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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:
31 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
18 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,927 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2010 Ford Fusion steering problems

steering problem

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2010 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 43 of 80)

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problem #756

Oct 202017

Fusion

  • 130,000 miles

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

Power steering went out while I was driving and I hit a pole on the highway. Broke my mirror. No other damage. Took my car to Ford and they are telling me that I have 2 wrong size tires on my car and that is the reason why my power steering went out. I have receipts from Firestone stating that they put the correct tires on my car. Ford is telling me that they put on the wrong size. My rack and pinion is faulty. Not my tires.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #755

Nov 182017

Fusion

  • 108,000 miles
Drove my car to work and home Friday and everything was fine. Saturday morning, I went to start the car and I couldn't move the steering wheel and I had a message that stated "service power steering now" Ford is aware of the issue but refused to pay towards the expense of the car, stated the part is not recalled so there is nothing they can do. They charged me $1800 to fix the car, and stated that they would fix one of the recalls but not the other due to lack of parts. Ford is very aware of this issue, they even had a class action lawsuit for the 2010 Ford Fusion power steering. This is not safe, my 8 year old daughter could of been in the car when it went out. I hope this is not taken lightly.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #754

Nov 172017

Fusion

  • 144,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving various speeds, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle lost power steering ability. The contact called payne weslaco Ford at 956-619-6026 and was informed to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

- Pharr, TX, USA

problem #753

Nov 152017

Fusion

  • 74,022 miles

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

Wife parked vehicle everything ok, on exiting parking lot service power steering now notification came on unable to turn car stopped called dealer for repair 11/15/2017. Had towed to stivers Ford Lincoln dealer in West des moines, ia. Unable to do repairs till after thanksgiving 11/27/17. Brought trailer to dealer and picked up transported Fusion home and took into shottenkirk Ford dealer indianola, Iowa 11/21/17. They check codes, no recall on 2010 model but is recall on identical problem on 2011's, replaced defective rack, four wheel alignment. Fusion had 74,022 miles, cost on repair $1883.52

- Pleasantville, IA, USA

problem #752

Nov 152017

Fusion

  • 55,800 miles
Power steering suddenly stopped working as I was entering an intersection after a red light half a mile from my home. I was starting to turn left when it went out, leaving me unable to turn the vehicle. I was able to barely Dodge another vehicle and continue straight through the intersection and pull into an empty lot. I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealership service department said that the steering gear and driver side axle seal need to be replaced. The vehicle has less than 56,000 miles and has never been in a collision.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #751

Nov 022017

Fusion

  • 179,000 miles
Advancetrac and power steering assist fault errors come up in the message center. Also lost power steering and I now have to manually steer vehicle.the vehicle was in the stationary position and came on when I started the car. The error message has not gone with shutting off and restarting the vehicle.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #750

Sep 022017

Fusion

  • miles

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

Power steering fault while turning it become hard to steer could most likely to cause accidents, injury

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

problem #749

Aug 302017

Fusion

  • 140,000 miles
My car is throwing same codes and acting the same as the 2011 for Fusion that were recalled for steering gear replacement

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #748

Nov 092017

Fusion

  • 138,000 miles
Backing out of the driveway three days ago in my 2010 Fusion and power steering assist failure message came across my dash. Usually turning the car off and on removes the message and returns the steering to normal. It did not do it this time. Talked to Ford and they told me that my car was made 4 months to early to have a recall on the steering malfunction that was covered under the big lawsuit that was just settled. Towed car to local Ford dealership and diagnosed it as going to need whole new steering rack assembly. They said cost roughly about $1800 total with parts and labor for a part that is defective and is the same as the the recall for the car model year later. Makes no sense to me why this isn't covered in recall also. Seems like a cover up on Ford part and negligence and bad investigation practices by NHTSA. I have leave coming up in the next three days where I am driving over 600 miles with my pregnant wife and 6 year old daughter. I am glad this didn't happen while in motion like a lot of the other complaints I've been reading. Still makes no sense to me why this isn't covered under the recall just made. I refuse to give Ford that money for a defective part that isn't my fault it went out because shotty manufacturing. NHTSA, cover all cars and models that have this dangerous defective part and Ford do it for free!!! car not fixed.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #747

Nov 072017

Fusion

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. After attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel required excessive force to steer the vehicle. In addition, the service power steering and traction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact mentioned that NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering) applied to the 2011 models, but not his vehicle year. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Washington, PA, USA

problem #746

Nov 052017

Fusion

  • 72,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving, the contact had to make a left turn and the steering wheel inadvertently became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the front driver's and passenger's doors inadvertently locked. The contact had to roll down the driver and passenger windows to exit. Also, the steering fault warning indicator illuminated on and off. The contact called Ford of mansfield at (419) 529-1800 (1515 w 4th St, mansfield, oh 44906), but the dealer was closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #745

Oct 302017

Fusion

  • 100,000 miles
I was driving down the road and the steering lock up and I hit a curb. I was lucky that I was not in any traffic. I have seen many complaints on the electric steering on these cars and not sure why Ford want fix the issue before someone get hurt.

- Drummonds, TN, USA

problem #744

Oct 202017

Fusion

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. During the incident, the "advance trac" and "power steering assist faulty" warning messages displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the serpentine belt, but the failure continued. The local dealer (jack schmitt Ford Lincoln located in collinsville, il) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 143,000.

- Glen Carbon, IL, USA

problem #743

Oct 252017

Fusion

  • 106,000 miles
Power assist error message came on. Power steering does not work

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #742

Sep 282017

Fusion

  • 166,270 miles
Power steering failure. Steering warning light came on then steering failed at los speed. Towed to dealer. Power steering gear assembly replaced for $2149.36. 10 days later it failed again

- Bloomingdale, OH, USA

problem #741

Oct 122017

Fusion

  • 113,000 miles
Power steering assist will quit at any time. It has happened several times while on roadways with 60+ mph. It has happened at least 4 times over the last few months. Ford is recalling the 2011 -2013 models and others with the same problems but will not insure our safety in a car that has only 113,000 miles. The problem presents itself under various conditions I.e. startup in the garage, low speed town driving, and interstate speeds. This last occurance has also caused a fault in the electronic sway control.

- Keenesburg, CO, USA

problem #740

Oct 122017

Fusion

  • 125,000 miles
Power steering assist fault and traction fault at 125,000 miles. Power steering failed and car could barely be steered. Dangerous condition. Entire assist part needed replacement for $1600. Unacceptable. Turning on the street, almost caused accident.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #739

Oct 122017

Fusion

  • 145,000 miles
Power steering fault

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #738

Oct 112017

Fusion

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the steering seized while the vehicle was being driven 45 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered no assistance since the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #737

Oct 112017

Fusion

  • 90,000 miles
Started the car and started backing out of a parking spot when power steering assist went out. The warning light came on after it stopped steering. Parked the car waiting on a return call from the Ford dealership.

- Mountain Home, AR, USA

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