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
While driving home from work, on a city street, i noticed a light come on in my dash about power steering faulty or something of that nature. As i turned in the driveway of my home, the steering wheel was extra hard to turn. It happened a couple times prior to this but i turned car off and restarted it and the problem was corrected. This time it will not correct itself by restarting car. I haven't driven car in 4…
ODI 11051888
Steering
Power steering assist randomly cuts out while driving. If you turn the car off and restart it will reset. Happens while car is in motion including reverse and forward. Has happened mostly at low speed in driveway, parking lot and city streets. First occurrence 7/14/17. Has happened 3 other times since.
ODI 11006226
Steering
Driving down the expressway, we got a message saying to service power steering now. Shortly after we lost power steering on the vehicle. We had a hard time getting it over to the other side of the expressway because of traffic. We almost got into an accident.
ODI 11005808
Steering
Backed out of garage and power steering totally quit.
ODI 11006082
Steering
While i was driving an indicator appeared in the "message center" indicating "power steering fault". I continued my route to work with no problem steering at that time. After work, i got into my vehicle turned on the ignition and begin to turn to get out of the parking space. At that point steering became very hard, then another indicator appeared stating "service power steering now". Not knowing that this vehicle…
ODI 11005189
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The contact's daughter had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel "power assist steering fault" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown ford dealer where it was diagnosed that a new steering system was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11219209
Steering
Steering column makes a rubbing noise when turning at slow speeds (<5 mph). Sound is less at higher speeds. Ford dealer says to replace steering unit due to possible power steering assist failure ($1600) and a power steering assist fail could result in loss of steering and a crash. This sounds like it should fall under the power steering assist recall for the 2011+ fusions.
ODI 11005215
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have a 2010 ford fusion with less than 80k miles on it. The power steering went out on this vehicle while my wife was driving with our 3 year old in the backseat. She was barely able to get it off the road, as well as return the vehicle home. This is extremely dangerous! The only warning light that turned on was the service power steering message and the service advancetrak message. I took the vehicle to my…
ODI 11004978
Steering
I have found an open recall investigation on the electronic power steering for 2010 -2012 ford fusion and now i am seeing more and more people with the same issue. I have just had the issue with my system locking up with no warning/ no warning lights nothing .my car is in my drive way with power steering assist fault. I have a sibling who has the same car as i do with the same problem this is a known issue with…
ODI 11004148
Steering
Faulty power steering assist, got extremely hard to steer almost causing an accident. On a street whyll driving
ODI 11011521
Steering
Tire sensor came on saying that the tire pressure was low so i immediately pulled into a gas station to check the air pressure. As soon as i pulled in i lost the power steering and the sensor came on about the power steering. I was still in motion when i lost the power steering.
ODI 11006675
Steering
I started my 2010 fusion and began backing out of the driveway when the alert chime started and dash warning for "power steering assist failure" displayed. Lost steering control of the vehicle. Was able to slowly creep the vehicle to the curb. Turned ignition off, back on and error reset. Same problem recurred the following day, again corrected by turning ignition off, then back on. Have not sought repairs as of yet.
ODI 11003910
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 70 mph, the power steering failed to turn left or right without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The dealer (reynolds motor co located at 1900 avenue of the cities, east moline, il 61244; [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11002337
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was reversing out of my driveway when all of a sudden i lost control of the power steering and almost hit the wall at the end of my driveway! The power steering assist failure came on and has not gone off. I have tried restarting my vehicle many times to no avail.
ODI 11000833
Steering
I start the vehicle in the parking lot and it immediately warns power steering assist fault. The steering wheel is extremely difficult to turn. I've never seen this before. I turned off the car and started it again and the steering appeared to work. Very frightening drive home. Looked up the issue online and found numerous complaints exactly like mine. Also saw ford issued a recall for model years except 2010 for…
ODI 11000748
Steering
Previously had issue with power steering at about 90,000 miles. Spent $1500.00 to replace rack and pinion. A little over one year later now reading 155,700 miles i am having the exact same problem. I drive daily on interstate highways pushing 70mph for about an hour at a time. Luckily i was only on a back road when "service power steering now" light came on and i lost all control of steering. Could be killed driving…
ODI 11000601
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving 25 mph, the power steering and advancetrac indicators illuminated. After parking, exiting, and returning to the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the contact attempted to drive. The steering wheel eventually returned to normal, but was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that…
ODI 11001789
Steering
Message said service power steering now i was parked at a restaurant and had to be towed home.
ODI 11000977
Steering
Started the car and advance trac system warning light was on and a warning to service power steering now. I pulled over steering was okay and after i pulled off the power steering was gone. Im still waiting for service to let me know what the issue is.
ODI 10995737
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 25 mph, the steering failed and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (red river ford located at [redacted] durant, ok 7470[redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power assist module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist. The failure…
ODI 10995895
Steering
Lost power steering upon entering our neighborhood. We almost ran a mailbox over and some kids in the yard. After searching the issue online there are lots of complaints on this issue over multiple tears and vehicles all with the same road system. Something needs done and it shouldn't take people dying! They just got off the turnpike...what if it would've happened then?
ODI 10995158
Steering
Backing out of garage, car exhibited "power steering failure" indicator. Wheel locked to the point operator could not turn the vehicle. Dealership tested the epas (electronic power assisted steering) gear/module and it coded. Same vehicle in 2011 or 2012 model with same code would have been replaced by manufacturer recall even though it is the exact same part and exact same code and failure in the 2010 model. The…
ODI 10995051
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to johnson city ford for diagnostic testing, but the results were undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. Updated 08/24/17*lj *js
ODI 10994507
Steering
Shortly after turning my car on, while still stationary, a chime went of and my dash display read "power steering assist fault" and i had no power steering in the car. I shut the vehicle off and turned it back on, at which point the power steering began to work again. After taking to my local ford dealership, it is diagnosed that a new powering steering rack is necessary as it is unknown if/when the power steering…
ODI 10994218
Steering
Complete power steering failure. Almost caused an accident. Power steering assist code showing up on vehicle.
ODI 10994014