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
I was driving home from work on the free way and was able to pull the wheel hard enough to pull over but my car wouldnt turn and an alarm and a message came on the dash that read "power steering assist fault". When i look up the issue i saw there was a recall for the exact issue on ford fusions just not my year. Why am i not included and what should i do? This is a serious saftey hazard and i need this taken care of
ODI 11022763
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving to go pick up my yound boys at school went around curve my power steering went put and my service power steering now light came on and my service advance trac light came on no warning just went out i almost hit a tree i call ford place they say i jave to come up there let them put it on machine that is 107.00 and then tellme whats wrong and they can fix it but the part that may be needed is 900 dollars…
ODI 11022314
Steering
Went to the store as i turning to park a warning light came on about the power steering and i had no power steering, once i came out of the store and started the car, the warning light was still on power steering fault. I had no power steering. I called the ford dealership and the stated they could reset the computer to clear the warning light, so i took it to a dealership, paid $105.00 to clear the error. The issue…
ODI 11022964
Steering
Drove my mom's 2010 ford fusion to the store and traction control light was on but steering was fine. After exiting the store and starting car had power steering failure and advancetrac failure warnings and car was extremely hard to turn after that. I'm just glad it happened to me and not my mom, she would have not been able to drive the car and stuck at the store waiting for someone to pick her up
ODI 11021661
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a progressing grinding noise and that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. The vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall for the power steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and stated that…
ODI 11065592
Steering
Power steering fault while turning it become hard to steer could most likely to cause accidents, injury
ODI 11045399
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving when i received a "service power steering" indicator on the dash. A minute or two later i also receive an "service advancetrac" indicator. The power steering was still working at that point and i parked the car and turned it off to check what was wrong. Once i turned the car back on i received a "service power steering now" indicator on the dash. At this point the power steering was no longer working.…
ODI 11021522
Steering
Vehicle became very difficult to steer while driving in the city. Power steering assist fault code indicated on console. Recall available on ford fusion 2011 - 2014. Why was 2010 excluded.
ODI 11021386
Steering
2010 ford fusion 2.0l sle originally experienced intermittent power steering assist fault. The fault was able to be cleared by restarting the vehicle and would remain dormant for a number of days or weeks. Recently, my wife attempted to drive the car and the psaf fault reappeared and is now unable to be reset by restarting the vehicle. The fault occurs during every vehicle start cycle. I have attempted to move the…
ODI 11021151
Steering
My car is throwing same codes and acting the same as the 2011 for fusions that were recalled for steering gear replacement
ODI 11045355
Steering
The steering gear / rack and pinion has failed therefor no power steering... This car requires the same part number as the fusions recalled for same issue beginning in 2011 prt# ae5z-3504de why isn't the 2010 included? Lucky for me i can drive with no power steering in light of the fact i don't have 2000.000 to get it fixed. What is it going to take to get the recall extended to include the 2010? Deaths? I work for…
ODI 11112116
Steering
My ford fusion lost power steering while driving with my kids at 45 mph on a city street. Luckily no cars were around me and i was able to maneuver to safety. I turned the car off, back on, still no power steering. Received warning for advance track and service power sterling now. Checked electrical connections and cleaned battery without any luck. Discovered there needs to be an entire replacement of the epas…
ODI 11019046
Body · Steering
My 2010 ford fusion has a " power steering assist fault" msg as well as a "service advance trac". These both came on 8 days ago (8/18/2017), within a few minutes of each other. The "power steering assist fault" msg came on when i started my car up. I was able to drive the car, but after about 2 miles or so the "service advance trac" msg came on. I had a diagnostic done that day and no faults came up even though the…
ODI 11019835
Steering
I received a power steering assist failure on the dash readout while backing up in a parking structure. Steering locked up and could not turn steering wheel or change directions. I was able to reset it by turning off and on the ignition. Luckily this didn't happen while driving. Two days later i was able to get the vehicle to ford service center. Ford dealership later diagnosed this to rack and pinion needing…
ODI 11015224
Steering
Intermittent power steering failure. No power assist fault. Self test diagnostic code u2053 motor failure. This is a continuous memory code. On demand self test is a pass code. Can not duplicate or verify. Visual inspection was performed by a certified forfor technician including wiring harness and connector inspection no problems found.i was driving low speed as this happened twice, i was on a city street.
ODI 11016356
Steering
Power steering assist fault my 2010 ford fusion continues to loose power steering at random times and with no notice. This has occurred after starting and pulling away, after being on the road at a stop light or driving. The biggest fear is while driving all of a sudden no power steering and a "power steering assist fault" appears in the center of my instrument panel with endless ringing of a quick chime.…
ODI 11013928
Steering
I was driving on a regular busy street and all of a sudden without no warning the power steering went out it became very difficult to drive the car and i could not control the car or making in turns in the car and ended up hitting the curb and was stuck in traffic. Luckily i was not on the freeway or i did not hit anybody.
ODI 11020156
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and the "service power steering now" warning message appeared. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact spoke with five star ford (6618 ne loop 820, north richland hills, tx 76180) who stated that there was no recall on the power…
ODI 11012880
Steering
Steering codes error "power steering assist fault", then i lose complete steering. Vehicle then becomes very hard to control and steer.
ODI 11012423
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the vehicle was operated, the power steering failed and the service power steering and advance power trak warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
ODI 11011318
Steering
My wife was driving the car (in motion on a freeway exit). Power steering went out and the following two codes popped up, "service advance trax' and 'power steering assist fault'. Looks like an expensive fix. Based on the number people having the same problem, ford should do something to service this dangerous problem. It looks like a manufacturing problem.
ODI 11011241
Steering
Was driving and power steering went out and the following two lights popped up, "service advance trac and service power steering now
ODI 11011798
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The local dealer was not contacted.…
ODI 11013780
Air Bags · Steering
Takata recall. Is ford ever going to get the parts to fix this. There could be a massive lawsuit some day soon.
ODI 11006665
Steering
Starting in 2013 we had various sudden power steering assist faults; occurring at speeds less than 40 mph, one frightening episode was with my 10th grade daughter with her permit, while she was having driving lesson with me, we made it to the side in traffic; she did not have the strength to turn the wheel when p/s was gone. After at least a dozen occurrences (restarting did resolve the issues), in early 2015 i took…
ODI 11010413