2010 Ford Fusion Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford Fusion Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Ford Fusion | 137 Fusions, 9.6 months of data per Fusion, average 35900 miles Refreshed for this model year.38 |
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2010 Ford Fusion
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| Ford Fusion in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 40000 | 0 | SYNC System reset |
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | I had the reflash done on the transmission and it did not work with my car. Whenever you would shift between gears, I had to wait for 2 to 3 seconds for it to go into gear. If by chance you hit the gas it would slam into gear. Had the coolant bleed twice and it did not work. The auto climate control was reprogrammed and it still did not work. Would blow out cold air as soon as car started, didn't wait for engine to warm up. |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Spring holding door over gas filler tube came loose and had to be replaced. Door would stay shut but not self-close. |
| Feb | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Battery would not hold charge (replaced) and stablilty control module also replaced (worked fine until battery died - don't know which caused which) |
| Aug | 2012 | 58000 | 275 | Rear interior door handle broke |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Took the car in with transmission problems. Updated the software. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 4000 | 0 | Owner noticed that drivers window would not go down. All other windows worked fine. Fix was to reset the software. The auto-down motor experienced a heavy load due to frost sealing the window. This will become a problem for Ford. |
| Jan | 2012 | 27700 | 0 | Steering briefly shuttered and groaned during a full turn - per service manager, problem found was loose power steering hose resulting in low fluid. Owner observed unusual situation with brakes where when brakes applied, coming to stop moving forward then put in reverse, moving then applying brake a noise occurred. I described it to the dealer as a loose caliper- they may have tightened |
| Dec | 2012 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | rear tail lamp burnt out. |
| Feb | 2013 | 36000 | 0 | Trunk seal was coming off the flange and had to be re-glued under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Trim on buttons on right side of steering wheel was just slightly loose. Asked Dealer to replace not so much that it bothered me, but 1) technically a defect 2) didn't want it to break more in the future. Fixed and sturdy now. |
| Jun | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Inside driver door handle broke, dealer replaced during initial visit to deal with problem. |
| Aug | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Driver seat lumbar area was squeaking. Dealer had upholstery removed and insulation added so that the squeak stopped. |
| Apr | 2012 | 34700 | 0 | HVAC blower/motor was making a twittering sound, sometimes very high pitched. Dealer replaced blower. The dash was making a buzzing sound on hot afternoons. I noticed a piece of trim/bezel next to the radio stack was creaky on the left side but not the right side. Dealer firmed it up and so far it's better. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | a. Very slight drift to the right - tires rotated and balanced. No more problems b. Rubber seal on back window was loose - repaired successfully by dealer |
| Mar | 2013 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Fusion in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 14880 | 0 | Noise from front vent. Diagnosed as "door actuator" problem. Part ordered. |
| Mar | 2011 | 15500 | 0 | Ordered vent actuator was installed. |
| Jun | 2012 | 28520 | 0 | Backup camera intermittently not working. They were unable to diagnose the problem as it worked while they had the car. It has not failed again since then. |
| Dec | 2012 | 32860 | 0 | Passenger airbag sensor was malfunctioning. It was replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 34060 | 50 | Battery would not hold a charge. It was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Low tire pressure sensor had to be replace when the light on the dash continuously said I had a low tire |
| Jun | 2011 | 21000 | 10 | Tire pressure light on with no tire pressure problems. Engine surging--fixed due to TSB |
| Sep | 2011 | 21000 | 100 | Interior door handle on the driver's side broke, making it impossible to get out of car. Part was ordered and door fixed |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 12300 | 0 | Overdrive piston in transmission problem - replaced under warranty along with ancillary parts. Basically a significant transmission service/rebuild. Problem was missing gears during acceleration. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 15700 | 0 | Replaced weather stripping that was improperly installed from factory causing it to crack. Replaced leaking master cylinder cap. Replaced trim piece in steering wheel that controlled volume, radio selection, etc. Part worked but was loose due to broken connector. Replaced keypad on drivers door due to one of the 5 keys being dim. |
| Jan | 2012 | 23000 | 0 | Replace valve cover gasket. |
| Jul | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Replace blower motor due to chirping sound. |
| Aug | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Broken piece on moon roof prevented it from closing properly. Broken trim piece on driver's seat. |
| Oct | 2012 | 31000 | 0 | Lose trim piece on steering wheel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | Transmission replaced but didn't solve problem: slipping while going uphill, hard shifting. New transmission removed twice, replaced valve body, solenoid, and PCM, still didn't solve problem. Hav refused offer to replace trans again, want buyback. Engine would hesitate and feel like it was going to stall out. tach would drop air conditioning would freeze up and not work. Fix not yet verified. |
| Feb | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | I finally agreed to allow Ford to install yet another transmission. This one at least appears to have resolved the issue. |
| Mar | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Replaced SYNC module. |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | The transmission slammed into reverse. I have had and apparently continue to have problems with my transmission. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 44020 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 44640 | 0 | bad automatic driver window mechanism (would make weird noise) motor and assembly replaced by the dealer Sc button on the center stack console was pealing off. Dealer replaced the entire center stack console |
| Jan | 2012 | 46040 | 0 | Rattles coming for the dashboard. It took 3 trips to the dealer in order to get most of them out. A kit was installed by the dealer. Most of the rattles are fixed although once in a while I hear them. Driver seat and arm rest squeaks. After the third trip to the dealer got the issues resolved as the dealer lubricated the seat and arm rest. |
| Jun | 2012 | 52080 | 455 | Throttle body control unit went bad on HWY and although I still had powertrain warranty it is not covered. |
| Jul | 2012 | 53320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | Car stalled while driving, the battery and oil indicators were the only two lights on. Checked both battery and oil - no problems. Set up appointment with dealer. Problem not duplicated. checked Ford forums - same issue with multiple models. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Transmission started slipping upon heavy acceleration, took into Ford dealer who were not easy to deal with.... Next day they said they were replacing valve body - common failure among 6F35 transmission. |
| Apr | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Car came back with a transmission whine upon running at full operating temperature. Transmission fluid level was also found too high, but that did not relate to the whine, car still has to go back. |
| Aug | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Transmission is still acting up, hasn't been right since 1-2010, dealer cannot fix it. fuel door spring broke, fuel door was replaced under warranty. |
| Sep | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Car is a lemon - faulty transmission since January 2010 |
| Dec | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Transmission was slipping severely and "whining". Car went in for transmission overhaul and after a week problems are just as bad again. |
| Mar | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | Transmission whining, very obvious and everyone BUT Ford dealer acknowledges it. |
| Jun | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Transmission failing to shift on highway. Severe slipping and banging. Failure to reset to 1st gear at stops when coming off highway |
| May | 2012 | 42500 | 140 | Car was stalling out from rolling starts or coasting such as crossing railroad tracks!!! Dealer diagnosed as throttle body, and I fixed it myself in 5 minutes due to out of warranty. New seems to have helped transmission slipping/bucking. |
| Jul | 2012 | 44000 | 0 | A/C is out at 43,000 miles, there is a leak in a line and will cost too much to repair. Car is out of warranty... |
| Dec | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Car had issue starting after sitting around without being used. Would barely turn over then sputter to life and knock real loud. AC out. |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 6820 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 31620 | 0 | The blower motor was squeaking loudly. Dealer ordered a new blower motor, and replaced the noisy blower motor a week later when the part came in. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75020 | 150 | I replaced a squeaky blower motor. An emissions purge valve had to be replaced. I was able to do the work myself. |
| Apr | 2013 | 77500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 19840 | 0 | Drivetrain noise when shifting from reverse into drive, and failure of transmission to 'kick down' when accelerating from stationary position within reasonable time period. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Sudden loss of throttle control and power, engine and trabsmission went into failsafe/limp mode. Service engine light on, code indicated throttle body unit failure. TB was replaced. Acceleration from rest and shifting now much smoother |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | Sunroof leak - dealer replaced glass at no charge. Check transmission valves and reflash TCM |
| Dec | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Check Engine Light and Code revealed problem with Variable Cam Timing (VCT). Dealer replaced solenoids in VCT under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Automatic transmissiion slippage, early shifting. hesitant shifting, erratic shifting |
| Jul | 2012 | 20700 | 0 | Throttle body replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Air trapped in the cooling system causes a fluid swishing sound as car is accelerated when cold or engine idling for 1 minute or more. Occurs less frequently when at operating temperature. Still exhibiting the sound of coolant flowing through the heater core. Ford is providing the dealer with another procedure to attempt a fix. Car will be at dealer during the week of February 8, 2010. |
| Mar | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Dealer contacted Ford on air trapped in cooling system. Dealer ran tests as requested by Ford. Ford sent field engineers to evaluate car and recommended complete engine replacement. Since repair, coolant sound is no longer present. TSB 09-19-1 to correct intermittent/no start done. No problem starting since completed |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Sync system required a system download so that the USB port and phone would operate. Took 40 minutes for the two downloads. No problems since the work. | |
| Jun | 2011 | 32000 | 180 | Driver's side inside door handle mechanism jammed and door handle cracked. Part ordered and replaced. Car was in for routine maintenance. Mechanic noticed right rear brake pad was almost completely worn out. The suspected cause was the caliper was not sliding freely. the slides were lubricated on reassembly. Unusual problem for only 32K. |
| Jul | 2011 | 33700 | 0 | AC stops blowing cold air after extended highway driving. AC system reflashed according to TSB. No problems since then. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Noticed a rattle from engine bay during startup and at clutch engagement point in 1st and reverse. Tech road tested and found airbox had become unseated from pressure fit mount. Tech reseated airbox. Hopefully it does not return. |
| Mar | 2012 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | front turn signals did not work, smart junction box replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | grab handle passenger side replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 36000 | 0 | battery not holding charge, replaced buzz in left speaker when engine on during usb |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | Manual Transmission failure. Transmission was replaced. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | No start, issue unresolved. |
| Jan | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | No start or Hard start. Extra ground strap with a capacitor added per TSB. |
| Mar | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Drivers inside door handle broke. |
| Jul | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Whining noise coming from engine. Whining noise increased and decreased with engine RPM. Belt Tensioner Pulley replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Smell from AC. System deodorized and fan replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 33300 | 0 | Grinding gears when shifting from 1st to second at high rpms. |
| Jan | 2012 | 39000 | 0 | Occasional grinding shift from 1st to 2nd gear |
| Apr | 2013 | 55000 | 347 | Throttle Body replaced. |
| Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Complete replace of transmission |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 48000 | 0 | Car was whining when accelerating. Alternator pulley. |
| Ford Fusion in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 19680 | 0 | back passenger caliper became stuck and needed replacement along with pads and rotor. |
| May | 2013 | 26040 | 0 | Right front axle seal leaking. Removed RF wheel. Disassembled front end, left lower ball joints intact. Removed axle. Removed and replaced seal. Reassembled front end. Replaced axle nut and torqued to spec. Topped up trans oil. |
| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 52300 | 200 | EVAP solenoid was bad |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 2300 | 0 | TSB installed to correct transmission "flairing" when cold. TSB was successful. |
| Nov | 2009 | 3700 | 0 | TSB installed to correct occasional hard starting that seemed to occur only when raining or very humid. TSB was successful. |
| Mar | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Serpentine belt idler wheel bearing going bad (noisy). Quickly replaced by the dealer. |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | 600 | Map sensor |
| Dec | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | One Touch Ignition would not start car, needed new ground wire per TSB | |
| Apr | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | Replaced leaking axle seal as instructed by TSB |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 11000 | 0 | Transmission problems - clunking noise/feel when changing gears. Shop could not replicate nor did codes show anything wrong so nothing was done. |
| Nov | 2012 | 60300 | 0 | bearings replaced - took to shop some months prior but mechanic didn't hear the noise so no action. This time they did. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | TSB to replace engine ground strap | |
| Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 37000 | 40 | driver's seat made clicking noise when driver moved leg - bad spring, replaced seat |
| Jul | 2012 | 57000 | 100 | Speed control problem; no acceleration - throttle body control unit was replaced. |
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | harsh shifting, trouble finding the right gear |
| Dec | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Blower motor made chirping sounds. They replaced it, under my extended warranty for 100$. Continued Harsh Shifting/Skipping, lack of power |
| Mar | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Gas gauge started dropping suddenly. There was an issue in the evap system which was fixed. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | bad ground wire replaced with new type, problem on first cars built |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Transmission shifted hard on occasion. Car would fail to downshift gradually as I coasted to a stop, leaving me with no torque, then would slam down into gear. Passenger airbag sensor under seat went bad - would not detect passenger and would disengage airbag. Passenger door speaker rattling Driver assist handle spring failing - returns approximately four times slower than the rest. Dashboard cargo cover misaligned Trunk not centered on body. Functions fine but appears off center. Came this way from factory. |
| Apr | 2013 | 48000 | 0 | Battery died twice in a week with no obvious source of drain. Well within warranty. Had it replaced. |
| Ford Fusion in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 28000 | 200 | Half of the cost was for replacing a tire pressure monitor. Half was for replacing an A/C blower that was starting to click. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 19220 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 61040 | 0 | Inside door handle broke |
| Dec | 2012 | 69440 | 707 | Transmission fluid leaking; installed joint and stub shaft, replaced axle bushing and seal. In my view it seemed to be a factory defect and not a usual maintenance repair. Dealer did not want approach Ford for partial reimbursement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Recirculation motor chirping. Removed/replaced. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 12000 | 0 | Air conditioner became intermittent during a long trip. Turns out that the problem was known issue, and there was a TSB: A/C SYSTEM LOSES AIR FLOW/INOPERATIVE— TSB 09-18-11 They re-flashed the computer, and that fixed the problem. |
| Dec | 2011 | 14000 | 150 | During inspection, mechanic found the rear brake pads were completely worn away (at 13700 miles). Front pads were fine. Pads were replaced and calipers checked - assumption is calipers locked up or pads rusted so that they would not move. |
| Jul | 2012 | 19000 | 0 | Driver side door lock malfunctioned. Keychain fob would unlock but not lock the door. Lock would not work from the inside. Outside key would lock and unlock the door. Took to dealer; they replaced the lock and inside handle under warranty. |
| Nov | 2012 | 21300 | 0 | Rear suspension would 'bottom out' on almost any sized bump. Took to dealer; they determined that both of the rear shocks were leaking. Shocks were replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | There are scratchs on the passenger side front window. Was taken it for this problem in June 2012 had window replaced but problem happen again having trouble getting it repaired now that the warranty has expired. |
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Battery still has to be jumped after towing 4 wheels down. car cannot start if left in neutral and key left in accessory for a short period of time. Dealer say they don't know why. They tried it on a new Fusion and the same thing happened. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 80600 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 86800 | 0 | The pistons in caliper of rear wheels don't retreat back to their original position after brake being applied. This resulted in wheels being seized if car park in hot(30 minutes) and wet(over night,rusted together) weather. |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 18600 | 0 | Top bar of chrome grill developed a "bubble" approximately 3 inches wide. The entire grill was replaced under warranty. Auto-dim mirror activates at night but fails as vehicles approach. Eventually, I have to point it away to avoid blinding. The mirror passed all testing. The issue is solved by rotating the mirror upside down so the sensors are higher. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 4960 | 0 | The car had to be taken in several times for them to diagnose and fix the problem, also the dealership caused a problem while fixing the first issue |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 21700 | 0 | 19-Oct-10 35500 km Problem detected when I saw lubrication fluid spots under car while parked in my driveway. Driver side front axle seal gone and leaking fluid. Sept 20 34590km Temperature guage up on "H" and then goes back down to normal when I stopped the car. Check coolant, it was very low. No check engine light luminated. Problem: hole in radiator. It takes 4 day to ship rad and fix it. |
| Jan | 2013 | 68820 | 280 | Pulleys for drive belts were humming. Upper and lower tensioner pulleys replaced. |
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | Had a starting problem. There is a campaign on this, and it involved adding a new ground. | |
| Feb | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | A spray shield under the engine came loose and was dragging on the ground. The dealer reattached it for free under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | 50 | I put new gas springs on the trunk lid |
| Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Harsh 2-3 upshift when cold. Had Recall 10B15 performed, was told there was a "glitch" with that software and dealer flashed PCM according to TSB 10-21-9. |
| Apr | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Took it in for harsh 2-3 shift and intermittent RPM flare between same shift. Was told could not duplicate. |
| May | 2011 | 23000 | 0 | Took back to dealer a few days later after voicing displeasure with last repair trip. They kept the car for 4 days and still told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. Less than pleased with Ford and this troublesome 6F35 transmission. |
| Dec | 2011 | 33000 | 0 | Intermittent 2-3 shift flare returned. Went on test drive with mechanic and reflashed PCM with latest software. So far, so good. |
| Aug | 2012 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Starting difficulty--car would at times crank 3-4 times before turning over. Problem is with an electrical short connected with the car's starter--solved by installing a "ground strap." Ground strap installed. |
| Jan | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Complete transmission replacement; covered under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Dashboard had air bubbles in it. Dealer replaced entire dash. Software upgrade performed during regular oil change. Less than a week out of shop during acceleration the tachometer soared but the vehicle would not/could not engage in gear. Dealer said software update should have solved it. Didn't. |
| Oct | 2011 | 31700 | 0 | Intermittent transmission problem. Jumps out of gear at high speeds (around 70 mph). Dealer not able to replicate. Third time in for repair. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Car in shop since 5 April. Delay in software and hardware parts for transmission. Hope to have car back NLT 10 May. Asking Ford for new car under lemon law. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 5500 | 0 | I had the service light go off for the traction control. It did not stay on for long, but I took it in for them to look at. They saw the alert on their computer but did not see a problem. |
| Feb | 2012 | 22000 | 0 | Recently noticed a leak under the car and my RPMs jumping as I accelerate. Turns out my axle seal needs to be replaced and transmission fluid is leaking. According to the service mgr (and what I read on the internet), Ford is aware of it. |
| Jun | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | My driver's side visor kept popping out. Under warranty, they replaced the visor and its clip. Engine makes rattling/whirring noise at 35 & 45 mph. Took two drives for servicemen to hear it. Because computer did not detect problem, nothing broke, no repair made. It is a standard noise heard on their rental cars - no problem. WHAT?! |
| Sep | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | I took it AGAIN for whining engine at 35&45 mph & getting louder. Took 2 drives for them to hear. First they said "Normal noise" but I said it was NOT normal. They worked w/ Engineers and replaced pulley/tensioner. ALL GONE! Under warranty After only 9 days back from the shop, my car emergency engine lite went on & engine vibrated, even in Park. After tow to shop, svce says it was a bad throttle body, like many Ford Fusions. Was replaced with brand new one under warranty. |
| Oct | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | I SOLD MY CAR! I loved my Ford Fusion until it started having all these problems right before my warranty was running out. I traded it in for a Toyota Corolla, and got good price on Oct. 1st since it was the last day of their sales month. |
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | reflash ECU to fix very hard shifting -- Ford 'customer service bulletin' (aka recall-light). Seems to shift much smoother now, and doesn't throw the car forward like it used to. TSB for intermittent hard-starting; ground strap ordered per TSB. From passenger side of car, on cold engine moving between 1st and 2nd gears, sounds like water rushing through empty pipes; seems to go away with warmer engine. Dealer did not repair, and told me to reschedule another appt. to try again... |
| Jan | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Front passenger blower fan was 'clicking'. Replaced part, still clicking... have to take it back in for another repair... |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | ac works fine, but where is the condensation going. Mechanic can't locate tube from which water is dispelled from. How about that. |
| Jun | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | idler arm pulley had to be replaced |
| Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | leak in sunroof diagnosed and repaired. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Car accelerated when foot off gas pedal. Able to stop, noticed two yellow wrenches, turned off car and appeared to reset. Garage could not replicate, had car for almost one week, put monitor in car for 2 weeks with no further probems, yet! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 4340 | 0 | Car would not start on first or second try. However, this was an intermittent problem that would happen about once per week so hard for mechanic to determine the problem. Installed grounding wire. |
| Jan | 2010 | 4640 | 0 | When engine first started (after being off for more than 60 min or so) there's a noise like a surge of water through an empty pipe. Dealer says Ford knows of the problem and is trying to find a solution. Told it's a problem reported by many Fusion owners. |
| Apr | 2010 | 7440 | 0 | Low tire pressure warning saying "TIRE SENSOR FAULT". No reason given but problem fixed by re-set of software I was told. |
| Jun | 2010 | 9300 | 0 | We noticed jerky shift. Friend said they had a recall notice but we did not get one. When car went to dealer they adimtted there was a recall. Transmission re-programed they said. Seems OK so far but haven't driven much since repair. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | no cold air |
| Dec | 2011 | 46000 | 98 | new battery purchased at 45,000- very early failure i have since disabled the feature that keeps headlight on when starting and leaving the auto. also disabled some of the cabin overhead lites to reduce load on battery. |
| Feb | 2013 | 60000 | 0 | replace smooth idler pulley and belt tensioner because of noise |
| Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | air bag light came on. Connector was making bad connection, connector was replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | Blower motor fan in HVAC makes constant clicking like a baseball card in bicycle spokes. Mechanic discovered damaged fan blade. Parts ordered however the fan motor was on "National Backorder" until recently. Still waiting for parts. |
| Jul | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Interior door latch handle on drivers door broke/deformed |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 17360 | 0 | Replaced chrome grille. Chrome was bubbled on two grill cross bars. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 18600 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 28520 | 0 | Cd player not working |
| Jun | 2011 | 37820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | 150 | Brake warning light illuminated while commuting to work. pedal became mushy and there was perceived reduction in brake performance. Research indicates its a rare software glitch with the software controlling the hybrid regenerative brakes. |
| Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Factory recommended re-flash for re-generative brakes |
| Sep | 2011 | 38000 | 110 | Drivers interior (plastic!!) door release broke with normal use. |
| Ford Fusion in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Rattle developed in dash from missing insulation between two overlapping ventillation ducts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | Replace passenger seat bottom leather which was curling/wrinkling; replace floor mats that said "mariner" instead of fusion Replace the chrome letter "I" in Hybrid that fell off the driver's side door; replace front Chrome grill that had the Chrome finish bubbling off already |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 0 | Warranty repair because car had gone into "fail-safe" mode. Was an internal control valve related to the emissions controls. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Hybrid Regenerating Brakes software flash |
| Mar | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Moonroof water leak into cabin. Noticed water at several points in car (A pillar, headliner along top of door glass, maplight area) Seal determined to be defective. Replaced moonroof glass and seal. |
| Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 82000 | 250 | Replaced 02 sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Speedometer stopped working. Needle stayed at 0 MPH regardless of the speed of the car. |
| Jun | 2012 | 22000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 21000 | 0 | Speaker module for rear parking aid and cross traffic advisory intermittent. Speaker module replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Instrument panel would occasionally have an uncommanded reset to the default mode. Software TSB performed. |
| Dec | 2011 | 34000 | 0 | Front Passenger seat front up-down adjustment inop. Gear tooth broken. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 4340 | 0 | No heat in cabin once engine reached operating temperature, ford fix for this problem, cooling system pressure tested, degas cap replaced, removal of air from cooling system fixed problem as degas cap was leaking. brakes squeeling constantly, machined rotors and replaced brake pads, problem fixed |
| Mar | 2011 | 7440 | 0 | One integrated key fob quit working, key had failed, dealer replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 29760 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Sync system health-reported brake malfunction (unspecified). ABS code. Dealer had to reflash computer, no malfunction (stored code went active-unknown reason) |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Normal battery needed to be replaced after only 2.5 years. |
| Jan | 2013 | 43000 | 190 | Could not open the drivers door from the inside and the drivers door would not lock. The dealer fixed by replacing the inside door handle. |
| Apr | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 42000 | 0 | Battery was found to be defective and replaced. It was not under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 8680 | 0 | Hybrid battery was loose in brackets causing a significant rattle. They removed the battery and re- seated it. |
| Sep | 2012 | 20460 | 110 | Inside driver side door handle broke (was not abused). The handle was replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 23560 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Dash on hybrid reset occasionally. The mpg would reset and dash displays would go to factory defaults. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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