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 shift warning comes on and you cant steer. Dealer did a reset of computer but said it needs to be replaced at charge of $1400. That part is covered free of charge in 2011 but not in 2010.
ODI 10995725
Steering
Electronic power steering assist fault indicated. Electronic power assist steering (epas) not functioning. Epas system fault indicated while driving at 35 mph. Epas quit functioning entirely and steering became difficult without the assist. Accident was barely avoided. Epas will not reset and i was told by a ford dealership there are currently 8 cars in the u.s. That they cannot diagnose or reprogram. Therefore i…
ODI 10978765
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The dealer replaced the power steering gear assembly and the power steering rack, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10967990
Steering
The electric power steering system (epas) has failed and i can no longer turn my steering wheel. Ford states that in the case of this issue, the car can be manually turned, but this is not the case. The steering wheel without electric power steering is impossible to turn unless super human strength. If this system would have failed on me at high speeds, i would have crashed and could have died or even killed others.…
ODI 10966002
Steering
I was on my way home turning on a city street when suddenly the vehicle loss electrical power steering (eps) making extremely difficult to steer and turn, i went off the road but was able to avoid accident. Abs, traction light, brake light appeared on dash and advanctrac message in the instrument panel cluster. I drove home without any power steering and have not driven the vehicle since, to avoid further…
ODI 10965992
Steering
Steering rack makes a grinding noise and will intermittently lose power steering. Does it parked or while driving. Noise is when turning the steering wheel.
ODI 10970523
Steering
After driving in dallas thx, i drove home on highway 183. Once i got off 183 in turned to the street in my neighborhood where kids after school were playing outside and my kids. I turned into my driveway but as i was still driving all steering was lost as soon as i straightened it. If i hadn't went home and was still driving i could of really hurt someone or kids or myself really bad or caused a death!
ODI 10967550
Engine · Steering
2010 ford fusion idler pulley bolt sheered off along with piece of engine block and pulley resulting in a near accident as drive belt, and power steering failed and vehicle would not go past 20 miles per hour (on highway). My wife (5 months pregnant) was driving at the posted speed of 70 mph when the pulley and bolt sheered off. Her car was nearly struck from behind by several vehicles as well as not being able to…
ODI 10960228
Steering
My daughter was driving and the steering wheel locked up with powerassist error code. This happened in 2014. There was a recall but it applied only to years 2011-2012. I had to spend $2000 to have the it replaced. It happened again last week(safety concern). The dealership said it was a software glitch. They reset the code($400) but it locked up again yeterday. Problem not fixed. I think i have a lemon. Not happy…
ODI 10966016
Steering
Went to leave for work 3-4-17, upon starting car, service power steering assist light on and unable to turn wheel
ODI 10958677
Steering
Power steering assist fault light came on and lost all power steering backing up.
ODI 10958618
Steering
Power steering failure light turned on and lost power steering while backing out of driveway. Turned vehicle off and issue resolved.
ODI 10957659
Steering
Power steering disabled due to part failure. This occurred after starting the engine on multiple occasions. Called ford shop but they insisted the warning sign had to be on for them to determine the cause. Had to continue to drive not knowing when it would reoccur.
ODI 10984337
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer…
ODI 10967371
Steering
Power steering turned while driving almost went into a poll
ODI 10956945
Steering
Mostly happens when i start the car from a cold start. The dash display shows "power steering assist fault". Then i have manual steering. I shut the car off and then restart the engine and everything is fine. This has happened now about once every 1-2 months. Happens when i start the vehicle from a stationary position
ODI 10969396
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 40 mph, an audible alarm activated and the power steering suddenly failed. The steering wheel could not be turned. During the incident, the service power steering message displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10957347
Steering
Loss of power steering and advance trac at highway speed. Received a message on the instrument cluster and steering became extremely difficult to keep the car on the road.
ODI 10955514
Steering
In 2014 the power steering went out on the ford fusion 2010 at 56147 mileage while driving on an interstate highway. The ford dealer tried resetting it and it continued to intermittently lose steeriing. If i was not as strong or has experienced of a driver as i am i would of definitely been in an accident! The power steering was replaced by the ford dealer as it was still under warranty. Now 2 1/2 years later at…
ODI 10956950
Steering
Power steering goes out while driving. Dashboard lights indicate power steering is out. Very scary. Pulls extremely hard to left and right t any given time.
ODI 10960053
Steering
Service power steering message came on while driving. Steering eventually became harder while driving. When parked turned car off and back on and light said "service power steering now" and the steering wheel wouldn't move at all. Light saying "service advanctrac" also came on
ODI 10955536
Steering
The steering stopped moving and an error was displayed on the dash board "power steering assist fault". Luckily i was stopped at a traffic signal. I switched off the car and restarted abd the error went away and i was able to drive. Then a day later, i was trying to start the car and same thing happened. Only this time even switching off and on the car. And the streering wont move at all. The first time this…
ODI 10954382
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10954315
Steering
Complete failure of power steering system - almost caused accident
ODI 10957594
Steering
I cranked up my car in my driveway and the power steering assist fault light came on. I had no power steering. I reset it by turning the engine off and then back on. I did this since february but now turning the engine off and on no longer resets it. Apparently, there is no recall for this and i was quoted a price of $1599 to install a new rack. .
ODI 11004204