2010 Ford Fusion Problems and Recalls (5,627 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2010 Ford Fusion is Steering (29% of 5,627 owner reports). There are 13 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 5,627 complaints · 13 recalls

What problems show up on the 2010 Ford Fusion?

1,654 of 5,627 filings named Steering (29% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Transmission / driveline (663 reports).

There are 13 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Wheels, Fuel system, Airbags, and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2009 has 1,018 reports on file; this year has 5,627. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2010 Ford Fusion

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 13 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  4. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 1,654 complaints · 29.4% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 131
  • Fires 9
  • Injuries 76
  • Deaths 1
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 1,654 of 5,627 owner complaints (29.4%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 1,654 complaints, 29.4% of reports Steering (STEERING) 26 crash reports 1,654 · 29.4% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 663 complaints, 11.8% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 5 crash reports 663 · 11.8% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 650 complaints, 11.6% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 20 crash reports 650 · 11.6% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 581 complaints, 10.3% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 20 crash reports 1 fire reports 581 · 10.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 559 complaints, 9.9% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 29 crash reports 2 fire reports 559 · 9.9% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 460 complaints, 8.2% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 6 crash reports 460 · 8.2% Engine (ENGINE): 365 complaints, 6.5% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 3 crash reports 2 fire reports 365 · 6.5% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 146 complaints, 2.6% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 1 crash reports 2 fire reports 146 · 2.6% Wheels (WHEELS): 137 complaints, 2.4% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 6 crash reports 137 · 2.4% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 776 complaints, 13.8% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 14 crash reports 2 fire reports 776 · 13.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 1,654 29.4% 26 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 663 11.8% 5 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 650 11.6% 20 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 581 10.3% 20 crashes · 1 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 559 9.9% 29 crashes · 2 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 460 8.2% 6 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 365 6.5% 3 crashes · 2 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 146 2.6% 1 crashes · 2 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 137 2.4% 6 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 776 13.8% 14 crashes · 2 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2009; the first recall shown was reported in Apr 2010. 2009-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2009-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2009-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2010-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2010-Q2: 34 owner reports 34 2010-Q3: 35 owner reports 35 2010-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2011-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2011-Q2: 24 owner reports 24 2011-Q3: 47 owner reports 47 2011-Q4: 37 owner reports 37 2012-Q1: 44 owner reports 44 2012-Q2: 76 owner reports 76 2012-Q3: 111 owner reports 111 2012-Q4: 67 owner reports 67 2013-Q1: 113 owner reports 113 2013-Q2: 305 owner reports 305 2013-Q3: 580 owner reports 580 2013-Q4: 201 owner reports 201 2014-Q1: 92 owner reports 92 2014-Q2: 73 owner reports 73 2014-Q3: 107 owner reports 107 2014-Q4: 127 owner reports 127 2015-Q1: 86 owner reports 86 2015-Q2: 91 owner reports 91 2015-Q3: 130 owner reports 130 2015-Q4: 86 owner reports 86 2016-Q1: 81 owner reports 81 2016-Q2: 72 owner reports 72 2016-Q3: 110 owner reports 110 2016-Q4: 140 owner reports 140 2017-Q1: 117 owner reports 117 2017-Q2: 100 owner reports 100 2017-Q3: 124 owner reports 124 2017-Q4: 237 owner reports 237 2018-Q1: 134 owner reports 134 2018-Q2: 140 owner reports 140 2018-Q3: 145 owner reports 145 2018-Q4: 287 owner reports 287 2019-Q1: 148 owner reports 148 2019-Q2: 107 owner reports 107 2019-Q3: 89 owner reports 89 2019-Q4: 100 owner reports 100 2020-Q1: 111 owner reports 111 2020-Q2: 44 owner reports 44 2020-Q3: 75 owner reports 75 2020-Q4: 57 owner reports 57 2021-Q1: 63 owner reports 63 2021-Q2: 56 owner reports 56 2021-Q3: 32 owner reports 32 2021-Q4: 34 owner reports 34 2022-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2022-Q2: 46 owner reports 46 2022-Q3: 57 owner reports 57 2022-Q4: 34 owner reports 34 2023-Q1: 35 owner reports 35 2023-Q2: 43 owner reports 43 2023-Q3: 29 owner reports 29 2023-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2024-Q1: 32 owner reports 32 2024-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2024-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2024-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2025-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2025-Q2: 18 owner reports 18 2025-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2026-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2026-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2026-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Apr 2009 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 10V161000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V161000 Recall campaign 10V222000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V222000 Recall campaign 11V574000 ◆ Recall campaign 11V574000 Recall campaign 14E028000 ◆ Recall campaign 14E028000 Recall campaign 15V793000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V793000 Recall campaign 16V384000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V384000 Recall campaign 18V046000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V046000 Recall campaign 18V775000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V775000 Recall campaign 19V001000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V001000 Recall campaign 19V904000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V904000 Recall campaign 21E013000 ◆ Recall campaign 21E013000 Recall campaign 21V081000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V081000 Recall campaign 21V158000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V158000 Investigation PE10019 ● Investigation PE10019 Investigation AQ10001 ● Investigation AQ10001 Investigation PE11003 ● Investigation PE11003 Investigation EA11009 ● Investigation EA11009 Investigation EA12009 ● Investigation EA12009 Investigation EA12009 ● Investigation EA12009 Investigation PE13003 ● Investigation PE13003 Investigation PE14030 ● Investigation PE14030 Investigation PE14030 ● Investigation PE14030 Investigation PE16011 ● Investigation PE16011 Investigation PE16011 ● Investigation PE16011 Investigation EA17004 ● Investigation EA17004 Investigation EA17004 ● Investigation EA17004 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005 Investigation DP26004 ● Investigation DP26004
  • Campaign 10V161000 was reported 355 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V222000 was reported 237 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 11V574000 was reported 395 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 15V793000 was reported 2,261 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V384000 was reported 2,239 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V046000 was reported 2,829 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V775000 was reported 3,123 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V001000 was reported 3,190 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V904000 was reported 3,844 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21E013000 was reported 3,961 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V081000 was reported 3,961 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V158000 was reported 3,983 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2009-Q2 Owner reports 3
2009-Q3 Owner reports 3
2009-Q4 Owner reports 3
2010-Q1 Owner reports 19
2010-Q2 Owner reports 34
2010-Q3 Owner reports 35
2010-Q4 Owner reports 23
2011-Q1 Owner reports 24
2011-Q2 Owner reports 24
2011-Q3 Owner reports 47
2011-Q4 Owner reports 37
2012-Q1 Owner reports 44
2012-Q2 Owner reports 76
2012-Q3 Owner reports 111
2012-Q4 Owner reports 67
2013-Q1 Owner reports 113
2013-Q2 Owner reports 305
2013-Q3 Owner reports 580
2013-Q4 Owner reports 201
2014-Q1 Owner reports 92
2014-Q2 Owner reports 73
2014-Q3 Owner reports 107
2014-Q4 Owner reports 127
2015-Q1 Owner reports 86
2015-Q2 Owner reports 91
2015-Q3 Owner reports 130
2015-Q4 Owner reports 86
2016-Q1 Owner reports 81
2016-Q2 Owner reports 72
2016-Q3 Owner reports 110
2016-Q4 Owner reports 140
2017-Q1 Owner reports 117
2017-Q2 Owner reports 100
2017-Q3 Owner reports 124
2017-Q4 Owner reports 237
2018-Q1 Owner reports 134
2018-Q2 Owner reports 140
2018-Q3 Owner reports 145
2018-Q4 Owner reports 287
2019-Q1 Owner reports 148
2019-Q2 Owner reports 107
2019-Q3 Owner reports 89
2019-Q4 Owner reports 100
2020-Q1 Owner reports 111
2020-Q2 Owner reports 44
2020-Q3 Owner reports 75
2020-Q4 Owner reports 57
2021-Q1 Owner reports 63
2021-Q2 Owner reports 56
2021-Q3 Owner reports 32
2021-Q4 Owner reports 34
2022-Q1 Owner reports 31
2022-Q2 Owner reports 46
2022-Q3 Owner reports 57
2022-Q4 Owner reports 34
2023-Q1 Owner reports 35
2023-Q2 Owner reports 43
2023-Q3 Owner reports 29
2023-Q4 Owner reports 27
2024-Q1 Owner reports 32
2024-Q2 Owner reports 20
2024-Q3 Owner reports 18
2024-Q4 Owner reports 26
2025-Q1 Owner reports 19
2025-Q2 Owner reports 18
2025-Q3 Owner reports 12
2025-Q4 Owner reports 6
2026-Q1 Owner reports 7
2026-Q2 Owner reports 10
2026-Q3 Owner reports 12
2026-Q4 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 10V161000
Recall campaign 1 10V222000
Recall campaign 1 11V574000
Recall campaign 1 14E028000
Recall campaign 1 15V793000
Recall campaign 1 16V384000
Recall campaign 1 18V046000
Recall campaign 1 18V775000
Recall campaign 1 19V001000
Recall campaign 1 19V904000
Recall campaign 1 21E013000
Recall campaign 1 21V081000
Recall campaign 1 21V158000
Defect investigation 1 PE10019
Defect investigation 1 AQ10001
Defect investigation 1 PE11003
Defect investigation 1 EA11009
Defect investigation 1 EA12009
Defect investigation 1 EA12009
Defect investigation 1 PE13003
Defect investigation 1 PE14030
Defect investigation 1 PE14030
Defect investigation 1 PE16011
Defect investigation 1 PE16011
Defect investigation 1 EA17004
Defect investigation 1 EA17004
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
Defect investigation 1 DP26004
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (13)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline, Wheels, Fuel system, Airbags, and Brakes.

  1. Recall campaign 10V161000

    Safety recall 10V161000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEATBACK AND HEAD RESTRAINT MAY MOVE REARWARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 10V222000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    A VEHICLE PARKED WITHOUT AN ENGAGED PARK PAWL AND WITHOUT AN APPLIED PARKING BRAKE MAY HAVE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 11V574000

    Wheels

    Report date
    Component:
    Wheels (WHEELS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 14E028000

    Safety recall 14E028000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 15V793000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 16V384000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 18V046000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 18V775000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 19V001000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 19V904000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 21E013000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 21V081000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 21V158000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 6 of 5,627 complaints · page 1 of 200
2026-10-07Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11769526
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle has a recurring loss-of-braking problem associated with the ABS/ AdvanceTrak system. While driving, the vehicle can suddenly lose normal braking ability and does not stop as it should when I press the brake pedal. The ABS, AdvanceTrak, traction control/hydroplaning and other warning lights illuminate at the same time. I have had to use the emergency/parking brake to help stop the vehicle.The exact underlying component causing the failure is UNKNOWN. The ABS module/ ABS hydraulic control unit (HCU) has been diagnosed and replaced more than once, and the vehicle has also been repeatedly reprogrammed and diagnostic codes cleared. The vehicle has been inspected by three different Ford dealerships for the same recurring problem. The dealerships have performed diagnostic work and repairs, including replacement of ABS-related components. Most recently, 1 paid approximately $1,600 to a Ford dealership for an ABS-related repair. I was told the vehicle was repaired and picked it up on [10-6-26]. Less than 24 hours later, while driving, the vehicle again lost normal braking ability. The same warning lights appeared, including ABS and Service AdvanceTrak, and I again had to use the emergency/parking brake to stop. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The recurring loss of braking creates a serious safety risk to me and other road users because the vehicle may not stop normally when the brake pedal is applied. I have not had a crash or injury from this failure, but I have had to take emergency action to avoid one.The warning lights and symptoms have occurred repeatedly before and after repairs. Previous Ford dealerships have diagnosed and attempted to repair the problem, but the failure continues to return. The most recent failure occurred less than 24 hours after the last repair.
2026-09-30Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11768014
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Electronic power steering
2026-09-22Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11766161
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My brakes felt mushy for a couple days. Next day br a ke fluid dash light came on. brake fluid was so low couldn't see it. Went to autozone bought brake fluid .dot 3 per internet. Internet went on to share the fact thi s p r oblem was recalled. I h a v e none open says major safety problem tow xar immediately.im on s t at e assistance i can't pay to fix
2026-09-19Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11765517
CrashFireInjuryDeath
We have had multiple issues with the ABS and HCU since we bought this car used a couple years ago. We've replaced the ABS Module and HCU and had Ford reprogram it and are still having issues. The brakes go out fully and I went through a red light. The ABS and Traction control and check brake system lights come on. We've spent a couple thousand dollars trying to fix this issue. The brakes have gone out before this incident as well around 95k miles and intermittently since. If needed, contact for invoices.
2026-09-15Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11764480
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver and failed to return to normal operation. The advancetrac warning light was illuminated and the "Power Steering Fault" and "Advancetrac Failure" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2026-09-10Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11763255
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and am reporting a recurring and serious braking problem. On XXX, while driving to pick up my mom and my [XXX] son, I pressed the brake pedal to stop, but the vehicle did not stop normally. I repeatedly tried to brake, but the vehicle took much longer to stop than it should have. The brake pedal became spongy and did not have normal resistance. The BRAKE, ABS, and AdvanceTrac warning lights appeared. The vehicle’s computer/system was reset afterward, and the vehicle drove normally for several days. On XXX, the same braking problem happened again while i was driving to go pick up my [XXX] son from school. The brake pedal became spongy, and repeatedly pumping the brakes did not properly stop the vehicle. This time I had to use the emergency/parking brake to help bring the vehicle to a stop. The same BRAKE, ABS, and AdvanceTrac warning lights appeared.After this incident, the rear brakes were replaced and a new ABS Anti-Lock Brake Pump (part number 9E58-2C555-AF) was installed. The computer/system was also reset again. On XXX, the BRAKE, ABS, and AdvanceTrac warning lights came back on again despite the new brake components and computer reset. The mechanic who performed the repairs has been unable to determine the cause, so the vehicle is being taken to another repair shop for further diagnosis. I am concerned that this may be a safety defect involving the braking/ABS system of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle has experienced an actual loss of braking ability, including an incident where I had to use the emergency/parking brake to stop. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Ford Fusion Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?

Owners named Steering most often — 1,654 of 5,627 reports (29%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Wheels, Fuel system, Airbags, and Brakes. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2010 Ford Fusion?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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