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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while driving 45 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
ODI 10934687
Steering
While driving the vehicle straight down a city street at approximately 30 mph, the power steering suddenly went out and were two warning messages "service powering now" and "service advancetrac". With difficulty, the car was pulled into a parking area a couple hundred feet down the road. The ford mechanic that diagnosed the issue advised us the electronic steering gear had gone out and it would be about $1850 to…
ODI 10934777
Steering
On december 9, 2016 at approximately 1930, i was backing my 2010 ford fusion out of my driveway when a warning light came on immediately followed by "service advanctrac" and "service power steering". At this time power steering was still functioning properly. By the time i made it to the end of my block - approximately 500 feet, the instrument panel dispalyed "service power steering now". It was at this point, that…
ODI 10934594
Steering
My steering suddenly went out while driving. The steering was borderline inoperable after it went out. There are recalls on most years except for 2010. It is $2000 for a repair. *tr
ODI 10933971
Steering
I started my car and received an alert tone, followed by a warning message on my dashboard. It stated power steering assist fault. I was fortunately, not driving at the time, but was stationary, about to leave my garage. I have not driven the vehicle since, and each time i turn on the key, the warning remains. *tr
ODI 10933951
Steering
Driving home from work down a side street, without warning service power steering now message came on and also advance trac warning came on and the steering wheel was stiff and very very difficult to move. Took me 20 mins to park my car with all my strength. *tr
ODI 10934159
Steering
Power steering fails leaving vehicle almost impossible to turn. Happened when vehicle was stationary. Took to chapman ford in marysville ohio for diagnostics. Was told the electronic steering assist control failed. Dealer provided estimate for $1,975.00 for replacement. Forced to trade in vehicle and encumbered a loss of $1,975.00. *tr
ODI 10929786
Steering
While driving 30mph on a residential road my vehicle made an alerting noise accompanied by a dashboard notification of power steering failure and advanctrac failure, both of which advised me to seek service immediately. It was not until a moment later that i made it to the first stoplight upon receiving the notification, while traveling at a more reduced speed that i noticed my steering was not operating as usual. I…
ODI 10929692
Steering
Power steering assist fault light came on and i have no power steering. Started looking for answers and many many others having the same issue. Yet no recalls yet! *tr
ODI 10928423
Steering
Power steering quit working while tuning on to our street. Then service power steering now came on along with advancetrac. Car was moving about 25 mph when it went out. *tr
ODI 10929961
Steering
My power steering went out again in less then 2 months after replacing it the first time. It cost me 2800.00 dollars out of pocket plus i have to tow it over 60 miles to the nearest deealership and it failed again. My 1st complaint # is 10907956. This is a huge safety factor for me and my family also others on the road. It causes you to loose control of the vehicle causing risk for accidents.
ODI 10928262
Steering
Failure of the electronic power steering control module. With two reported investigations, one remaining open by nhtsa, one class action lawsuit , why is there not a recall on the suspected faulty module? I also own a 2013 ford taurus which was has a recent recall on the same part. There must be some faulty design or process that is causing these parts to prematurely fail. It is unacceptable for a consumer to be…
ODI 10927922
Electrical System · Steering
I was with my kids in the car driving to a recreational league basketball game and my tire light indicator came on . I stopped at the gas station to put air in the front right driver side tire because that the one that looked like it needed air. After i completed that task the advancetrac indicator came on and then went off. I drove on the highway to the event and noticed that at times the turning was getting…
ODI 10928232
Steering
Loss power steering while driving we have experienced a problem of loosing power steering when driving down the road. This has happened many times at start up and then its happened 4 time in the past 8 months. We have taken the car into the service station for this and they can't find anything wrong. We find that if you shut the car off and restart seems to fix the problem for now , but its still hard to turn when…
ODI 10927138
Steering
Steering trac warning light came on once i put my vehicle in drive (after backing out of my garage) on the way to work. Called the dealership for an appointment to have vehicle checked out. On the way to dealership warning light went off then came back on. Dealership informed me that repairs would be approximately $2,000.00 to replace power steering. This vehicle has approximately 50,000 miles. The steering is an…
ODI 10927238
Steering
Power steering assist fault started every now and then when trying to reverse from a parking spot. Car could be turned off and restarted to reset. After it did this about 10 times, power steering assist would not reset itself. Had to drive the car with no power steering to the shop for repair. Repair costs were $1900.
ODI 10927177
Steering
Started the car in the morning to take kids to school, and as soon as we left the driveway and drove about 50 yards down our neighborhood street at about 15 mph, the service power steering and the service advanctrac light and warnings appeared in the information area on the dashboard. The steering became hard to turn but was able to drive the vehicle about 5 miles to the school with some muscling of the steering…
ODI 10926435
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering service and traction warning indicators illuminated. The contact called sheridan ford sales (4001 kirkwood hwy, wilmington, de 19808 [redacted]) for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the failure continued and the vehicle pulled to the…
ODI 11016168
Steering
When i turned on my vehicle and went to move, i had no power steering. I had a message "power steering assist fail". I turned the car off and back on and the error went away. I am calling the ford dealer now for more information/
ODI 10926064
Steering
While i was backing out of my driveway, the power steering suddenly failed. I turned off the ignition, restarted the car, and the power steering worked again. Although i had no further troubles with it, later that week i brought the car to a ford dealership for a diagnostic. They confirmed that the rack-and-pinion steering needed to be replaced, or the power steering could fail again at any time without notice. It…
ODI 10927750
Steering
Takatarecall power steering assist fault showed on the dash when i turned engine along. Steering vey hard and unable to ride the car. The vehicle was parking in a shopoing mall. Recalls on 2011 , 2012 and 2014 presenting same mechanical problem still waiting for 2010 recall.
ODI 10926254
Steering
Vehicle power steering assist failure. Restarted the vehicle after dropping my wife off. Steering failed as i was backing up (vehicle in motion when failure occurred). Display indicated vehicle power steering assist failure (or words to that effect) simultaneously with loss of assist. Note that loss of assist doesn't default to manual steering efforts. One can manually steer but only with herculean effort. My wife…
ODI 10925057
Steering
I turned on my car while it was stationary and the power steering in my car did not work and i received an error message on my dashboard saying "power steering assist fault". I also received a message saying the activetrak was not working as well. I took it to a ford dealer ship and was told my steering gear assembly needed to be replaced.
ODI 10924611
Steering
While driving service steering now came on and no power steering started. Luckily a strong man was driving and was able to get vehicle home, if wife was driving could have been a huge safety issue. Took to dealership and steering rack had to be replaced.
ODI 10925329
Steering
My 17 year old son drove car home residential neighborhood, complaining it was hard to turn. I got in car and service advance trac came up as well as power steering assist fault. You can't turn the steering wheel, while driving!! So unhappy as i thought ford fusion had a good reputation. This is truly very dangerous, and i find it upsetting that 2010 year has not been recalled. Going to take to service not looking…
ODI 10924381