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#BS-2010-FORFUS-499D2010 Ford FusionProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 7,033 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 7,033 complaints, 174 crashes, 16 fires, and 13 recalls. Complaint rate is 16.7x the class average.
Top reported problems
power steering not working properly
104 complaints • Severity 8.7/10
sudden deceleration loss of power
55 complaints • Severity 8.6/10
power steering assist fault
38 complaints • Severity 8.8/10
steering rack failure
26 complaints • Severity 9.1/10
transmission failure
23 complaints • Severity 9.6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1643 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 67K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (1779 reports) • Median: 67K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (1643 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2010 Ford Fusion: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2010 Ford Fusion, with 1643 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 67,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 67K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2010 Ford Fusion, with 810 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2010 Ford Fusion, with 789 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2010 Ford Fusion, with 785 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Ford Fusion. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (13 recalls)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, EXPLORER, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, AND MERCURY MILAN AND MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINERS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINT." THE RECLINER GEAR PLATE TEETH MAY BE OUT OF DIMENSION SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LIMITED PAWL TO GEAR PLATE TOOTH ENGAGEMENT.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FUSION, MILAN, AND ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH MARCH 26, 2010. THE PARK ROD GUIDE RETENTION PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION".
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2010. THE WHEEL STUDS MAY FRACTURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A WHEEL TO SEPARATE.
EQUIPMENT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
+ 8 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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NHTSA Defect Investigations (10)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Wheel Mounting Stud Fracture
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Floor mat interference with accelerator
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Power Steering Failure
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
+ 5 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Ford Fusion is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is steering.
2010 Ford Fusion vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
7,033
Class avg
421
16.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7,033 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.
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