2010 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 1,266
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 1266 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 182 records
- steering assist · 52 records
- assist fault · 40 records
- steering wheel · 30 records
- service power · 20 records
- steering went · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 417 |
| 60–100k mi | 415 |
| 30–60k mi | 151 |
| 150–400k mi | 126 |
| 1–30k mi | 48 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
On september 28th, 2018 at approximately 06:00 a.m. As i was driving to work the power steering, without warning, failed and a "service power steering now" display read in on the dashboard. There was no faulty performance of the power steering prior to this and no indication it was in need of repair. The fault occurred suddenly and without warning, almost causing me to hit another car as i was making a right turn…
ODI 11132303
Steering
67 year old female drove to doctors office, parked and went inside. No problems at all. When she tried to leave the power steering notification came on and she could not turn the steering wheel. She needed assistance getting the car home. Dealership. Was contacted and without seeing the vehicle quoted a price of repair to be $1800+. The problem appears to be the same as the one forcing the recall of the 2011 model…
ODI 11132066
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. After the contact started the ignition, the service power steering and service advancetrac indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering also seized. The vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 11131168
Steering
When i started my ford fusion 2010 in my garage a warning appeared power steering assist fault. I could not steer the car at all. Turned the car off and restarted same message and not able to steer at all. Next start worked. Drove the car about a mile. Car rested. Restarted the car in parking lot and same message and no steering. Tried a couple of times eventually worked. I consider the car completely unsafe and…
ODI 11130894
Electrical System · Steering
Tamara recall power steering just went off in the middle of me driving on the highway . No warnings .
ODI 11181082
Steering
The power steering went out on our 2010 ford fusion. You could not move the steering wheel. Fortunately, it happened when my daughter was not moving as it would have caused a crash with it suddenly going out. Vehicle was parked in our driveway. It was a power steering fault failure. This was a $1800.00 repair and this is definitely a safety issue that appears to affect a very large amount of 2010-2012 ford fusion…
ODI 11138908
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering fault indicator illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (shottenkirk superstore, 309 s gear ave, west burlington, ia 52655, [redacted]) and was informed to call the local dealer in texas. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11130446
Steering
The vehicle will, without warning, lose power steering capability and this has almost caused an accident. I'm aware the 2011 fusion had the same issue but was provided a recall, but the 2010 was not, this needs to be extended to cover 2010's. My vehicle only has 130k miles on it and this should not be failing in a way that could cause a fatality.
ODI 11130313
Air Bags · Steering
On september 18, 2018 i drove to a rutter's and when i started to drive home the power steering went out. I turned my car off and then on and a warning light referring to the steering came on. I called apple ford dealership in york, pa and brought my car in the next morning. They confirmed that the steering rack had to be replaced. The repair cost was $2,200, which i ended up paying. After researching this issue i…
ODI 11144556
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. When the vehicle was started, the power steering assist failure indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. When the contact restarted the engine, the power steering assist returned to normal. The contact stated that the failure eventually became permanent and the steering wheel had to be turned with force to complete turns. The contact…
ODI 11152035
Steering
On september 15, 2018 i started my vehicle and an alarm came on stating "power steering assist sensor" something like that appeared. My vehicle would not allow me to move the steering wheel. I turned off the vehicle waited 5 min. Turned it back on the alarm went off and i could move the wheel to the left and right. I went to the dealership to check for recall and nothing showed up. Now, i am afraid this may happen…
ODI 11130218
Steering
While parked and starting my car, a message that there is a "power assist steering fault" appears. This appears on every start and does not go away. Steering is now far to stiff to drive safely. It has not been repaired at this moment, but research into the issue appears widespread with ford's epas system and come with prohibitive repair costs versus cars with the older system. That ford already recalled several…
ODI 11129810
Steering
About a week ago, i got the stability system code a few times when i would start the car. I would turn the car off, then back on and it would reset and be normally drivable. After the second or third time, i noticed that there wasn't power steering when i first turned on the car, and if i tried to turn the wheels, the stability control light would come on. Then the power steering assist light started coming on first…
ODI 11129736
Steering
On a street road while driving the steering wheel locked. Error message: steering assist default came on. No accident but the car has been sown since friday as i am afraid to drive with the steering wheel locked. I would like a resolution. Making payments on the car.
ODI 11130030
Air Bags · Steering
Takata recall. I had them place an order for the air bag, and they said they would call when it arrives. Still no call. I mentioned the rental car option, and they shrugged it off. Also, the upper and lower control arms have been replaced only 2 years ago, and they are already going out again which can cause loss of control. They should not be going out so soon.
ODI 11144806
Air Bags · Steering
Takata recall. Stationary vehicle. Power steering locked. Turned off and came back few hours later, turned on and it worked perfectly. Again in stationary vehicle, started engine and power steering locked. Turned off and came back few hours later , turned on engines and it worked perfectly. I decided that this was a major safety issue and drove to ford dealer. Message on screen was 'power steering assist fault' both…
ODI 11130604
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to ford of hoopeston [redacted], located at 623 s dixie hwy, hoopeston, il 60942) where the technician replaced the steering gear assembly and reprogrammed the steering gear control module. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure…
ODI 11130985
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a loss of electric power steering ability and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction while driving at a low rate of speed. The dealer (ron carter ford, 3005 fm 528 rd, alvin, tx 77511, [redacted]) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The…
ODI 11123331
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering assist fault. Passenger bag fault. And service advancetrack. I went to start my car later in the afternoon and the car will not steer. A warning appeared the day before and i shut the vehicle off and it was fine but now won't do so.
ODI 11123156
Steering
My son's power steering failed while he was driving and went out completely. Luckily he had just exited the highway. Service power steering comes up on the screen. It's a 2010 ford fusion and i heard recalls only for 2011 and 2012 ford fusions but that doesn't make sense because it's the exact same issue with the 2010 ford fusion. My son could have gotten hurt badly.
ODI 11130630
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the brakes failed to function properly when applied. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard several times, which caused the contact to have to apply force and pump the brake pedal each time the failure occurred. In addition, the electric power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to become extremely tight when attempting to turn in either…
ODI 11122764
Steering
After starting my 2010 ford fusion the steering locked up and would not turn either way. A warning message popped up " power steering assist fault." i called a local ford dealer who told me they didn't have time to check it call back next week. Also charge over $100 to check it. There is a recall on 2011 and above for the same thing. I restarted the car and everything was ok for now. This is very dangerous to the…
ODI 11122324
Steering
Got the 'power steer system fault' message for the first time a couple days ago, turned my car off then on and the message went away. Started my car yesterday and they message returned. Turned my car off then on again several times to no avail. This is my only car so i am forced to risk my whole life to get around. I don't understand what the hold up is on this recall. Ford knows their ids is flawed and have…
ODI 11122083
Steering
Service system track warning appeared. Grinding sound from area steering control. Brought in for service found that this was recalled in 2011 but not 2010 due to known failures.
ODI 11122671
Steering
Left for work and dash said power steering assist fault. Shortly after dash also stated service advancetrac. Cannot reset and can barely turn wheel. Happened several times in past but was able to reset by turning off and starting car. Now cannot reset. Part is very expensive and dangerous without it.
ODI 11121546