2010 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 5129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Steering (1661), Power Train (894), Vehicle Speed Control (793).
Key takeaways
- 5129 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 122 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 74 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1661 | 32% |
| Power Train | 894 | 17% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 793 | 15% |
| Engine | 700 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 591 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 551 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 484 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 324 | 6% |
| Fuel System | 222 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 221 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 144 | 3% |
| Wheels | 143 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,air Bags - filed 2026-09-30
Electronic power steering
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-22
My brakes felt mushy for a couple days. Next day br a ke fluid dash light came on. brake fluid was so low couldn't see it. Went to autozone bought brake fluid .dot 3 per internet. Internet went on to share the fact thi s p r oblem was recalled. I h a v e none open says major safety problem tow xar immediately.im on s...
Steering,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-19
We have had multiple issues with the ABS and HCU since we bought this car used a couple years ago. We've replaced the ABS Module and HCU and had Ford reprogram it and are still having issues. The brakes go out fully and I went through a red light. The ABS and Traction control and check brake system lights come on. We'v...
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More for the 2010 Ford Fusion
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.