Ford Fusion / 2010
2010 Ford Fusion problems
Owners have filed 7,026 complaints about the 2010 Ford Fusion with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 23.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 12.8%.
Complaints7,026
Crashes174
Fires16
Injuries109
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Steering 23.6% · 1660
Power train 12.8% · 898
Vehicle speed control 11.3% · 794
Engine 10.0% · 700
Air bags 8.4% · 590
Fuel/propulsion system 6.9% · 484
Service brakes 6.2% · 435
Electrical system 4.6% · 324
Severity
Of those complaints, 174 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire, 109 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 15 model years of the Ford Fusion in this data, 2010 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 202 in the last three years against 558 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 67,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When I started my car the low tire pressure light came on, but everything seemed to be working fine. I drove a few blocks on city streets with no problem, and then the steering wheel suddenly became tight and difficult to move and the advance trac light and power steering light came on. Able pull over carefully, but not safe to continue driving. Diagnosed as power steering failure - had to replace rack and pinion. Steering · reported at 91,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. After starting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 88,000. Steering · reported at 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated he was driving 55 mph when the power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electronic power steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact stated the defect was not remedied. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not recalled. The vehicle mileage was 43,850. Steering · reported at 43,850 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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