoln for this same problem. In fact, a 2011 Ford Fusion has a recall for the power steering assist malfunction. I cannot afford to pay over $2000 to have Ford repair the vehicle, I am a disabled Vet with a very limited income. Now I have a vehicle sitting in my driveway that cannot be driven. Why are many other Ford and Lincoln vehicles with the same power steering assist issues recalled but not the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid with the same steering issues? Check Google, many 2010 Ford Fusion owners are having this issue and Ford Motor Company does nothing to help. Who is responsible if I crash this vehicle, get injured all due to a malfunction that is apparent in many other Fords and Lincolns but just my 2010 Ford Fusion?

  7. Steering, Jun 19, 2023

    While driving I lost steering steering and nearly caused an accident.

  8. Steering, Jun 12, 2023

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The contact stated that the “Service Power Steering” and “Advancetrac” warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering had failed once before and that he had just picked the vehicle up from the dealer when the power steering failed again. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering assist and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer advised that the diagnostic test had retrieved DTC code: P07AE. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

  9. Steering, Jun 8, 2023

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to turn out of her driveway, the steering wheel locked, immobilizing the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle several times, the power steering regained normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who failed to diagnose the failure. After investigating the issue, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 62,000.

  10. Steering, Electrical system, May 29, 2023

    The Power Steering Assist Fault would occasionally come on and reset itself if I turn the vehicle off then back on. Well, I was with my partner out and about and got in my vehicle, went to start and the message popped up. So I tried restarting the vehicle and it didn't work. I tried multiple times and to no prevail has it reset. Go figure it happened right after I paid the loan off. We had to wait for a tow truck to arrive have it towed home. I checked fuses and wiring and battery voltages when I got home and everything checked out normally. I contacted a Ford dealership and they said with the parts, labor, reprogram and alignment it could be up to around $2,500.00. I don't have this kind of money laying around. Now I don't have a vehicle to get back and forth to work. I've read online about numerous cases of this incident and nothing has come of it yet and that's just really frustrating for a hard working citizen trying to get by. I hope and pray this gets a recall or something ASAP.

  11. Steering, May 22, 2023

    While driving the power steering went out of the car and it became very difficult to drive luckily I was coming out of the driveway when it went out so no one was hurt

  12. Steering, May 20, 2023

    Power steering assist failure after flat tire

  13. Steering, May 13, 2023

    Loss and extremely tight steering going down the road almost got into accident

  14. Steering, May 11, 2023

    "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE". While driving, the electronic power assist steering [EPAS] failed, causing a loss of vehicle control. The steering wheel suddenly became extremely hard to turn while I was driving.

  15. Steering, May 4, 2023

    I purchased this vehicle for my minor child to have a safe and reliable vehicle to transport herself to and from work. However, there has been a power steering issue with her car for the last year. One day she was driving and just could no longer turn the corner. There was no warning and the light came on only after she turned the car off and then back on. So She pulled to the shoulder and waited for tow. She was so scared as she was on one of the busiest streets in Columbus, OH. Please research these vehicles and make sure that they go through the necessary quality control process. My vehicle is available for inspection at any time as it has been to the shop many times to no avail. Every fix seems to be temporary and I've wasted thousands of dollars in parts, tows and repairs. My child's safety is at risk and as a parent, I feel like purchasing this particular vehicle was the biggest mistake. I even have a 2016 Ford Fusion that has multiple recalls and I'm considering selling as these vehicles are not safe! Please contact me. I just dont know what to do. We need working cars and I cant afford to keep taking it to the shop every other month. Please help me!

  16. Steering, May 3, 2023

    First incident the power steering just stopped working replaced tire rod drivers side outer tire rod left side seemed to take care of the issue until I got a fat tire on the right side and it’s out again changed the tire rod on that side and a new tire still no power steering

  17. Steering, Apr 28, 2023

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist with the power steering fault message displayed. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

  18. Steering, Apr 25, 2023

    The power steering fault has come on, and this seems to be a known fault for you all yet I have not seen a recall. This is extremely dangerous to ignore.

  19. Steering, Lane departure, Back over prevention, Apr 24, 2023

    Electronic power steering systems failure (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid) due to issues of excessive heat on the motor), Power steering locked. I was on HWY90 when the steering locked, I almost got in big accident on the HWY 90.

  20. Steering, Apr 21, 2023

    power steering stopped working, making the steering wheel too hard to turn.

  21. Steering, Other or unspecified, Apr 9, 2023

    Unknown

  22. Steering, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Apr 6, 2023

    The passenger airbag has not been replaced but I have a work order from my local dealership claiming they completed the recall. And my power steering/advance trac and automatic breaking system are not working. My power steering locked up on me driving 70 mph going down the highway. 3 of my 4 interior door latches have come apart and broke causing us to have to roll the window down to get out of the vehicle. There are a couple more items that should be considered safety recalls that are not on my model and year, but are covered on other years before and after my year.

  23. Steering, Mar 28, 2023

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable. The steering wheel failed to move. The power steering failure and “Service Now” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. While driving for approximately 20-miles, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic again but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

  24. Steering, Mar 25, 2023

    As I was driving the power steering failed. A warning message popped up saying to service Power steering and service Advantrax. The steering became a little stiff but I managed to drive it home. My husband went to start it after I got home and it can't be steered at all. This came with no warning or indications whatsoever. From what I have read it's a failure in the power steering system that causes it to need to be reset. I could have wrecked because of this. Please help.

  25. Steering, Electrical system, Mar 22, 2023

    My Fusion has been having the same issues as other Ford Fusions with the electrical power steering, traction control and the tpms system. They have been acting up for months and now the power steering does not work at all. I have talked to my local Ford dealer and the Ford 1800 number and they say since it does not fall within the VIN guidelines they are not responsible for it and they I will have to pay out of pocket for it and if it should ever be recalled for it they would then reimburse me my cost if I kept all of my reciepts. I feel like it should be under recall and Ford have to pay for it.