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
5,128 reports, newest first.
Steering, May 27, 2016
POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DID NOT CAUSE ACCIDENT HOWEVER I WAS LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET CAR PULLED OVER AS IT BASICAALY HAD NO STEERNIG. MY GRANDFATHER WAS ABLE TO GET CAR HOME BUT I HAD TO BORROW HIS CAR TO GET TO WORK AS I AM A FEDERAL POSTAL WORKER. I HAVE REPAIR BILLS OF $1800.00+
Steering, May 27, 2016
WHEN MAKING TURNS THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND "POWER STEER ASSIST FAULT" COMES UP IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. I CAN TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND IT USUALLY RESETS ITSELF BUT ALWAYS OCCURS AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER 20 TIMES AND IS VERY DANGEROUS AS POWER STEERING IS LOST.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 26, 2016
THROTTLE BODY BEING REPLACED AGAIN. IN JUNE 2014, AS PART OF THE RECALL, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. ON MAY 24, 2016 THE CAR STARTED DECELERATING AND THEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THEN THE ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO DEALER ON MAY 26, 2016 AND THEY DIAGNOSED THE THROTTLE BODY AS DEFECTIVE. REPLACEMENT IS COVERED UNDER THE 10 YEAR 100,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT FORD AGREED TO WITH THE NHTSA. NOW I'M WONDERING IF THE THROTTLE BODY WILL BE A RECURRING PROBLEM AND HASN'T REALLY BEEN FIXED.
Steering, May 25, 2016
THE POWER STEERING FAILED MANY TIMES RENDERING MY CAR UNDELIVERABLE. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THAT THERE IS A PENDING CLASS ACTION (PHILIPS V. FORD MOTOR CO.) INVOLVING THE SAME ISSUE AND THE 2010 - 2014 MODEL YEAR. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY; HOWEVER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FORD KNEW OF THE DEFECT PRIOR TO THE 2010 MODEL YEAR GOING INTO PRODUCTION. THE REPAIRS HAVE COAT ME APPROX. $1,600 AND THE CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I ASKED FORD TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIRS. THEY DENIES MY CLAIM. PLEASE ASSIST ME IN OBTAINING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS KNOWN DEFECT.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V793000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
Engine, May 24, 2016
OUR VEHICLE IS A 2010 FUSION WITH 96,000 MILES ON IT. MY WIFE DROVE TO WORK YESTERDAY AND THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH AND WAS EXTREMELY SLOW GETTING TO THAT SPEED. I KNOW FORD HAS A "SATISFACTION PROGRAM" FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE YET WHEN I CALLED THEM MY VIN WAS NOT IN THE PROGRAM. THIS IS THE SAME [XXX] PROBLEM AS THE OTHER ETB REPLACEMENT AND SOFTWARE UPDATE YET I'M BEING TOLD I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. MY WIFE ENDED UP BREAKING DOWN ON A VERY BUSY STREET WITH CARS BEHIND HER YET FORD WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IS A BIGGER ISSUE THAN THE 1.6 MILLION VEHICLES THEY RECALLED. HOW CAN MY ISSUE BE EXACTLY THE SAME YET NOT MEET THE CRITERIA? SO DOES SOMEBODY HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE IT'S ADDRESS, OR HOW MANY POOR PEOPLE HAVE TO PAY OUT OF THEIR POCKETS WITH MONEY THEY DON'T HAVE BEFORE THIS IS RECALLED AS IT SHOULD BE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Steering, May 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO PROPERLY STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 22, 2016
POWER STEERING FAULT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. TURNED IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND RESTARTED POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. CARRIED CAR IN FOR SERVICE I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. NOW IT'S HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES . BEING THAT IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY NOW ITS OUT AGAIN .
Steering, May 20, 2016
THIS IS MY HUSBANDS CAR, THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD. HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT BACK HOME, BUT HAS NOT HAD ANY POWER STEERING SINCE. WE TOOK OUR CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE WE HAD PURCHASED IT FROM. THEY SAID THAT OUR CAR NEEDED A NEW EPAS RACK. WE WERE QUOTED AT $1,600 TO REPLACE. WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE THE VEHICLE SINCE THIS HAD HAPPENED.
Steering, May 19, 2016
I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION AND ALL OF SUDDEN I LOST POWER STEERING. ON MY MESSAGE SCREEN THE WORDS POPPED UP "SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW" THEN ANOTHER MESSAGE POPPED UP REGARDING TRACTION CONTROL. I ALMOST COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR TO THE RIGHT AND AVOID THE COLLISION. IF MY WIFE WAS DRIVING, SHE WOULD HAVE HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I HEARD THE REPAIR COSTS TO GET IT FIXED, I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE IT FIXED AND NOW I AM MAKING PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE I CANNOT DRIVE DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, May 16, 2016
CAR IN MOTION RAPIDLY DECELERATED ON MAJOR HIGHWAY AT SPEED OF 65 MPH. CODE ON COMPUTER SHOWED A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE. FORD HAS AGREED TO REPLACE THROTTLE BODY
Steering, May 9, 2016
DAUGHTERS CAR HAD POWER STEERING FAILURE. CAME HOME FROM WORK, CHANGED AND WAS LEAVING, STARTED CAR AND CHECK POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT CAME ON AND NO POWER STEERING. AFTER CHECKING WEB SITES, NHTSA AND SEEING 100S OF COMPLAINTS, CALLED FORD, NO HELP, PLEASE HAVE DEALER FIX AND PAY HIM IF ITS ADDED TO THE RECALL, WE WILL REIMBURSE YOU! NEED YOU TO HAVE DEALER FIX, SO ITS ADDED TO OUR WARRANTY DATA!.. NEWS FLASH, I CALLED YOU AS 100S OF OTHERS ADD IT TO YOUR DATA. 9K ON MY SUPER DUTY LAST MONTH, KNOW 1500-2000, NO MORE FORDS FOR ME BUY BUY FORD> HELLO CHEVY
Steering, Tires, May 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Service brakes, May 5, 2016
VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN FRONT OF A RESIDENCE AND IN PARK WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INSPECTION, THERE WAS BRAKE FLUID INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIPPING ON THE STREET BELOW. VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNDRIVEABLE AND TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A BRAKE LINE FAILURE WHERE THE LINE ITSELF WAS INTACT, BUT THE RUBBER HOSE HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE CRIMPED METAL FITTING. ATTACHED PHOTO SHOW THE SECTION OF HOSE THAT HAD COME LOOSE
Steering, May 4, 2016
THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING WITH MESSAGE TO SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW ON DASHBOARD MAKING CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER.I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE CAR HAS THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING.
Steering, May 3, 2016
AS I PULLED OUT OF A GAS STATION (TURNING RIGHT), THE 'SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC AND POWER STEERING' WARNING CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME, WITH EXTREME DIFFICULTY. UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL, I DID ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AS IT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE NEXT MORNING, STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE, I COULDN'T EVEN MOVE IT AN INCH, AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. AFTER TWO DAYS OF DIAGNOSTICS AND TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SIMPLY RESET THE COMPUTER. HE SAID IT NOW IS A MATTER OF WAITING TO SEE IF THAT HAPPENS AGAIN, AND IF IT DOES, HE WOULD SUGGEST A NEW RACK AND PINION.
Engine, May 2, 2016
I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND AFTER STOPPING, I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT MY CAR HAD SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED POWER. THE WRENCH ILLUMINATED AND I WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY GUIDE MY CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I TURNED MY CAR OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED IT AGAIN. IT STARTED WITH NO PROBLEM AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE GARAGE. I WAS TOLD I'D NEW A NEW THROTTLE BODY THAT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $300 TO REPLACE INCLUDING LABOR.
Suspension, Structure, Wheels, Apr 27, 2016, crash
WHILE DRIVING INTO A MODERATE LEFT CURVE ON A NARROW TWO LANE CITY STREET THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL ALLOWING THE CAR TO JUMP THE CURB AND INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ONE MINOR INJURY TO A PASSENGER. CAR WAS TOTALED. NO TICKETS WERE ISSUED. THE CAR WAS UNDER A RECALL 15S34FOR SOME PROBLEM WITH THE PTCM AND FUEL TANK AND CANISTER PURGE VALVE AND WAS SCHEDULED TO REPAIRED 04/27/16. RECALL WAS FIRST RECEVIED ON 01//2016 BUT THE REPAIR OK WAS RECEIVED IN 04/16. THERE IS ALSO A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION ON THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON THIS YR FORD FUSION.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION INTERMITTENTLY AND A REPAIR SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Steering, Apr 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BECOMING EXTREMELY TIGHT AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO WORK. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT EACH TIME THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Steering, Apr 26, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A PAVED COUNTY ROAD, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHICH RESULTED IN THE FRONT WHEEL IMPACTING A CONCRETE CURB AND CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL.
Engine, Apr 25, 2016
ON THE EVENING OF APRIL 22, 2016 CAR SHUT OFF WHEN IN MOTION AT 35MPH ON A CITY STREET. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND STARTED IT AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS. THE FOLLOWING MORNING I DROVE THE CAR 2 MILES TO MY FATHER'S HOUSE TO HAVE HIM CHECK IT. THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION AT 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET. FIVE TIMES. A 10 MINUTE DRIVE TOOK ME MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. ERROR CODE P2111 CAME UP. MY CAR HAS UNDER 68,000 MILES. THROTTLE BODY. I BELIEVE THIS IS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Structure, Apr 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Electrical system, Apr 19, 2016
CAR STALLED IN PARKING LOT. FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY, AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT WAS COVERED UNDER SOME TYPE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER, I DO NOT HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE CAR, SO I WAS SUSPICIOUS. THEY DID CHARGE FOR A FUEL INJECTION SERVICE. RESEARCH ONLINE REVEALED THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FORDS, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY. THE CAR CAN STALL AT ANY SPEED, WITH POTENTIAL LOSS OF LIFE. I WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF ANY FURTHER LEGAL ACTION ON THIS. FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
Steering, Apr 13, 2016
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT.