2010 Ford Fusion driver assistance & safety tech problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed May 21, 2025LACrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My brakes failed but I had them changed twice and that wasn’t the problem I had the cylinder change and still no brakes when I bought it it had some issues with the brakes going to the floor

   NHTSA complaint #11662324 · source
2. Filed Dec 1, 2023120,000 miCATowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault and Service Advancetrac messages were displayed, and the traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11557926 · source
3. Filed Oct 30, 2023TNBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   ABS Advancetrac system failure results in extended brake pedal travel required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The condition does not result in a loss of braking function and the vehicle can be brought to a controlled stop

   NHTSA complaint #11552572 · source
4. Filed Oct 20, 2023TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Driving home from the Dr.'s office the vehicle's RPM suddenly began to increase yet the vehicle was not moving faster; the Wrench icon came on, the vehicles Blind Spot Warning came on, the Speedometer went to zero and the vehicle continued to move forward at regular speed. With less than one mile to get home we were able to continue to drive the vehicle. When the vehicle was shifted into reverse to back the car into the garage, the transmission made a loud bang and jerked…

   NHTSA complaint #11550951 · source
5. Filed Sep 23, 2023KYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   All of the ABS and parking brake lights come on and won't go off. We took it to a Henderson Ford, and they said our Anti-Lock Brake Module failure. They have to order a new part and it will be a long time before to get the part. I heard there was a recall on 2010 ABS Brake system, but when I put in VIN number it says there is no recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11546169 · source
6. Filed Aug 17, 2023OHCrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   When driving my brake system (ABS) lit up on the dash and I had to put additional force on the brakes in order to stop. There was no warning that occurred prior to the dash warning coming on. I took the car to Krieger Ford service department and they could not locate any issue with the brake system. They released the car back to me and it remained parked for 3 days. On the 4th day I tried to drive the car and the same alerts happened again. I took the car back to Ford and…

   NHTSA complaint #11539071 · source
7. Filed Apr 25, 2023NCBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Frequent failure of electric brake assist. Failure occurs without any prior warning and despite sufficient brake fluid being in master cylinder reservoir. Alarms and notices appear on the driver display panel as the brakes are failing. Can occur at start up or while actively driving the auto. Occurs across all temperature ranges and weather (moisture) conditions. Adversely affects driver's ability to safely use brakes to stop the car. NHTSA issued safety recall applicable to…

   NHTSA complaint #11518809 · source
8. Filed Apr 24, 2023ILDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   Electronic power steering systems failure (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid) due to issues of excessive heat on the motor), Power steering locked. I was on HWY90 when the steering locked, I almost got in big accident on the HWY 90.

   NHTSA complaint #11518775 · source
9. Filed Apr 3, 2023TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   i have done a brake job recently replacing the rear brakes and repaired master cylinder. Car has been inspected by a mechanic who says they have done everything they could and the brakes are not working properly. The brakes have to be pressed all the way to the floor and will not stop. FSA 19S54 is a recall he says was never done and suggested I go to dealer to have it done; however, when I make the attempt to the dealer says that only the air bag and the throttle are under…

   NHTSA complaint #11515083 · source
10. Filed Nov 30, 202287,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering default warning light would illuminate. In order to turn off the warning light, the contact had to turn off and then restart the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently however, the failure persisted with the power steering assist default warning light remaining illuminated, with the service advancetrac and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact…

    NHTSA complaint #11495453 · source
11. Filed Sep 21, 2022MDBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    On approximately August 25, 2022 I noticed that my brake pedal had to be depressed further than usual, so I took it to a mechanic, who diagnosed hydraulic problems and did considerable repair work. That appeared to resolved the issue, but the problem recurred about September 7. The mechanic then identified a "silent recall" for replacement of a part in the automatic braking system -- # 19V904000. When I scheduled my vehicle for the driver airbag recall work, I was told my…

    NHTSA complaint #11485698 · source
12. Filed May 11, 2021110,000 miTNBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    This is a ford fusion hybrid 2010 vehicle. The problem i have is vehicle won't stop after depressing the brake pedal. This problem has occurred few time but not always. We can't drive this vehicle due to this safety issue. Also we went landers ford collierville tn. The report that the booster and abs needs to be replaced costing above $ 2500. In added that brake disc needs to be turned and pads replaced costing extra $1200. Looking at the problem and the recalls. Recall #…

    NHTSA complaint #11416079 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology