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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2013
CAR WAS STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE , BUT ONLY CREEP ALONG. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS A PARKING LOT JUST ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WHERE CAR WAS STOPPED. TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD US IT NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC THROTTLE. *TR
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 28, 2013
VEHICLE STALLED OUT AT AN INTERSECTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OTHER DASH INDICATORS CAME ON. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THIS MORNING THAT THE NECESSARY PART, AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY, IS ON BACK-ORDER NATIONWIDE AND DID NOT EXPECT TO HAVE THE PART AVAILABLE FOR INSTALLATION UNTIL THE WEEK OF 7/8 AT THE EARLIEST AND THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, THUS COSTING APPROXIMATELY $500.00. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH INDICATES THAT NHTSA HAS LAUNCHED A PROBE INTO THIS ISSUE. *TR .
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2013
WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR JERKED AND THE RPMS DROPPED AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE WRENCH LIGHT HAD TURNED ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND STARTED THE CARE AGAIN. NO LIGHTS WERE ON SO I GOT BACK ON THE HIGHWAY FOR IT TO HAPPEN AGAIN A MILE DOWN THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY (ROUGHLY 15 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS) AND SOMETIMES THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON, SOMETIMES IT'S THE ENGINE LIGHT AND SOMETIMES IT'S THE BATTERY LIGHT. THIS OCCURS NO MATTER THE SPEED, NO MATTER THE TEMPERATURE, NO MATTER THE NUMBER OF THINGS USING THE BATTERY (BECAUSE THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON A FEW TIMES). IT IS COMPLETELY RANDOM AND GOT IT TO THE SHOP TO TELL US IT WAS CODE P2111, SOMETHING WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. IT NEEDS REPLACED, SO THEY SAY - BUT IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2013
***THROTTLE BODY**** DURING SEVERAL TIMES OF DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, I ACCELERATED AND THE RPM ON THE CAR JUMPED SUDDENLY AND STUCK AT A HIGH POSITION FOR SEVERAL SECONDS IN WHICH THE CAR SLOWED TO A STOP. THE "WRENCH" LIGHT THEN CAME ON AND AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN USE OF IT. THIS IS HAPPENING FREQUENTLY. *TR
Wheels, Jun 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUG NUTS HAD BECOME BENT AND OUT OF SHAPE. THE CONTACT CHANGED FROM SUMMER TO WINTER TIRES AND ALL OF THE LUG NUTS WERE FOUND TO BE WARPED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V574000 (WHEELS) AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE CONTACT COULD NOT TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS BECAUSE THE LUG NUTS WERE BENT, CRACKED AND NO LONGER FITTING THE LUG WRENCH THAT WAS SUPPLIED IN THE VEHICLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jun 28, 2013
MY 2010 FORD FUSION IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS NUMEROUS OTHERS...THE THROTTLE BODY. .....MECHANICS ARE TELLING ME IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 600 $ TO REPAIR. ....THIS IS AN ONGOING SCAM IN PART BY FORD.... IM SURE THEY KNOW ABOUT THIS....I PROMISE YOU I WILL TRADE THIS CAR IN FORD A HONDA ACCORD....ATLEAST THEY RUN HONESTLY.. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jun 27, 2013
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCALLY ON 6/15/2013, I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND UPON ENTERING THE INTERSECTION AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CAR ALMOST STALLED AND THEN STARTED TO BUCK AND SURGE. I TURNED THE CORNER BUT COULD NOT DRIVE ANY FASTER THAN 20 MPH AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO SURGE, THEN ALMOST STALL, THEN SURGE AGAIN AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD 1/4 - 1/2 MILE TO THE ENTRANCE OF MY DAUGHTER'S DEVELOPMENT. I PULLED THE CAR OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK. MY DAUGHTER CAME TO MEET ME AND I DROVE THE CAR UP THE BLOCK TO HER HOUSE WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE GAS BUT LETTING IT "COAST", DURING WHICH IT AGAIN CONTINUED TO SURGE THEN ALMOST STALL, THEN SURGE AGAIN. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE. THEY TOLD US THEY COULD NOT GET THE PART FOR ANOTHER 3 WEEKS SINCE IT WAS ON BACK-ORDER NATIONALLY, BUT INFORMED US THAT IT WAS OK TO DRIVE THE CAR. WE DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR, AS IT COULD SURGE INTO AN INTERSECTION OR STALL SUDDENLY, SO WE INVESTIGATED THROTTLE BODY ISSUES ON FORD CARS ON THE INTERNET AND LEARNED THAT THERE WERE NUMEROUS SIMILAR ISSUES NATIONWIDE. SO WE DETERMINED TO LEAVE THE CAR AT THE DEALER UNTIL IT COULD BE REPAIRED AND DRIVEN SAFELY. WE FELT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO FILE THIS REPORT SINCE WE FEEL THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Power train, Engine, Jun 27, 2013
SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR IT WOULD OCCASIONALLY FAIL TO START ON THE FIRST TURN OF THE KEY. THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK FOR 5+ SECONDS UNTIL I TURNED THE KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION, REMOVED THE KEY AND TRIED AGAIN. IT WOULD ALWAYS START ON THE SECOND TRY... JUST RECENTLY (BEGINNING OF JUNE 2013) I NOTICED MY TACHOMETER WAS GOING FROM 7000 TO 4000RPM AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS BUT THE CAR NEVER STALLED. ON 6/26/13 AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN TO ABOUT 30 MPH THE CAR LOST POWER, THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON BUT THE CAR DID NOT STALL. I GRADUALLY PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY HAZARDS ON TRYING NOT TO CAUSE ALARM TO THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE IGNITION KEY OFF AND REMOVED THE KEY FOR 10-20 SECONDS AND RESTARTED THE CAR. EVERYTHING SEEMED TO BE OK SO I DROVE THE CAR HOME. ON 6/27/13 I DROVE MY CAR APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES TO MY DESTINATION WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS BUT ON THE WAY BACK I WAS 20 MILES INTO MY RETURN TRIP AND DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY WHEN I EXPERIENCED THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM FROM THE DAY BEFORE (YESTERDAY). THIS TIME I WAS IN HEAVY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC COMING OUT OF NYC. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE GSP. AGAIN I WAITED 10-20 SECONDS AND RESTARTED. THE IDLE WAS ROUGH FOR A FEW SECONDS BUT WAS FINE AFTER THAT SO I MERGED BACK ONTO THE HEAVILY CONGESTED ROAD. AFTER ANOTHER 20-30 MILES THE CAR FAILED FOR THE 3RD TIME. THIS TIME I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER EASILY BECAUSE I STAYED IN THE RIGHT LANE KNOWING A POWER LOSS WAS JUST A MATTER OF TIME. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE SO FAR BECAUSE THE CAR HAS STARTED BACK UP AND IT WAS STILL DAYLIGHT. MY FEAR IS TRAVELING AT NIGHT ON A ROAD WITHOUT A SHOULDER WHICH I DO A LOT AND NOT GETTING IT STARTED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Jun 27, 2013
***** BAD THROTTLE BODY******** MY WIFE AND SON WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF GOING THROUGH A INTERACTION A CAR ALMOST HIT THEM TO THE RAPID LOSS OF SPEED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU HAVE NO POWER AND VERY LITTLE CONTROL OF THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPEN ABOUT FOUR TIMES NOW. LOOKS LIKE FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS AND AFTER THIS DID IT ON ME TODAY 6/27/13 SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED IN A ACCIDENT OR HURT REAL BAD. FROM LOOKING AT ALL THE REVIEWS THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS SHOULD BE ON A RECALL LIST BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR WORST. PLEASE HELP US GET THIS ON A RECALL LIST. THANK YOU. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 27, 2013
CAR STARTED JERKING AND THE THROTTLE LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION. HAD DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS FAILED THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. *TR
Engine, Jun 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Vehicle speed control, Jun 27, 2013
WHILE DRIVING MY 2010 FORD FUSION, AT A NORMAL SPEED OF 45 MPH, THE CAR'S ACCELERATION CUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR MOVE MY CAR BESIDE COASTING. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF THE ROAD, HOWEVER, IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, I MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN IN TO AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PARKING MY CAR, I NOTICED THE RPMS WERE JUMPING A BIT, AND AN ORANGE WRENCH APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD SIGNAL. I TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, AND TRIED TURNING IT ON AGAIN. THE VEHICLE GAVE A SLIGHT HESITATION AND THEN STARTED RIGHT UP. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED ONE OTHER TIME WITH THE SAME RESULT. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED, AND THEY INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON ISSUE THEY HAVE BEEN SEEING WITH MY VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE THROTTLE BODY, IN WHICH GETS STUCK AND SHUTS DOWN THE ENGINE. THEY INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A WIDE SPREAD ISSUE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING INVESTIGATED. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THIS IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURY OR DEATH. THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AS IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN MY VEHICLE. I AM LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GUIDE MY CAR OFF THE ROAD. HAD I BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON THE TRAIN TRACKS, I COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Jun 27, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND GOT A FLAT TIRE. AT THE SAME TIME I RECEIVED AN ERROR ABOUT THE POWER STEERING AND TO SERVICE THE ADVANCETRAC SYSTEM. I THOUGHT EVERYTHING WAS RELATED TO THE FLAT TIRE. I GOT THE TIRE REPLACED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE ERROR CLEARED BUT I STILL HAVE NO POWER STEERING. IWAS TOLD THAT THE TWO ISSUES WERE NOT RELATED AND THAT THE POWER STEERING IS COMPLETELY SEPARATE. I SEE MANY MANY MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH 2010-2011 FORD FUSIONS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ASAP. NOTHING BROKE ON MY CAR AND THE FLUIDS ARE FINE SO THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS ERROR AND FOR THE POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 27, 2013
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST ALL FORWARD POWER. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE ENGINE CUT OUT, AND A COUPLE OF PEOPLE HAD TO MAKE SOME PRETTY SEVERE EMERGENCY MANEUVERS TO AVOID ACCIDENTS DUE TO MY ALMOST-STALLED CAR. I COULDN'T GET ANY POWER OUT OF IT WITH THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN I COASTED OFF INTO SOMEONE'S DRIVEWAY, THE CAR BARELY STAYED RUNNING. IT SHOOK AND MISSED LIKE IT DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH AIR. THERE WAS A YELLOW WRENCH ICON ON, BUT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I SHUT DOWN AND REFIRED, AND IT RAN PERFECTLY. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO STORED DATA TO ANALYZE, AND THAT IT DIDN'T DO IT TO THEM ON THE TEST DRIVE. THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM. 2 MINUTES OF GOOGLING SHOWS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODIES ON THESE CARS. WE NEED A RECALL!! WHAT IF PEOPLE HADN'T BEEN PAYING ATTENTION WHEN MY CAR FAILED IN THE INTERSECTION? THERE COULD HAVE BEEN A BIG CRASH. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 27, 2013
I WAS DRIVING MY 2010 FORD FUSION ON THE INTERSTATE, AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN I STARTED FEELING IT "SURGE". IT WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL AT THE TIME, AND IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SURGING UP A COUPLE OF MPH OVER THE SET POINT, AND THEN FALLING BACK A COUPLE OF MPH BELOW THE SET POINT. IT WAS LIKE THE CRUISE WAS HUNTING FOR THE SET SPEED. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LURCH AND I LOST ALL POWER FROM THE ENGINE. CRUISE DISCONNECTED AND I STARTED COASTING DOWN RAPIDLY. THERE WAS VERY NEARLY A REAR-END COLLISION WITH THE GUY BEHIND ME AS I WAS LOSING SPEED SO QUICKLY. THERE WAS A YELLOW WRENCH ICON LIT ON MY DASHBOARD, BUT NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I MANAGED TO COST OVER TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER. WHEN I STOPPED AND PUT IT IN PARK, THE ENGINE RAN EXTREMELY ROUGHLY. IT STUMBLED AND MISSED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ANY AIR. I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, WAITED A MINUTE, REFIRED IT, AND IT RAN PERFECTLY. WE CONTINUED OUR TRIP AND HAD IT LOOKED AT WHEN WE GOT BACK. OR LOCAL FORD DEALER SAID "THERE ARE NO STORED CODES, IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR US, AND THERE ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG." THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO ME AND EVERY TIME THE DEALER SAYS THE SAME THING. 2 MINUTES WORTH OF GOOGLING SHOWS THAT THERE SEEMS TO BE A MASSIVE PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODIES THAT FORD HAS ON THESE CARS. WE NEED A RECALL! WE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED IN A WRECK ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 27, 2013
I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY CITY TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE FELT "DISCONNECTED" FROM THE TRANSMISSION. I COULD PUSH THE GAS PEDAL ALL I WANTED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR CONTINUED TO ROLL UNDER IT'S OWN MOMENTUM, BUT BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, I WAS VERY NEARLY REAR-ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND ME. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE, AND BECAUSE I WAS COASTING DOWN TO A STOP QUICKLY, MY ONLY CHOICE WAS TO PULL INTO THE CENTER TURN LANE OF THE 5-LANE ROAD. TRAFFIC CONTINUED TO SPEED PAST ME AS I STOPPED IN THE CENTER LANE. AS I STOPPED, THE ENGINE RAN INCREDIBLY ROUGHLY. IT WAS STUMBLING AND MISSING LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ENOUGH AIR. THERE WAS A YELLOW WRENCH ICON ON MY DASHBOARD, BUT NO "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT". I SHUT DOWN, WAITED A MINUTE, AND REFIRED THE CAR. THE CAR RAN PERFECTLY SMOOTHLY AFTER THAT. I DID SOME CHECKING, AND IT APPEARS TO BE A THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO BE VERY WIDESPREAD ON 2010 AND 2011 FORD'S. PLEASE MAKE THEM RECALL THIS. IT'S A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. I'M LUCKY IT WAS JUST ME IN THE CAR, AND I KNEW WHAT TO DO. WHAT IF MY WIFE AND BABY WERE IN THE CAR, AND SHE WASN'T AS LUCKY? WHAT IF THE GUY BEHIND ME WASN'T AS QUICK ON HIS BRAKES?? *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 27, 2013
DRIVING CAR ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THROTTLE BODY WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY 4 TIMES SINCE MAY 22, 2013. THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON FOR SOME TIME AND NO WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON UPON RESTART. *TR
Power train, Jun 26, 2013
YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 AND ALSO LOST ACCELERATION BUT STILL HAD POWER, IT WAS WEIRD THE CAR WAS STILL ON, BUT THE YELLOW "WRENCH LIGHT" CAME ON INDICATING IT WAS A THROTTLE CONTROL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM! I PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF THE IGNITION, AND RESTART THE CAR WITH OUT A PROBLEM. ITS ONLY 2010 FUSION SO WE SHOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS ISSUE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 26, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WRENCH ICON AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 26, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 60 MPH, MY 2010 FORD FUSION UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND SUDDENLY SLOWED. IT DID NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS, HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I HAD TO PUT ON MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND COAST TO PULL OFF ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE OTHER CARS AND TRUCKS TRAVELING FAST WERE COMING UP ON ME. AFTER I PULLED OFF, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT RAN OKAY FOR A WHILE. HOWEVER, THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THEY FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jun 26, 2013
2010 FORD FUSION SEL 2.5L AUTOMATIC PURCHASED IN YONGE/STEELES FORD LINCOLN IN CANADA. DURING NORMAL DRIVING, WRENCH LIGHT WILL SUDDENLY BE ON: - CANNOT ACCELERATE, SPEED CANNOT GO BEYOND 60KM/H, RPM CANNOT GO BEYOND 2000 - SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY LOOSE POWER AND SLOW DOWN. ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED A FEW TIMES. - MANAGED TO PULL OVER, STOP THE CAR, AND RESTART, SOMETIMES THE PROBLEM WILL DISAPPEAR AFTER RESTART, SOMETIMES THE PROBLEM COMES BACK IN A FEW MINUTES TOOK MY CAR TO MARKVILLE FORD LINCOLN ON JUNE 20TH, 2013, AND THEY CLAIMED IT WAS FIXED. ON THE REPORT, IT IS SAID: "DS12 DIAGNOSE ENGINE LIGHT CONCERN, LOCATE AND REPAIR WIRING TO ACCELERATOR, REPLACE SENSOR" "FTP FUEL INJECTORS & THROTTLE BODY SERVICE PLUS PCM REPROGRAM" 5 DAYS LATER ON JUNE 25, 2013, THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED, AND MY 3 YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN THE BACK OF THE CAR. VERY FRUSTRATED AND UPSET. TOOK THE CAR TO MARKVILLE FORD LINCOLN FIRST THING IN THE MORNING ON JUNE 26, 2013, AND THE WRENCH LIGHT WAS ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER. I DID NOT SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AND PUT THE CAR IN PARKING AT THE DEALER. AFTER A WHILE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED TO REV UP AND DOWN BETWEEN 1500 AND 2200 RPM. VOICED THE CONCERN OF THE THROTTLE BODY ISSUE TO THE DEALER AS I HAVE SEEN THIS ISSUE DISCUSSED ALL OVER THE INTERNET. DEALER STILL CLAIM IT IS A PCM ISSUE. THE CAR IS STILL IN THE DEALERSHIP RIGHT NOW. CALLED FORD CANADA CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP, AND THEY WILL CONTACT MARKVILLE FORD LINCOLN. SORRY THE ADDRESS DOESN'T ALLOW CANADIAN ADDRESS. SO I SIMPLY PUT NEW YORK STATE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WRENCH WARNING ICON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY HAD FAILED. THE DEALER CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jun 26, 2013
I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON A NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND IDLED REALLY ROUGH. WHEN I WOULD PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC AND CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT. IT WORKED AT THAT TIME, BUT SINCE THEN HAS DONE THIS MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, IT WOULD HAPPEN EVERYTIME I STARTED THE CAR FOR ABOUT 4-5 TIMES, BEFORE THE CAR FINALLY STAYED ON, AND I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. LUCKILY EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, TRAFFIC WAS SLOW, BECAUSE THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING INTO THIS SITUATION AND HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE OTHER OCCURRENCES OF THIS SAME PROBLEM HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS AND QUICK BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED FROM THIS. *TR
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 26, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON 476 IN PA, THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE GAS PEDAL WAS UNRESPONSIVE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND WHEN I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE A WARNING/EVENT LIGHT WENT ON INDICATING THROTTLE/TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I WAS TO CALL FOR ASSISTENCE BUT WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED THE CAR, AND PROCEED TO WORK ( ABOUT 40 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE REPAIR ARRANGEMENT AND WAS ADVISED THE CAR IS DRIVABLE AND THAT SOME OF THESE THROTTLE ISSUES ARE "INTERMITTENT". THE CAR STALLED 3 MORE TIME ON MY WAY HOME, ABOUT 75 MILES AND IT SEEMED TO STALL EVERY 20 OR SO MINUTES. CAR IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPLACEMENT PART(S). *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jun 26, 2013
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS MY CAR HAS STARTED TO STALL OUT AS I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY, WHERE I CAME TO A YIELD SIGN, I THEN PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE ONTO THE ROAD AFTER YIELDING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND STARTED TO HAVE JUMPY MOTIONS AND KEPT REVVING EVERY TIME I WOULD TRY TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT AT THAT TIME. THEN ONE DAY ON ANOTHER EXIT ONTO THE HIGHWAY WITH BUSY TRAFFIC I SLOWED DOWN TO SEE IF TRAFFIC WAS CLEAR TO MERGE AND WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC IT REPEATED THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS I WAS EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE AGAIN TRIED TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT IT ALSO HAPPENED AT THE RED LIGHT DIRECTLY AFTER THE MERGE. I WAS NOT TRYING TO ACCELERATE TOO QUICKLY ON ANY OF THE OCCASIONS BUT IT MAKES IT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET THE PROBLEM CHECKED OUT AND THEY CAME BACK THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY ON MY 2010 VEHICLE WAS BAD AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. THEY THEN PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER AND I WAS NUMBER 2 ON THE LIST TO RECEIVE THE PART BECAUSE THEY HAVE THREE CARS IN THE SHOP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REGULAR OCCURRENCE WITH MY TYPE OF VEHICLE IN MY SEARCH FOR ANSWERS I HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE FORUMS WITH PEOPLE POSTING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THE FORD ASSOCIATE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE PART SHOULD BE RECALLED BUT HE WASN'T SURE THAT IT EVER WOULD. AS SOMEONE WHO DRIVES FREQUENTLY ON THE HIGHWAY THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN TO ME THAT I WILL GO TO ACCELERATE INTO TRAFFIC AND END UP SERIOUSLY INJURED BECAUSE MY CAR WON'T ACCELERATE. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT HAS BEEN ALMOST TWO WEEKS SINCE I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND I AM STILL WAITING ON THE PART FROM FORD. *TR