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CarComplaints.com Notes: Power steering problems started rearing their ugly head in the 2010 Fusion, so you'd think Ford had plenty of time to make sure those problems didn't creep into the 2012. But here we are.

The Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) is a mess. It fails at an alarming rate. Don’t believe us? Take a look at NHTSA’s data on the subject.

And much like the power steering, we’re still seeing the same throttle body failures that started in 2010 continue in 2012.

9.7

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
600 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.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2012 Ford Fusion transmission problems

transmission problem

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2012 Ford Fusion Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 152012

Fusion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 600 miles

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

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle violently jerked intermittently. The steering wheel seized with the illumination of the power steering assist failure light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 600...updated 12-05-13 the consumer also stated the transmission did not shift correctly and it would slam into reverse.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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