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CarComplaints.com Notes: Ford significantly updated the Fusion for the 2010 model year. We wish they hadn't

Throttle body issues have led to a ton of reports about a sudden deceleration and loss of power while driving. Ford issued a “customer satisfaction program” in March 2014 that, unsurprisingly, has left very few customers satisfied.

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:
21 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,295 miles

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2010 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 3 of 40)

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problem #746

Jun 292016

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My son was driving on the interstate when all of a sudden the car lost power and he could not accelerate. He had to cross lanes to pull over to the shoulder. Turned the car off and then restarted. Car ran okay. I called Ford after this happened twice. They informed me that the car was over the mileage allowed and was not covered. They said they sent out a csp#13N03. I did not receive this letter. I think that this should be a safety recall and not just a bulletin. He almost got hit both times when this happened.

- Roanoke, TX, USA

problem #745

Jun 012013

Fusion 4-cyl

  • miles
Fuel cap codes, emission control codes and throttle actuator control code are now on all the time. I had taken it back to Ford, but light had went out at the time. I was told that the codes do not log in ECM. I was told they could hook up equipment, there would be no codes and the cost $90. I left. On a short trip this weekend we had problems with all codes staying on and new one for throttle when cruise would not set. I stopped at autozone and they could print out stored codes. They are P0455, P0457, P2119. They have performed and throttle recall once and I have a letter from Ford about a recall, but no response as of yet. As of today the dash service wrench has reset. The problems start over a year ago on trips to fla. But lights always seamed to reset after several key recycles. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

problem #744

Jun 232016

Fusion

  • 78,000 miles
Will approaching a stop light on goddard and fort St. Car accelerated while my foot was on the brake started across fort St against red light while I wash playing dodgem card only way to stop car was to slam it in park and turn it off this is the second time this has happened the first time I started car and motor racing turned off to stop.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #743

Apr 262016

Fusion

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving 68 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration intermittently and a repair service light illuminated. The contact pulled over, shut off, and restarted the vehicle. The service engine soon light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #742

Jan 092016

Fusion

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the speedometer did not function properly, the automatic door locks did not function, the digital odometer did not function properly, and the vehicle intermittently did not accelerate even when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Clinton, NY, USA

problem #741

Aug 112015

Fusion 4-cyl

  • miles
2010 Ford Fusion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic throttle body recall repairs. The consumer stated her son's vehicle broke down and had to be towed. The problem, was with a part that had been recalled. The consumer stated she never received any information regarding a recall.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #740

Jun 182015

Fusion

  • 87,709 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car would not accelerate beyond 5. - 10 mph, while in motion, no matter how far the accelerater was depressed. It was driven to the closest repair shop and we were to, D it was the throttle body. The repair has worked to date.

- Savage, MN, USA

problem #739

Jun 242015

Fusion

  • 75,363 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the check engine light illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer reflash needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be repaired. The contact returned to the dealer with the diagnosis, but the technician refused to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,363. Updated 1/15/16

- Waynesville, NC, USA

problem #738

Oct 082015

Fusion

  • 65,000 miles
While driving, the car will suddenly lose all acceleration and the maintenance wrench light will come on. This has happened while accelerating from a stop, and while going 60 mph down the highway. The only way to reset it is to restart the car. If the car is not restarted, it will shake vigorously as if it is going to stall on its own. Once restarted, acceleration is restored to normal until it does the same thing again.

- North Aurora, IL, USA

problem #737

Oct 122015

Fusion

  • 112,609 miles
I was affected by the throttle body thing. I got it fixed at jim click Ford in tucson. I've been experiencing heavy acceleration and throttle response problems since. I had my trams fluid leak from the cap. No leaks in any of my hoses. My rpms stay between 1700-2700 regardless of what speed I'm going. I took it back to jim click, even tho showing no errors. And it's always whining, my engine. I don't know what's causing this, but I definitely take care of my car. And Fusion been having a lot of problems. And people tell my my car makes really loud noise when turning. I've never heard it or felt it, but I've been told by multiple people.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #736

Oct 072015

Fusion

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was driving my car, and with no warning the orange wrench appears and loss of acceleration occurs. Had to pull over and restart the car. This happened 3 times today and could have potentially caused an accident each time. There is apparently a throttle recall, but does not include my 2010 Ford Fusion. Not sure what I need to do.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

problem #735

Aug 192015

Fusion

  • 13,700 miles
While driving down the freeway at approx 70mph in heavy traffic, the vehicle made a slight jerk, and lost propulsion. I had to cross several lanes of traffic off to the edge of the road. There was no response to pressing on the gas pedal. Once stopped and in park, the engine idled very roughly, shaking the entire car. I turned off the engine, waited about a minute, and re-started the car. It had to crank for a few seconds before turning over and starting. It then drove fine for about another 10 miles before quitting again. I again stopped, then restarted the car, and limped it home on side roads, off the freeway. It did not drive smoothly, but made it the other 15 miles home without quitting again. I took the car to an independent mechanic, who researched and found a known problem with the throttle body, causing these exact symptoms, and has referred me to a Ford garage for an in-warranty repair. The appointment for that is tomorrow.

- Bangor, MI, USA

problem #734

May 012015

Fusion

  • 85,000 miles
I believe this car is also affected by the electronic throttle body issues plaguing Ford. I was driving the vehicle when it suddenly loses power and the "wrench" light appears. The vehicle lost speed and did not respond to the gas pedal. I was able to pull over and restart the vehicle with temporary resolution of the problem. This has been a gradually worsening problem.

- Ypsilanti, MI, USA

problem #733

Aug 262015

Fusion

  • 65,801 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle lost power, jerked, and hesitated before accelerating. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The service vehicle soon and security lock warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,801.

- Northville, MI, USA

problem #732

Sep 012015

Fusion

  • 127,400 miles
While driving the instrument panel lights up with an organge wrench and check engine light. I am unable to accelerate and need to get off the road as quickly as possible.when I press on the gas pedal nothing happens. It sounds and appears like the car is about to stall.this has happened at least 8 times in the last week.I had the car towed to my mechanic who told me it is the trottle body and that a Ford dealer would fix it. I dropped it off only to pick it up 2 days later and they told me nothing was found. Since it didnt occur while they were driving it they would not replace the part. I have no other option but to continue to drive the car as I am a single mother with no other means for transporation and the mechanics at the Ford dealership told me it was "safe." The car engine stops responding at high speeds.. how is that safe?! updated 9/21/15

- Moodus, CT, USA

problem #731

Oct 302014

Fusion

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. When the vehicle was parked and idling, it shook violently and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle. When the vehicle was started, it failed to accelerate over 10 mph. The contact shut off the vehicle and was able to restart the engine. The contact also mentioned that excessive force was required on the accelerator pedal in order to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

problem #730

May 052015

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 70 mph, the accelerator pedal suddenly failed to respond and decelerated to a speed lower than 20 mph with no warning. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle to reset the computer each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- West Lafayette , OH, USA

problem #729

Jun 052015

Fusion

  • 59,000 miles
Driving on the freeway, wrench indicator came on and my car started loosing speed. Pulled over to the side turned off the car and waited about a minute. Turned it back on and everything was working fine and wrench icon was gone. This happened twice in the last 4 days.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #728

Apr 182015

Fusion

  • 43,500 miles
I was driving for about an hour down the freeway in cruise control. The car jerked slightly and went limp, decelerating while maintaining a rough idle around 1000 RPM's. the gas pedal was non-responsive while idling and I was able to coast off to the side of the road where there was no throttle response. The wrench light was on the dash. I turned the car off and tried to start it again, it started fine and I was able to drive it the rest of the way home without further incident. I have been afraid to drive anymore on the freeway since or any serious length knowing there is a serious issue with the vehicle. This is a terrible feeling knowing I have a fairly new car that I cannot trust to drive safely in. I have read others stories about this problem and seriously hope the vehicle's issues do not cause me to be involved in any accident on the freeway at high speeds. There is obviously an issue with a serious flaw and needs to be addressed.

- Germantown, WI, USA

problem #727

May 212015

Fusion

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owned a 2010 Ford Fusion. While at a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated without warning and caused the contact to crash into a flag pole. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Yonkers New York, NY, USA

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