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 am just wondering what the status is of the steering lockup with the 2010 ford fusions. My son has this car and the steering is completely locked up. Luckily he was not driving it. It was just after starting it this morning. He called ford and they told him that his vin was not under the recall. I am having trouble understanding why not when it falls in the bad year range and clearly has the same issue. I feel…
ODI 10939910
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a sudden failure with the eps and that the steering wheel failed to turn in either direction. The vehicle was inspected by five star ford (900 russell pkwy, warner robins, ga 31088, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed to determine the specific cause of the failure. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an eps recall, so…
ODI 11058551
Steering
While driving on a city street, the power steering, service now light came on and it became extremely hard to turn the wheel. *tr
ODI 10947419
Steering
Power steering failure while driving. Vehicle reports error code, and all power steering is lost without warning. Dealer's service department says it is a manufacturing defect but is not covered under current recall. *tr
ODI 10944093
Steering
The power steering assist fault, that is currently on recall for 2011 and up, is the same exact thing that is happening to my 2010. I need the 2010 to be reevaluated and added to that recall. I did nothing to cause the power steering to go out, this is 100% on ford. They need to fix the issue. I have no power steering and if i were to ever wreck due to this issue, i will involve lawyers and get the ford name…
1 injury
ODI 11302426
Steering
I have had my power steering replaced b4 at ford of ventura they took about 2 months to find the correct electrical power steering rack for my vehicle now the power steering rack is out again and they refuse to fix it because i filed with the beter buisnes bureal about recently being overcharged for a ignition switch i would like my power steering to work can it please b replaced!?
ODI 11157167
Steering
2010 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to failed power steering. *ld *js
ODI 11114868
Steering
2010 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to power steering failure. *ld *js
ODI 11056429
Steering
Left my sisters home on christmas eve and within .25 mile i received a warning light indicating a steering issue. Within minutes my steering wheel tightened up so tight that my step son had to grab the wheel to help me turn into a gas station. It was extremely frightful because the road we were on was very curvy and it was at night! After few tries we attempted to drive the vehicle home. My son luckily who is a very…
ODI 10971266
Steering
Power steering stopped working on my 2010 ford fusion. Power steering failed when car was started while sitting in driveway. Took to shop and told a $1500 steering gear replacement is required. 2011-13 yr models were recalled for same problem. Ford will not and has not yet included 2010's in the recall. 1000's of online complaints
ODI 10939681
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized intermittently and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,600.
ODI 10939171
Steering
While driving in town all the sudden my service advancetrac and power steering warning lights come on. The power steering was still working i was on the way out of town so i stopped shut my car down and restarted and got the error service advancetrac and service power steering now warning lights and lost power steering. Lucky at this time i was driving and not either of my teenage sons. Not sure why these go out…
ODI 10937741
Steering
I was driving and all of the sudden the power steering went out. *tr
ODI 10937446
Steering
While driving i received a message on my dash stating that there was a power steering failure. Since that message i've had no power steering. Since i've continued driving it, after being assured that was okay to do, my vehicle has begun making a grinding noise. Additionally when i'm correcting the steering right and need to center or begin to correct left the vehicle now jerks in that direction when correcting the…
ODI 11130855
Steering
Power steering went out on my way home on december 20 2016. Took it to the dealer on january 4 2017 and was told the steering rack had to be replaced. Seen where ford had a problem with the steering failing on this model. There were some recalls on some but not on mine.
ODI 10939786
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact, a mechanic, stated that there was a sudden loss of power steering, the warning lights flashed to service the eps, and the stability traction control and various warning indicators flashed. The contact had to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road and restart it, but the failure continued. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer who indicated that the rack…
ODI 10936548
Steering · Wheels
Power steering has gone out. The tire pressure light has come on and been on. Luckily it has happened at home so the car was not moving. However to fix this known issue the cost is approximately 1500. I have been making payments on this vehicle and have not been able to drive it due to the cost to fix it. I am aware that this is a known issue not only on my car but fusions in general.
ODI 10959528
Steering
I was driving and the power steering went out. The service power steering came on and service advancetrac came on. *tr
ODI 10939617
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My 2010 ford fusion has come up with a "power steering assist fault" and "service advancetrac" messages on the dash board. This causes the steering in the vehicle to be stiff and very dificult to make a turn on the road. I managed to make it home driving at a reduced speed and by avoiding making turns when possible to prevent an accident.
ODI 10948536
Steering
Power steering not working. Took the vehicle to a mechanic who replaced the right front knee and electric power steering rack and reset fault codes for steering angle and abs. Power steering worked for approximately 40 miles. Drove to supermarket. Came out of market to find power steering not working (stationary). Took directly to ford dealer. Ford dealer updated software, performed steering angle reset, and cleared…
Crash reported
ODI 10943932
Steering
Total loss of steering while pulling out of driveway. Warnings on dash for service steering now and service advancetrac.
ODI 10935377
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving at posted speed, power steering assistance unexpected failed. Driver error notice "service power steering now" displayed immediately, followed soon by "service advancetrac." just barely kept the vehicle on the road, avoiding a rather large ditch. Local mechanic diag revealed the following relevant diag codes: * c1277 (invalid or missing data for steering wheel angle sensor) * c1963 (stability control…
ODI 10935503
Steering
When i started my car the low tire pressure light came on, but everything seemed to be working fine. I drove a few blocks on city streets with no problem, and then the steering wheel suddenly became tight and difficult to move and the advance trac light and power steering light came on. Able pull over carefully, but not safe to continue driving. Diagnosed as power steering failure - had to replace rack and pinion.
ODI 10958996
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph and making a right turn, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the service advanced trac warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to operate. It was diagnosed that the electronic power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10935074
Steering
Power steering suddenly went out turning in parking lot.got it to the shop he finally got to work on it and everything worked fine can't fix what's not broke. Picked it up and before my wife got home suddenly went out again coming down a city street, no warning very dangerous 2011-12 was recalled for same reason need to include 2010.
ODI 10934935