2010 is also the year we started seeing complaints about the power steering failing. Throttle and steering failure? Yeah, that’s why this is a clunker.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,850 miles
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I noticed today there is a Ford recall for 2012 through 2018 Ford Focus for a faulty part that could lead to engine stalls. The recall states a malfunctioning valve that could result in inaccurate fuel level readings and potentially engine stalls or an inability to restart the vehicle. This is exactly what I have been experiencing in my 2010 Ford Fusion. While I am driving and start to slow down at a stop sign or to turn the corner the engine stalls and jerks and then it goes away until the next time I slow down or turn. I believe this to be the same situation as the current recall for the Ford Focus.
Takata recall I was driving and the car began to slow down rapidly. I was unable to control where I was going and unable to accelerate or decelerate. I have no control over the vehicle when this happens. It is not an all the time problem, but does happen very often. The check engine light comes on when it happens and the car accelerates briefly before instantly shutting off. The wrench symbol also comes on before this all takes place. I could be using cruise control or just normal driving and it happens in both situations. The vehicle tends to do it no matter where you are such as a high way or on a regular city street. I have had the vehicle checked out numerous (six) times to see why it does this. The mechanic hooks it up to the computer every time and states there is nothing wrong but then resets the symbol lights so they go out. The car will be fine for a week or so and then do it again! it is scary when it happens and I try not to drive the car due to this issue. How can you fix something the mechanics state is not broken? something isnt right with the vehicle and something needs to be investigated to see why it does this! it can not only be my car!
There has been an investigation on this complaint but it not under my VIN number. My car is shaking causing vibration when I'm driving. The tire seems if it's going to fall off the car as I'm driving. There is no light indicating there is something wrong. It does not pick up speed I would have to put my foot all the way to the floor for it to really go anywhere. I'm on the highway everyday going to work. I hope one of these days nothing happens to me or my family because Ford won't just take a look at the car when I'm calling them telling them that it's the same problem the recall explains what the problems are. Recall #11V57400
I took my 2010 Ford Fusion to one of my local Ford dealerships for electronic throttle body issue. I was charged for $450 for the manufactured recall/investigation, when it is supposed to be free. Please find my bill attached in documentation. Thanks
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brakes failed to function properly when applied. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard several times, which caused the contact to have to apply force and pump the brake pedal each time the failure occurred. In addition, the electric power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to become extremely tight when attempting to turn in either direction. The vehicle was also serviced for a manufacturer extended warranty campaign regarding the throttle body; however, the contact noticed that the vehicle was slow to accelerate while the other two failures progressed. The dealer (worthington Ford, 2950 N bellflower blvd, long beach, ca 90815, (562) 420-3333) was unable to provide a permanent remedy yet for the three failures that were experienced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA action numbers: EA17004 (steering) and PE13003 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a permanent repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
- Long Beach, CA, USA
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Error code P2112 - stuck throttle body. Acceleration disappears at high rate of speed, resulting in limp along, no propulsion to zero. Car stalls in high speed traffic, requiring immediate pullover. Very unsafe. Other Fusion of same exact year, production location, and model are covered under a customer service bulletin 13N03, but not the hybrids, even though experiencing the same exact issue. Just want this potentially fatal bug to be removed from my vehicle. Ford indicates no coverage or fix, due to it being a hybrid... although same issue as non-hybrid Fusion from same year, production facility, build date.
Electronic throttle body fialure. My car has same issue as campaign 13N03 but since mine is hybrid Ford will mot honor it. My car shut off three times on a drive from California back to AZ with error please pull over and lost all engine power. Highway speeds and hot outside
Driving down a exit, ramp, lost all ability to accelerate. I idled to the parts store, had the check engine code read, it indicated a throttle body malfunction. I ordered and then replaced the throttle body and it fixed the problem
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the moon roof failed to open or close and the doors failed to open. The contact had to use the window to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (long-lewis Ford Lincoln, 2551 john hawkins pkwy, hoover, al 35244, (205) 718-7027) where it was diagnosed that the moon roof was off track and the throttle body needed to be replaced. The throttle body was repaired. The other failures were not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer cloninger Ford (1241 us hwy 70 SE, hickory, nc 28602), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
I inherited this vehicle a little over a year ago. The vehicle shuts off for no reason and the battery and wrench light come on. After much research I have found that this could be the etb assembly and that several people have complained about this. This is dangerous and I do not know why Ford has not recalled it yet rather than offering the customer satisfaction program. I have an appt to take it to a dealership on Saturday. This is a known issue and we shouldnt have to pay for any diagnostics. If something happens to me while driving I will sue.
Takata recall when I bought the car from a car lot it was said that it was inspected and ready. Ended up having to replace (2) motor mounts and (1) transmission mount. Was having a vibration from car, running, in gear, at stops, holding brake.
While driving on the highway my 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid suddenly lost power and quickly decelerated from 65 mph to less than 20mph. I took it to the dealer who said that the throttle body needed to be replaced. This is the same issue on the non-hybrid Ford Fusion for which Ford has issued an extended warranty under customer satisfaction program 13N03 however Ford has excluded hybrids and manual transmissions that have the same throttle body part.
While driving upon acceleration increase of speed and slowing down there is a loud wining sound. When driving the vehicle for 15-20 minutes I can smell fuel inside the car. This is not when filling fuel it's while the car is driven for a length of time each day. The battery goes dead when sitting for one to two weeks. We have purchased 2 batteries in 1 year, had cables and connections cleaned and replaced. There has been messages coming up for "check engine" and the fan is noisy when the air or heat is turned up.
In lower gears / below 3500 RPM, I will occasionally experience a sudden deceleration, and then an abrupt acceleration as the vehicle attempts to make it to the commanded speed. This only occurs when the vehicle is already in motion, most often city streets, occasionally while accelerating onto a highway. I believe this creates a potentially dangerous situation, as a driver may not have the full, consistent acceleration that he expects to have. This issue began shortly after receiving "check fuel filter" codes, due to a poorly designed inner gas cap gasket, which allows for contamination to obstruct the easy fill system's inner seal. I believe this may also be related to an issue with a throttle body controller, similar to the many Ford products and customers whom have submitted prior complaints. Not sure why those throttle body controllers didn't get a recall, the problem is common enough and the potential damage substantial.
Takata recall whenever I come to a complete stop, my car seems to stop accelerating or stall. The RPM goes up, put it does not accelerate. I have to pull over, and cut my car off for it to start driving again and repeat that process when it happens again and its been happening for a while. When I got my transmission fluid flushed and topped of it stopped happening for a few months, but then it started messing up again.
While driving at highway speed with cruise control engaged, the cruise control de-activates, the check engine light comes on, and the wrench icon comes on at the instrument panel. The engine begins to run very rough, surging, then slowing down, and the cruise control cannot be re-engaged. The throttle body was replaced by the Ford dealer 18 months ago, and the condition that exists now was the same that existed prior to the throttle body being replaced 18 months ago. Vehicle currently has less than 68,000 miles. Fuel economy is 20% lower than normal. It is frightening to attempt to pass on 2-lane roads, because you never know when the engine will sputter. This started occurring occasionally in mid-June, 2017, and now occurs every time you drive the car. Code that was stored was P2119, "throttle body range."
Driving locally, wrench and engine lights came on suddenly. When I got short ways to store, turned engine off and restarted, lights gone - thought it was a fluke. Proceed to drive home to contact Ford, both lights come on again, car begins declerating with no warning, no action on accelerator, car slows (I didn't know this was called limping) and I pulled of highway and get to parking lot. Car towed to Ford dealer. I had no clue what problem was replaced electronic throttle body car is 7 years old, only 43,700 miles. Afraid to drive car as this can happen again - what if I'm in heavy traffic at high speeds. Can't believe Ford was able to avoid a recall --- this is a very dangerous problem!!!!
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- Angleton, TX, USA