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
POWER STEERING FAULT
ODI 11033287
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering seized while the vehicle was being driven 45 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer was not contacted. The parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and offered no assistance since the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
ODI 11033015
Steering
Started the car and started backing out of a parking spot when power steering assist went out. The warning light came on after it stopped steering. Parked the car waiting on a return call from the ford dealership.
ODI 11032913
Steering
Power steering assist fault- this warning occurs randomly and the power steering fails when turning on the car. Often i can remedy the issue by restarting the car, but it has been occurring more frequently and restarting the car won't fix it. I've read many accounts of this happening while driving and represents a safety hazard. Time to issue a recall on 2010 models as ford has for other models.
ODI 11032249
Steering
Service power steering now came on and all power assisted steering was lost, no warning, funny how they recalled 2011 models with the same problem but not 2010, very dangerous, vehicle was in motion when happened
ODI 11032246
Steering
The vehicle power steering assistance fault sign on my car and very hard to fix it. They have to inform the traveling public before big safety issue created.
ODI 11031965
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. When the contact started the vehicle and shifted the gear into reverse, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering became stiff and required excessive force in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (classic ford lincoln, [redacted], mentor, oh 44060) where it was diagnosed that the power…
ODI 11032642
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned. The dealer (kunes country ford lincoln of delavan, [redacted], delavan, wi 53115, [redacted]) informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The dealer diagnosed that the entire power steering assembly needed to be replaced, but the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle…
ODI 11170539
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the contact's son was driving 20 mph, the power steering failed and the traction assist and other warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an electronic power steering control failure, and the power steering rack needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for…
ODI 11032069
Steering
Power steering. I have had my car for only 7 months when the first incident happen . It had after about a month of me having my car when the service advance trac. Came o i did let the dealership know and all they told me was i had push a button. Well it did go off until a bout a month ago when it came back as i was driving and also that's when my power steering went out at the same time. I then again told them. Well…
ODI 11032780
Steering
Power steering failure. Steering warning light came on then steering failed at los speed. Towed to dealer. Power steering gear assembly replaced for $2149.36. 10 days later it failed again
ODI 11035440
Steering
Power steering failed multiple times over the past year while daughter driving on highway between 60 - 70 mph. Display was power steering assist fault and service advancetrac. She was able to pull over and restart car to clear and problem went away. Power steering failed for the last time sept 27, 2017 and cannot be reset. Mileage is close to 114,000 now. I "muscled" the car to the ford house on september 30 for…
ODI 11031807
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
Takata recalls - i was driving and my car sensor came on saying power steering assist fault. I didn't think nothing of it. So the next day taking my daughter to school and my steering wheel would turn at all. I had to get towing services. I call ford about it they told me in customer no parts available at this time. The company is in bankrupt . They don't know when to get it in. When they do they will notify me
ODI 11030707
Steering
While daughter driving, power steering failed multiple times. Vehicle displayed power steering assist fault and service advance track. She was able to clear by turning car off and back on. It has now completely failed and display stays on permanently. This should not happen to a car that is less than 10 years old.
ODI 11030613
Steering
Power steering assist lock failed four times upon start.i had to restart the vehice several times in order to get the power steering to work. I called the dealer and they said it could lock up at any time, even while driving at high speeds. I decided it was unsafe to drive and had it towed to the dealer where i had to spend $1500 to repair. This is definitely a safety issue and the 2010 fusions and they should have…
ODI 11031852
Steering
My vehicle lost power steering. First, i was in a parking lot. I started the vehicle, placed it in reverse, and begin to back out of my spot when the wheel felt heavy all the sudden and the chimes started going off. In my message center it said "power steering assist fault". I turned the car off and back on and it seemed to resolve the issue; however, i took it to the dealer to get it serviced anyways. The dealer…
ODI 11030012
Steering
Electronic power assisted steering (epas) failure on my 2010 ford fusion. Almost caused an accident when the steering became extremely sluggish turning at about 12 mph, and required brute strength to overcome (more than my non-power-steering car i've driven, where any movement above 5 mph eases steering torque). While driving at dorchester rd. Heading to ladson, sc, the steering was fine moments before then just…
ODI 11030094
Steering
I started my car and a warning light was on for the power steering and i could hardly turn the wheel. I turned the car off and back on and the car was back to normal. I am scared that this will happen while driving down the road as i have read many stories of that happening. I do not know why ford has not issued a recall for this as it seems to be a very common occurrence
ODI 11029922
Steering
It didnt come with a warning my car was working just fine early this moring and then all of a sudden when i go to pick up my little girl my car goes complety out almost hit a tree please help us with this problem
ODI 11025482
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving home after picking up my 9yr old from school,when vehicle in front of me came to an abrupt stop,i had to swerve right to avoid hitting them and hit my brakes"at this point my vehicle shut off completely in the middle of traffic i had to restart it then drove about 10 miles when my car started chimming and the service power stearing now and advance track control warnings came on i had no control of my…
ODI 11025149
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 75 mph, the power steering became difficult to operate. The contact stated that turning the vehicle off and back on remedied the failure. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to corwin ford of springfield (3241 s glenstone ave, springfield, mo 65804, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack failed and…
ODI 11031654
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
My car was having multiple issues. First the epas system went out as i was driving. There was a recall for previous versions but when i looked up the 2010 ford fusion 3.0lv6 awd it was not included even though it was one of the pioneer vehicles of fords to have the system. Once i got the power steering repaired i started hearing a grinding. As i drove the car to my house to get a safe look all of a sudden there was…
ODI 11097126
Steering
While driving on the freeway at freeway speeds warning light started flashing stating, "power steering assist fault" and "service advancetrac" i then immediately lost power steering and luckily was going straight so muscling the steering wasn't overly difficult. Got off the freeway and restarted the car and the power steering returned. 5 days later while driving slowly the same thing happened but now restarting the…
ODI 11024730
Steering
My steering wheel is "locked". It has been doing this for a while now, but i would just turn the car off and turn it back on and it would work. Well on thursday morning 9/14/2017 this didn't work anymore. I've researched this problem and learned there was a recall for this very same issue on the 2011 ford fusion, by the way my car is a 2010 ford fusion. These cars have the same electric power steering and what makes…
ODI 11023947
Steering
The power steering in my car will turn off for no reason at all. It is extremely unsafe. I can re-start the car and then it'll be fine for awhile, and then go out again for no reason. It can happen on the highway while traveling very fast.
ODI 11023999