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: vehicle speed control
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Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 27, 2012
THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AT 70 MPH AND A WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AS IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD ANYWAY. IT HAD A ROUGH RESTART, BUT THEN SEEMED TO BE BETTER THOUGH STILL RUNNING ROUGH. THE WRENCH LIGHT WENT OUT. IT TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICING AT THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 25, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO GAS PEDDLE. I HAD MY 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. I HAD NO CLUE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND BC I HAD NOT TOUCHED MY BRAKE YET. I PULLED OVER AND MY CAR DID RESTART BUT I DID NOT MAKE IT FAR BEFORE IT DID IT AGAIN. I TOOK GOT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR HAS 40,000 MILES I GOT IT BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT AND IT'S NOT COVERED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP ACTED LIKE IT WAS NO BIG DEAL. LET ME DRIVE OFF THE LOT. THEY ALSO WANTED 250 MORE TO REPAIR IT. LOOKING ONLINE I'M FINDING OUT THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO SO MANY PEOPLE. FORD NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PART BEFORE SOMEONE DOES IN AN ACCIDENT. I CALLED FORD MYSELF AND FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT. PLEASE EVERYONE MUST DO THE SAME THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO SOMEONE ELSE. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 25, 2012
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY ENGINE RETURNED TO IDLE SPEED AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT. THE NEXT DAY THIS HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I READ THE CODE AND IT WAS P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM STUCK SHUT. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND THERE ARE APPARENTLY SOME KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS PART ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED EMISSIONS WARRANTY. I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN WHILE I WAS TURNING OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 24, 2012
WAS DRIVING ON AT 65MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY AND PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR. THE ENGINE DROPPED TO 750 RPM AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING IN RESPONSE TO MY ATTEMPTS TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE SLOWED QUITE RAPIDLY BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND I HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION TO AVOID A CRASH. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO IT HAPPENING AND NO SOUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCIDENT. IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING I KNOW THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING IT, THE VEHICLE DROVE PROPERLY. WHEN I RETURNED HOME, I CHECKED FOR ANY CODES AND FOUND THERE WERE NONE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD "IT IS PROBABLY THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL; WE KNOW THERE HAVE BEEN MANY INCIDENTS LIKE THIS". THIS WAS REPORTED YESTERDAY IN ANOTHER INCIDENT BUT NOT WITH "SPEED CONTROL" AS THE AFFECTED PART. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS AN OPTION AT THAT TIME. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 24, 2012
ON 7/22/2012 AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 HOURS MY FAMILY WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON GEORGIA STATE ROUTE 3 - US HWY. 41 IN ROCKY FACE, GEORGIA WHEN OUR VEHICLE (2010 FORD FUSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) SUDDENLY WITHOUT NOTICE WENT FROM A SOLID CRUISING SPEED OF 40MPH TO AN ABRUPT HALT - NOSE OF THE CAR ACTUALLY WENT FORWARD TOWARDS THE GROUND SO ABRUPTLY THAT IT MADE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE STALLED (STILL BARELY RUNNING) IN THE LANE OF TRAVEL AND WOULD NOT GET ANY THROTTLE ACCELERATION. MY FAMILY AND VEHICLE WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY ON COMING MOTORISTS FROM THE REAR DUE TO THE ABRUPT STOPPING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY GET ANY THROTTLE ACCELERATION. AFTER THE GEORGIA STATE PATROL TROOPER CAME TO ASSIST THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 25 MPH WITHOUT SUDDENLY STALLING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON ALONG WITH AN ORANGE WRENCH SYMBOL. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE ABANDONED AT THE DALTON GEORGIA STATE PATROL POST DUE TO THIS ISSUE UNTIL FORD COULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO TOW THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED. THE LOCAL DEALER ON 7/23/12 INFORMED US THAT THIS IS AN ON-GOING PROBLEM THAT FORD IS AWARE OF AND THAT THE "THROTTLE BODY" WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. UPON FURTHER ONLINE INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THIS ISSUE IS WIDESPREAD AND REPORTED SINCE 2010 & HAS CAUSED VERY UNSAFE CONDITIONS FOR MOTORISTS SUCH AS IT DID WITH MY FAMILY. I AM ASKING YOU ALL TO LOOK INTO RECALLING THE "THROTTLE BODY" ON THE 2010 FORD FUSIONS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT FORD IS AWARE OF AND THEY ARE BLATANTLY PASSING THE BLAME OFF ONTO THE CONSUMER AND SOMEONE (IF NOT MY OWN FAMILY) IS GOING TO GET HURT. IT IS UNSAFE FOR A LATE MODEL VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN SERVICED AS REQUIRED BY THE MANUFACTURE EVERY 3-5 MONTHS TO HAVE THESE ABRUPT ISSUES AND BREAK MY FAMILY DOWN IN THE ROADWAY OF TRAVEL ON A MAJOR US HIGHWAY. NHTSA PLEASE HAVE FORD CORRECT BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED!! *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE THROTTLE FAILED. THE TACHOMETER DISPLAYED 2,000 RPMS HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RESPONSIVE TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LATER, THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,506. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 20, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AS THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISING TO THE SHOULDER AND BREAST PLATE FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOOSE BUT DID NOT MENTION IF THE CRASH WAS RELATED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2012
ON JUNE 19, 2012, DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CAR DOES NOT RESPOND TO PRESSING GAS PEDAL, AND IT SLOWS TO A STOP; EVERYTHING ELSE SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO WORK FINE. TURNED CAR OFF, THEN RESTARTED IT WITH NO ISSUES. ON JULY 7, 2012, AGAIN DRIVING AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, THE CAR STARTS TO JERK, THE GAS PEDAL DOESN'T WORK, AND THE CAR STARTS TO SLOW, WHILE JERKING, AND A WRENCH/TOOL SYMBOL APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. I PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. I MADE IT ABOUT 1 MILE (CLOSE TO HOME) AND THE CAR LOSES POWER IN THE SAME MANNER, JERKING AND SLOWING, GAS PEDAL DOESN'T WORK, AND THE WRENCH LIGHT AND THE ENGINE LIGHT BOTH COME ON. I WAS ABLE TO ROLL DOWN THE ROAD INTO MY DRIVEWAY. FINAL INCIDENT WITH THE SAME ISSUES OCCURRED ON JULY 9, 2012. I CALLED FORD (CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY), AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY, AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 11, 2012
I AND MY CHILDREN WERE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH AND I ALL OF A SUDDEN I COULD NOT GIVE THE CAR ANY GAS. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE GAS. SO I COASTED UNTIL I COULD PULL OVER. AS I SLOWED DOWN, THE CAR SHUTTERED. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. IT RAN FINE FOR AWHILE. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN (AS I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION, TURNING ONTO A MAJOR HIGHWAY, AND ROUNDING A CURVE) UNTIL IT WAS HAPPENING 3-4 TIMES IN A TRIP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY. IT RAN OK FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND THEN BECAME WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. SO NOW TIME WILL TELL. I WAS/AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE FACT I MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN SO LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF OF THE ROAD AND COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THE 2010 FORD FUSION. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AS WELL TO NO AVAIL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE WRENCH MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING AND SHAKING, EVEN AS THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK GEAR. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE MAINTENANCE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE WAS RESOLVED MOMENTARILY. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY FIVE MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE FAILURE WAS FOUND IN THE THROTTLE BODY. THE AIR FILTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND A BURNED SPARK PLUG WAS FOUND. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 9, 2012
WHILE CRUISING BETWEEN 65 - 70 MPH, VEHICLE STUTTERED, THEN "THROTTLE CONTROL/TRANSMISSION' WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE AND ENGINE BECOMES ERRATIC, BUT POWER STEERING AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNAFFECTED. ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHERE ENGINE CONTINUES TO SPUTTER, BUT DOES NOT STALL. CHANGING TRANSMISSION POSITION HAS NO EFFECT. TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON APPEARS TO RECTIFY THE CONDITION. TWO IDENTICAL OCCURRENCES, BUT FIRST TIME (06/15/12) WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON, SECOND TIME (07/06/12) WITH CRUISE CONTROL OFF. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 4, 2012
ON TAKE OFF IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND JERKED HARD. I WAS FRIGHTENED AND PULLED OVER FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO CALL MY DAD WHOM IS A MECHANIC. HE STATED THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT I SHOULD DRIVE IT HOME WHICH WAS A HOUR AWAY. I WAS SCARED THAT IT WOULD DO IT AGAIN AT FULL SPEED. 2 DAYS LATER AS I TRIED TO REVERSE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR REVVED UP BUT DIDN'T MOVE THEN JERKED INTO GEAR AND I FLEW OUT THE DRIVEWAY VERY HARD AND JERKING VIOLENTLY. I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE WITH MY NIECE OR MY LITTLE 4 YEAR OLD BROTHER IN CASE OF SOMETHING DANGEROUS. I HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED THIS EVER WITH A VEHICLE. I PLAN TO TAKE THE CAR IN IMMEDIATELY! I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ANOTHER CAR FOR THE MOMENT. BECAUSE I HAVE TO TRAVEL ALOT. *JS
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 3, 2012
WHILE STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BREAK - THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV AND THE CAR BEGAN TO LURCH FORWARD. I HAD TO KEEP PRESSING HARDER ON THE BRAKE I LOOKED DOWN TO BE SURE I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND I DID NOT. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION TO GET THE CAR TO STOP REVING UP AND LURCHING FORWARD. MY WIFE TOLD ME SHE HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT WITH THE ENGINE REVING UP WHEN SHE HAD THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL BUT IT ONLY LASTED A FEW MOMENTS, IN THAT INCIDENT SHE WAS GOING 60. ALSO, WE DO NOT HAVE THE FLOOR MATS THAT WE READ ABOUT IN OTHER POSTS ONLINE. *JS
Vehicle speed control, Jul 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE WRENCH WARNING SYMBOL ILLUMINED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED DECELERATING AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 30, 2012
THE FIRST TIME, THE CAR WAS PULLING ON TO A MAIN ROAD GOING UP TO 15 MPH WHILE TURNING RIGHT. THE CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER, STALL (ONLY ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP), MANY WARNING LIGHTS INCLUDING THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND DINGED. AFTER SHUTTING THE KEY OFF AND WAITING UP TO A COUPLE OF MINUTES, ENGINE STARTED FINE AND DROVE NORMALLY. 1 MONTH LATER, THIS EXACT SCENARIO HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE TURNING RIGHT FROM A COMPLETE STOP. 1 MONTH LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT WITH ONLY THE YELLOW WRENCH LIGHT COMING ON (THE CAR WAS CURVING TO THE RIGHT AT ABOUT 40 MPH). 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THIS TIME THE CAR WOULD START UP, AND BE FINE UNTIL WE ACCELERATED. WE NARROWLY AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE CAR DID THE SAME THING A SECOND TIME. IT THEN DID IT A THIRD TIME AND WE WAITED TO START THE CAR. WE WERE THEN ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME NORMALLY WITH A CODE ALERT ON THE DASH. I TOOK THE CAR TO GET A DIAGNOSIS AND THEY SHOWED CODE P2111. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WRENCH SYMBOL, AND ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,500.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2012
WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC THE CAR LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CAR IDLED ROUGHLY AND I NOTICED A "WRENCH" LIGHT CAME ON. I SHUT THE CAR DOWN WHILE I COLLECTED MY THOUGHTS ON WHAT TO DO. I USED MY PHONE TO FIND THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER AND, BEFORE CALLING FOR A TOW VEHICLE, I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR. IT RESTARTED, THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS OFF, AND IT SEEMED TO RUN FINE. I DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER WITHOUT INCIDENT WHERE THEY HOOKED UP THE COMPUTER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AND SUGGESTED THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENED TO TRY AND GET IT TO A DEALER WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ON. I THEN DROVE APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES HOME WITH MY GRANDSON. THIS MORNING I WENT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY SIMILAR INSTANCES SUCH AS MIND AND FOUND THERE WERE QUITE A FEW: (HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2010/FORD/FUSION/POWER_TRAIN/PROBLEM.ASPX) THE INCIDENTS OTHERS REPORTED WERE ALMOST IDENTICAL TO MINE. I THEN CALLED THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM NEW, AND THEY RAN A CHECK TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON MY MODEL AND THERE WEREN'T. THEY SUGGESTED I CALL FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I TRIED CALLING THEM AND WAS TOLD BY A REPRESENTATIVE THEY WERE HAVING "TECHNICAL ISSUES" AND COULDN'T HELP ME, TO CALL BACK IN AN HOUR. I LIVE IN A VERY RURAL AREA. THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER IS PROBABLY 50-60MILES AWAY. THE ROADS HERE DON'T HAVE MUCH ROOM TO PULL OFF ON IF THE CAR FAILS AGAIN. JUDGING BY THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE, IT SEEMS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR AND THERE SHOULD BE SOME ACTION BEING TAKEN TO REMEDY IT. THIS SITUATION CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ANYONE DRIVING OR RIDING IN THE CAR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 26, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR IT SUDDENLY JERKED AND STOPPED LIKE I HAD TURNED IT OFF. I COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD IT WAS STILL RUNNING COULD NOT GIVE IT ANY GAS A WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. I TURNED OFF CAR AND RESTARTED IT, AND IT CAME BACK ON, AND THE WRENCH LIGHT WENT OFF. DROVE IT ON HOME IT JUMPED AND JERKED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO QUIT AT ANY MOMENT. I THEN TOOK IT TO MY DEALERSHIP THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT SAID IT WAS THROTTLE BODY BUT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASING IT BUT HAVE ONLY HAD IT LESS THAN A YEAR. I AM CONCERNED WITH A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAPPENING BECAUSE IT JUST SHUTS OFF THE GAS AND I CANNOT MOVE IT OR GET IT OUT OF TRAFFIC.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 19, 2012
OVER THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS I HAVE NOTICED SLIGHT JERKS OR SPUTTERS WHEN I'M DRIVING. SPEED RANGES ANYWHERE FROM 10-70 MPH WHEN IT OCCURS. THIS MORNING ON THE HIGHWAY IT WAS MUCH MORE NOTICEABLE AND AFTER ABOUT 10 MILES THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST ALL ACCELERATION, LUCKILY THE RIGHT LANE WAS CLEAR AND I COULD GET TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY. AS I SLOWED DOWN THE ENGINE SHOOK HEAVILY AND I TURNED THE CAR OFF. I WAITED A COUPLE MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE CAR FINE...NO LIGHT, NO SHAKING. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE 3.5 MILES TO WORK. SAME DAY, DRIVING HOME I MADE IT ABOUT 10 MILES AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I WAITED A COUPLE MINUTES, RESTARTED AND MADE IT TO A SHOP A COUPLE MILES DOWN THE ROAD (STILL COULD FEEL THE JERKING SLIGHTLY BUT THE LIGHT DIDN'T COME ON AND I DIDN'T LOSE ACCELERATION). ONCE I GOT THERE AND THEY HOOKED UP THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE THEY COULD NOT READ ANY CODES, WHICH IS VERY COMMON FROM WHAT I'M READING ABOUT OTHER FUSION OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THEY ARE GOING TO DRIVE IT IN THE MORNING SO THEY CAN READ THE CODE WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON AND HOPEFULLY DETERMINE IF IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY. I AM SO FRUSTRATED AS THIS CAR IS BARELY 2 YEARS OLD AND APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *JS
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 12, 2012
I WAS JUST LEAVING MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND JUST GOT DOWN TO THE END OF THE ROAD, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FEEL THIS REALLY BAD SHAKING, HAD NO ACCELERATION WHEN PRESSED ON GAS AND CAR KEPT JERKING UNTIL I FINALLY HAD TO SHUT IT OFF. I DID RESEARCH ON IT IMMEDIATELY AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE THAT HAS BECOME VERY RELEVANT WITH MY CAR MAKE/MODEL. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! IF I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR GOD FORBID HAD KIDS IN THE CAR, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT! THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND ADDRESSED FAST!!!! *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 6, 2012
WITHOUT WARNING THE CAR LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS, SOMETIMES AT SPEEDS UP TO 70 MPH. THE CAR JERKS, WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON, AND THERE IS NO POWER FROM THE GAS PEDAL. A/C AND RADIO WORK FINE. AFTER NAVIGATING THRU TRAFFIC WITHOUT POWER, WE TURN CAR OFF AND BACK ON, AND IT'S GOOD TO GO. BUT FOR HOW LONG? COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS, RECALL IS NECESSARY. DEALER SAYS 2010 FUSIONS ARE "NOTORIOUS" FOR THIS THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM AND CHARGED $502 TO CORRECT IT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE WRENCH WARNING SYMBOL ILLUMINATED ON CONTINUOUSLY AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME MALFUNCTION OCCURRED IN 2010 AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 31, 2012
MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN FROM A COMPLETE STOP ONTO A BUSY AVENUE WHEN THE "WRENCH LIGHT" ON THE DASH LIGHT UP, THE CAR STARTED TO SHUDDER & COULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN 1 MILE. DROVE TO THE HOME OF A FRIEND AND HAD HIM GO WITH ME TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. CAR SHOOK HARD AND NEARLY DIED WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN. AFTER DOING A GOOGLE SEARCH OF THE PROBLEM I FOUND IT TO BE A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND MANY TIMES AT 70 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC EVEN ON NEW CARS WITH AS FEW AS 1300 MILES ON THEM. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEBODY DIES. IN MANY CASES RATHER THAN LOSING THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE, THE OPPOSITE WILL HAPPEN AND THE CAR GOES FULL THROTTLE FORWARD! THERE IS AN AVALANCHE OF DOCUMENTATION ON THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO DO A SAFETY RECALL. THE NHTSA'S SOLE REASON TO EXIST IN THE FIRST PLACE IS SAFETY AND THIS IS CLEARLY UNSAFE. REST ASSURED THAT IF THE NHTSA DOES NOT FORCE FORD TO DO A RECALL PEOPLE WILL DIE. AS FOR MYSELF AND SEVERAL OTHERS I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH, WE WILL BE FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD FOR THEIR NEGLIGENCE AND THE NHTSA FOR FAILING TO ACT DESPITE THE LARGE VOLUME OF READILY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 30, 2012
GOING ABOUT 75 MPH WITH CRUISE ON WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR LOSES ITS ACCELERATION COMPLETELY. I PULL OVER THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WOULD ONLY TURN 1000 RPM. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. THE WRENCH LIGHT WILL DISAPPEAR AFTER THAT AND IT'LL START DRIVING NORMALLY AGAIN. THE PROBLEMS SEEMS TO BE WITH A BAD THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY PART. CONTACTED FORD ABOUT SAFETY PROBLEM. MANY EXAMPLES ON THE INTERNET OF OTHER OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 2010 FORD FUSION. *TR