2010 Ford Fusion fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V793000Nov 24, 2015411,205 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 10, 2026225,000 miMIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle several times, and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11723323 · source
2. Filed Jan 2, 2026160,000 miNCTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle that lingered for days. The contact's grandson then discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact continued driving the vehicle, and the vehicle shut off while driving 50 MPH on the highway. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11708316 · source
3. Filed Jun 24, 2025KYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Car was checked for recall 15S34 and incorrectly determined to not have a problem. This recall deals with the gas tank cracking open. This car will pool gas on the ground under the car. Ford says since this was previously looked at, even if the determination was false, they will not take any action or help with it. Please assist - this is a known problem and should be repaired under the recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11668817 · source
4. Filed May 18, 2025LABrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   Unknown, I was driving in my wheel stop moving , it’s saying now power steering wheel, for my breaks, it keep saying check brake system

   NHTSA complaint #11661718 · source
5. 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
6. 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
7. Filed Oct 7, 2024170,000 miINFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle the contact heard air seeping and leaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the canister purge valve. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a short time later upon approaching the vehicle the contact observed gasoline pooling…

   NHTSA complaint #11618589 · source
8. 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
9. Filed Jun 10, 2024180,000 miMIFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the gas tank. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observed condensation under the rear passenger’s side tire. Additionally, the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he observed three cracks on the fuel tank underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…

   NHTSA complaint #11593378 · source
10. Filed Jun 10, 2024WIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

    My 2010 Ford fusion has no power steering and I believe a fuel injector problem. The service power steering message appears the engine light is on. I was told it had something to do with needing a fuel injector. This problem needs to be recalled ASAP

    NHTSA complaint #11593348 · source
11. Filed Apr 4, 2024MIBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionWheels & Tires

    Lug nuts are all stripped or broken. Check engine light, check fuel fill inlet message, poor driving all around, lack of power. Brake calipers broke off and brake pads fell out. Power steering locks up every once in a while

    NHTSA complaint #11581211 · source
12. 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

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