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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.

3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,000 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 wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2012 Ford Fusion Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 082022

Fusion

  • miles

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

at approximately 58,000 miles, Ford dealer told me the lug nuts were swollen and not safe and needed to be replaced. No warning signal prior to this event.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #4

Dec 062022

Fusion

  • miles
The lug nut issue that has been creating issues with Ford vehicles. They swell and can-??t be removed to change a tire. Something has to be done!

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #3

Dec 272016

Fusion

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for service at holman Ford turnersville located at 3641 rt 42 South turnersville, NJ 08012, the mechanic discovered that the lug nuts on all for wheels were defective. The mechanic was unable to remove the wheels from the vehicle. The contact stated that the lug nuts were previously replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Glassboro, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 242018

Fusion

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The vehicle was taken to crowley Ford & Lincoln (225 new britain avenue, plainville, ct 06062) for scheduled maintenance. The contact was informed that the tire rotation could not be performed because the lug nuts on all four wheels could not be removed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Farmiongton, CT, USA

problem #1

Dec 082013

Fusion

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. After the vehicle was taken to be serviced, the technician stated that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred three years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V574000 (wheels). The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Fowlerville, MI, USA

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