2010 Ford Fusion engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 9, 2026MSElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving my car down the road and all the sudden I couldn't steer my car It caused me to go off the road and hit a ditch

   NHTSA complaint #11749370 · source
2. Filed Nov 1, 2024MDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   The throttle body failed. It is not available for inspection because it was replaced. While driving on a high-speed road, the engine felt like it shuddered, and the car lost engine power and would no longer accelerate. At the same time, the light shaped like a wrench came on. Our safety was therefore put at risk because we could now barely accelerate, and could easily have been rear-ended. The problem was confirmed and repaired by an independent service center. After doing…

   NHTSA complaint #11623069 · source
3. Filed Oct 19, 2024ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Electronic Throttle Body Car lost power on busy, construction road Manufacturer issued secret warranty to owners and did not send out notice Multiple certified mechanics have inspected the vehicle Check engine, ABS, service advance trac, and power train lights were on and i am uncertain when they first came on

   NHTSA complaint #11620773 · source
4. Filed Oct 16, 2024ALElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Electronic throttle body failure My car lost power going 50 mph in road construction The car had a recall and extended warranty on it from 2014-2024, i was not notified Check engine light, drive shaft light, and service advance trac appeared a few weeks before the failure

   NHTSA complaint #11620229 · source
5. Filed Sep 10, 2024TXBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Cylinder two the brass fitting came out of the transmission, no power when trying to accelerate, for whatever reason the front driver wheel rubs and messes up the tires, the pcm will throw a wrench symbol from time to time.

   NHTSA complaint #11613807 · source
6. Filed Jul 14, 2024CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Driving on the highway in the fast lane, vehicle suddenly lost all power. A message on the car said “ pull over safely “. No prior warning of anything wrong with the vehicle. I managed to dodge traffic with my hazard lights on and came to a stop on the side of the highway. I inspected the car with no signs of anything wrong. I shut down the car and restarted. Everything came back on and was drivable. This caused me to look online, only to discover that other people are…

   NHTSA complaint #11602035 · source
7. Filed Feb 26, 2024MIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My vehicle will no longer operate in electric mode. This is a major safety concern since there is no assist from the high-voltage battery powered electric drive motor. Upon accelerating from a dead stop, there is a significant lag before the ICE kicks in and provides enough power to move the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11574012 · source
8. Filed Jul 19, 2023WAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid that has approximately 90k miles. The car started randomly shutting off while driving. No combustion engine, no electric motor propelling the car. Suddenly shutting off while driving is incredibly unsafe. I took it to a Ford dealer and after much communication with Ford HQ, it was determined that the transmission control module was bad. This component is buried inside the hybrid cvt transmission, and as such cannot be repaired. The entire…

   NHTSA complaint #11533184 · source
9. Filed Jun 30, 202399,000 miNJBrakesEngine

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and maintenance service warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time without depressing the brake pedal with excessive force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the hydraulic control unit and ABS module needed to be replaced. The contact had another certified mechanic…

   NHTSA complaint #11529727 · source
10. Filed May 8, 2023150,000 miSCBrakesEngine

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The ABS, service brakes, and advancetrac messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Hydraulic Control Module and ECU had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…

    NHTSA complaint #11521014 · source
11. Filed Apr 14, 2023147,000 miMIEngine

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was fractured and had caused oil to leak onto the spark plugs. The mechanic diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and spark plugs needed to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic diagnosed the…

    NHTSA complaint #11517074 · source
12. Filed Nov 21, 2022MEEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    My vehicle is having trouble at first start after refueling the vehicle and I made a research and found that there is a recall for some same model of my vehicle that there is a problem with the purge valve. The recall number is 15S34. My vehicle is having the same trouble as mentioned in the recall but my vehicle is not listed as recall under the vin even though I am having problems. I have attached the recall document below that my vehicle needs.

    NHTSA complaint #11494391 · 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