The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) malfunctioned causing the brakes to give out while I was driving the vehicle. Luckily I was on a residential street and I was able to safely pull over, but it could have caused a major accident had it not happened in that location. After taking it to two auto-shops, both concluded that it was a problem with the ABS system. There is an open recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion for the same exact issue (Recall number: 19S54), however it does not cover the Hybrid model, even though it is the same exact issue. In order to stop the vehicle, I need to press down on the brake pedal very very hard and use the emergency brake. It is not safe to drive, and it is a substantial and costly problem with the vehicle to repair. I would like my car to be part of that recall program, or at least be able to be recalled for this issue in which there is already an open recall, except not for my specific variety of the 2010 Ford Fusion. I have had to get my car towed several times in order to transport it, as again, it is not safe to drive!
2010 Ford Fusion complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2010 record →
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while in the driveway, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the service power steering message was displayed. The contact stated that the steering functionality became inoperable. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the control arm and steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel did not function as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic steering gear and failed rack and pinion assembly. The contact was informed that the electronic steering gear and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the contact's VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,440.
I am experiencing long brake pedal travel similar to recall 19S54, yet my car has not been recalled.
While driving, I suddenly loss control of power steering, making the control of the vehicle impossible. The electric power assist warning light came on. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM with FORD'S TRW MADE EPAS power assisted steering unit. There have already been recalls for 2011,2012 and other years. Why not for 2010?
Loss of power steering; and is available for inspection. Stopped working mid drive; confirmed with code U3000. Not inspected by Ford nor will dealership fix because of no recall. While driving dashboard gave service Advance Trac . The same issue the 2011 and 2012 Fusions had a recall for but the 2010 have the same issue and Ford wont recall. (Found that a fault in the programing caused a false negative shutting off power steering) 1579 complaints but Ford wont recall 2010's. Customers have had steering rack replaced only for the issue to come back; Ford discovered a flaw in the programing. Ive had the codes cleared and it drives fine for 160 or so miles then fails (3times). 2011/2012 recall had the new program uploaded to correct issue ;why not 2010? 2010 has same exact issue even the miles at (total) when failure happens is in line with 2011/2012
The steering rack and pinion has failed the message Service power steering now has accumulated it wasn’t there before I’ve had the car for a lil over a year and have had no problems the other day I pulled in at a gas station and lost all control to steering my vehicle
Driving on the highway in the fast lane, vehicle suddenly lost all power. A message on the car said “ pull over safely “. No prior warning of anything wrong with the vehicle. I managed to dodge traffic with my hazard lights on and came to a stop on the side of the highway. I inspected the car with no signs of anything wrong. I shut down the car and restarted. Everything came back on and was drivable. This caused me to look online, only to discover that other people are having the same problem as I have described. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. This is a very dangerous situation to be in, not able to keep moving on a very busy highway.
When stepping on the brake pedal, it goes all the way to the floor. I have to pump the brake and then sometimes, it will stop. There were no warning lights. The brakes were replaced but the problem still happened. I had my car towed to the closest Ford dealership. They replaced the Master Cylinder and it still happened. They have now replaced the HCU. My VIN number was not included in the recall NHTSA Campaign #19V904000 which was for EXACTLY what was happening with my car.
The Power steering pump is electrical which makes it more expensive and a higher chance of being at risk on the road because the steering wheel can stop working while you’re driving!!! It costs over $2,000 to fix and instead of having a recall for it you continue to keep putting consumers in danger! It starts off with replacing a battery then all of a sudden something is wrong with the electrical wiring, either recall it or put Ford out of business
124k miles on my Fusion. My wife's car, she doesn't beat on it. Had street cleaning, had to move to other side of street, went around the block. Had very little acceleration, jerking, by the time I made it around the block an Orange Wrench 🔧 came on to the dash. ( If this would of started on the express way, I wouldn't be alive to report it) Car was fine the 2 days prior, drove it, had it washed, taken in for emissions test. The following day took it in to get the wrench code scanned by my regular mechanic P2701-00 transmission friction element b apply time range/performance My mechanic told to take it in to a few Trans shops to get it checked out to see what they say. Need to replace the entire Trans... Looking at 3500.00 minimum. Unfortunately the trans problem is commonly known now for these years on the fusion. This is something a recall is needed for.
Applying brakes on wet pavement. ABS brakes failed. Brake peddle went to floorboard. Braking over uneven surfaces,suchas a speed bump, will also cause ABS to fail, with brake peddle going to the floorboard.
WHEN TRYING TO STOP , EVEN APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, TAKES A WHILE TO STOP! CONTACTED FORD BEFORE FILING THIS REPORT AND SEARCHING IN INTERNET FOR RECALLS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM, THERE WAS A REPORT BY CR, THAT ON FORD FUSION MODEL AND FEW OTHER MOTHERS, FORD HAS RECALLED ABOUT 600000 CARS, BUT DIDN'T PROVIDE ME WITH A RECALL CODE FOR A FAULTY BRAKE SYSTEM VALVE THAT DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY! Summary 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. BUT EVIDENTLY IT DOESN'T COVER 2010 MODELS, PERHAPS SOMEBODY SHOULD LOOK INTO IT, SINCE THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS FAULTY. THANK YOU
Couldn't move steering wheel all of a sudden, drove to store and when I got back in my car, I couldn't turn the wheel and had to get it towed. Nothing happened or changed on the way to the store. When car was first bought, steering would lock up while driving on highway and almost caused accidents multiple times.
Multiple wheel studs have snapped in half, almost losing my wheel completely. This happened on all 4 wheels.
My 2010 Ford fusion has no power steering and I believe a fuel injector problem. The service power steering message appears the engine light is on. I was told it had something to do with needing a fuel injector. This problem needs to be recalled ASAP
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the gas tank. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observed condensation under the rear passenger’s side tire. Additionally, the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he observed three cracks on the fuel tank underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The power steering pump has been replaced twice myself at home project for my son then I have a few buddy’s that also have power steering issues with the same year and a lot of people online claiming this as well this needs to be fixed immediately
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation, the contact was informed that the tires were unable to be rotated due to severely corroded rear jacking points, preventing the vehicle from being placed on the car lift. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 109,755.
ALL OUT MOTORS IN CLIO MICHIGAN KNOWINGLY SELLS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE VEHICLES, TAKES ADVANTAGE OF YOUNG WOMAN WITH [XXX] SON AND TAKES EVERY DOLLAR OF HERS FOR A CAR THAT IS FAR FROM DRIVEABLE AFTER ONLY A C MONTH OR TWO AND HAS BEEN HIGHLY UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE AND UNPREDICTABLE SINCE PURCHASE, DEALER REFUSED TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO SITUATION AND HARASSED THE MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED IT AFTER PURCHASE WHEN DEALER WAS CONFRONTED ABOUT SAFETY ISSUES. Every time there was any miniscule imperfection in the road, I would lose control of steering and the car would move into other lanes, unable to immediately correct it. Missing lug nut due to stud snapping off, when trying to replace it, all studs also broke off. All bolts in front caliper and caliper brackets also broke off, along with rear caliper snapping 3 days after vehicle purchase. Car is not drivable after having it 3 months. Multiple times while driving on highway the car would malfunction and lose power or steering wheel would lock up. These problems EASILY could've resulted in death and I have a [XXX] son who is always with me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
There is a recall for 2010 ford fusion for the abs hydraulic control unit release date December 18, 2019 nhtsa campaign number 19v904000 i found this recall after my 2010 ford fusion experienced brake pedal to floor with almost no stopping power. i called the local dealership vogler ford of carbondale il and they told me my vin # is not part of this recall even though im experiencing the exact reason the recall was issued. ford motor company of dearborn they were of no help and was told to contact nhtsa the vehicle is still having the same braking issues
Brakes are spongy and need to be pumped to stop vehicle in a timely manner. Brake fluid flush, brake pads and rotors did not solve the problem. The 2010 Ford Fusion SE has a recall dealing with a similar issue, but my specific VIN is not a part of the mass recall. No warning lamps or messages came on, but the brake pedal almost goes all the way to the floor to stop the vehicle. My safety and another cars safety were at risk because my brakes do not respond quickly enough to come to a complete stop if someone drives out in front of me or if I am simply coming to a stop at a red light or parking. I will be taking my car to the nearest Ford dealership in the next 2 days to have the braking system inspected and confirmed.
Electric power steering assist goes out this is a problem and should be recalled. It is on 2011 and up but not the 2010 . The manufacturer is no help
Traction control system warning along with notification to check advanced break system. Below is the diagnosis from dealership. This matches with known issue for safety recall 19S54. My car was manufactured approximately 20 days after the window for this recall however it is the exact same issue. Dealer would not repair under recall nor Ford as a goodwill repair. DIAGNOSE AND REPLAC HCUY AND HIDRAULIC MODULE CODE B1342
ABS MODULE IS NOT WORKING. THIS IS HAPPENING TO NOT JUSY MY VEHICLEHOWEVER MANY AS I CAN SEE ONLINE AND WHEN FORD IS TOLD SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH IT THEY SAY ITS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I ALMOST GOT IBTO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT TO BEING OK TO SPONGY AND HAD TO PUSH TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THIS CAR. SOMEONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS OR IT WILL END IN SOMEONE GETTING SERIOUSLY HURT OR DYING BECAUSE OF THIS SITUATION.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the "Service Power Steering" warning light flashed on the instrument cluster. The contact stated that the steering wheel felt as if it had seized, and excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to regain power steering functionality. The contact left the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times prior to the failure however, after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle had regained power steering functionality. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Bad sub frame transmission mount. Engine shake about pop out
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While the contact's mother was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the "power steering assist fault" message was displayed. The contact's mother struggled to maneuver the steering wheel to the right and while the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road, the vehicle rolled into a ditch. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
This vehicle has had multiple incidents in which the wheel studs on the front wheels will break off while driving. The last time this occurred, I noticed that 3 of the 5 wheel studs on the right-front wheel were broken off. When this was discovered, I contacted a Ford dealer and they said that there was no recall for this issue and didn't have any idea on how this had occured. I then contacted the last shop that had worked on the vehicle. They confirmed that the lug nuts were tightened using a torque wrench at the proper specifications. I have replaced several wheel studs and lug nuts on this vehicle in the past after they were found to be missing. The vehicle exhibits no vibration or warning signs while driving. This could have resulted in the wheel falling off while driving without warning.
Lug nuts are all stripped or broken. Check engine light, check fuel fill inlet message, poor driving all around, lack of power. Brake calipers broke off and brake pads fell out. Power steering locks up every once in a while
The electric power steering failed as she was driving the car. She was able to control the car and returned home safely. No previous issues with the steering. It failed completely while driving.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA17004 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Anti-Lock brakes controller failed. Cannot brake without car shaking violently. Causes safety issues with controlling vehicle during stop ABS light came on Manufacturer (Ford) has not been able to get the (chip) for over 1 year
Was driving down the road and lost my power steering, the power steer assist light is going off have absolutely no power steering from all my research this is a well known issue with this year ford fusion but nothing has been done about it. A recall needs to be done this is a major safety issue and could case accidents even fatalities
ABS and anti skid light are on and those systems don't function. ABS control module is bad and Ford has a recall on this but the VIN for this vehicle doesn't fall under this recall for the same exact model year and part on other recalled cars. All cars with this issue should fall under this recall.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after having the vehicle State inspected, he was informed that the State Inspector was able to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed the State inspection. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 173,000.
There was no incident this happened after. It literally just started a couple months ago out of nowhere. I tried to diagnose it myself. But the code was b-1342-e0 which is an ECU fault. I paid for a diagnostic to find out it was actually the ABS module sending the fault code to ECU. After some research, it appears 2010 fusions had a history of this ABS issue. Not sure why there is no recall, seeing as this could be a life threatening issue.
My vehicle will no longer operate in electric mode. This is a major safety concern since there is no assist from the high-voltage battery powered electric drive motor. Upon accelerating from a dead stop, there is a significant lag before the ICE kicks in and provides enough power to move the vehicle.
The Fusion has been worked on twice now replacing cylinders, however it was recently discovered that the issue is with the ABS Hydraulic Control unit. The car's pedal would push almost to the floor making the stopping power hazardous out of nowhere. After research on this unit, it appears it was a recall for many Fusions but not specifically for this mode. I am filing a complaint as it appears our specific model has the same issue but is not covered under the recall. We have spent over $1000 to get this replaced and seeking a refund.
The power steering on the car suddenly failed and made it very difficult to steer, especially from a stop. Luckily the failure occurred while the car was parked so did not pose an immediate safety risk to me but certainly could have if it happened while the car were in motion. The entire power steering rack and pinion had to be replaced which cost about $1750. OEM repair parts were not available from Ford. It appears that many same-year model Ford Fusions were part of a recall due to a similar or the same issue; however, once again my model was not included since it has the hybrid powertrain (this is the third such occurrence of a failure of a component on this vehicle that was part of a recall on the non-hybrid models that otherwise contain the same components). There were no advance warnings before the failure. After the failure occurred a message indicating a Power Steering Failure appeared on the dash.
While driving, the throttle body valve malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to rapidly lose power and go into an engine "safe mode." The check engine light appeared on the dash. I was luckily able to pull over to the side of the road. Restarting the vehicle cleared the error, but the issue continued to recur until I was able to get home. Luckily the sudden loss of power did not cause an incident, but as it occurred on the highway, a sudden drop in speed could have posed a safety risk, especially if it had occurred in inclement weather. There was a recall for the specific part that failed, but due to my model being a hybrid, it was not included even though it contained the exact faulty component. Speaking with Ford Customer Care confirmed this to be the case that my specific car was not included in the recall. I was able to order the replacement part myself and perform the repair. The error message that was thrown in the car's OBD system was: P2112 "Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed" The code was not saved in the module so it could only be read at the time the issue was actively occurring before the vehicle was turned off.
The transmission has a steady leak and has shifting problems with jerking and revving without moving. When going from reverse to drive it will not move immediately and when it does catch it shifts very hard.
Took the Ford Fusion to the local Ford dealer to have the tires rotated. They said they could not remove the lug nuts as they have swelled. It is not possible to change a flat or rotate the tires.
Car stalled at a stop light on [XXX] where the speed limit is 50MPH. My [XXX] daughter was driving and could not restart the car. When the light turned green she was stuck in the middle of the road and trucks and other drivers where riding right up to her at 60+ MPH before they switched lanes honking and flipping her off. She could have been struck and killed. Took to mechanic after I was able to get on-site and start the car. P1450 Unable to Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum. Was told this is very common with this year of Ford Fusion and Ford knows of the issue. Why not a recall to change the solenoid and purge valve before someone gets killed if they haven't already. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While driving, the power steering goes out and gives a fault saying: "power steering assist fault." I go online to find out that there was a recall for the same vehicle but for the years 2011 and 2012, not the 2010. I also saw that many people are having this issue: either missed getting in an accident (like my situation) or worse.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the messages "Service Advancetrac" and "Power Steering Service Now" were displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: EA17004 (Steering). The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 253,000.
Brakes lose power --- depress all the way and there's no braking power. Almost got into a serious car crash since I literally could not stop (except for using the ebrake). Check engine light is on. This seems to be an incredibly common and dangerous issue with the older Ford Fusions (I have a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid). Only 105k miles. Dealer recommends replacing ABS Module (among other things).
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the gas tank. There was a strong odor of fuel detected. The contact became aware of a puddle of fuel on the ground. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated his Godson was driving the vehicle 20 mph when he proceeded to apply the brake pedal, however, the brakes did not engage The vehicle crashed into a wall coming to a complete stop. The brake warning light illuminated after the impact, but the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. No diagnosis was made, however, the hydraulic control unit was evaluated and the brakes were bleed, no parts were replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 186,071.
The hydraulic control module/ABS control unit has malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to become spongy. The pedal is not firm, and I need to press the brake pedal all the way down to get normal braking force. With normal functioning brakes, you press the pedal down 25%; however, I must press down 75% until I even begin feeling the car slow down. There were no warning lights, and this problem has existed for two years. I have replaced the brakes and bled the fluid multiple times, but the problem persists. I have had very close calls with other drivers where I have not had enough time to stop due to having to press the brake pedal all the way down. This problem is constant and occurs whether I drive in the city or on the highway. The city is especially dangerous due to frequently having to stop for traffic signals or suddenly stopping for pedestrians or other vehicles on the roadway. I have not had this issue officially diagnosed by a dealership; however, my vehicle is available for inspection. I have experienced symptoms similar to those of many peers with the same vehicle. My peers have changed the master cylinder, brakes, and flushed brake fluid many times, yet the problem has persisted and has been diagnosed as a hydraulic control module/ABS control unit issue that requires replacing the unit. A recall was issued for select 2010 Ford Fusions regarding this issue; however, after checking on the NHTSA and Ford websites, my vehicle is not eligible for a recall despite exper
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