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 fault light illuminated while in park, led to complete power steering failure and replacement required, rack and opinions plus rods left and right
ODI 10928045
Steering
Daughter was driving 2010 ford fusion to school when she unexectedly lost power steering. Fortunately, she was albe to safely park the car. When i went to get the car it was displaying both a "service advancetrac" and a "service power steering now" warning.
ODI 10924409
Steering
Power steering went out while driving. Called dealer and there was no recall. Mechanic said needed new rack on rack and pinion. Cost $1500.00. *tr
ODI 10923870
Steering
Steering became extremely difficult while driving on the freeway turning the steering wheel to exit the freeway. *tr
ODI 10919724
Steering
Takata recall started engine light popped on power steering failure steering wheel would not turn,turned engine off started engine again light went off and steering were normal.i know a recall were on 2011 and up what about the 2010 ford fusion?
ODI 10918915
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the power steering did not respond and the "service advancetrac" and "service power steering now" warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10918872
Steering
After starting the car, a power steering fault would appear on the dash starting around 60k miles. The power steering will not engage with this fault. If the car was turned off and then turn back on, the fault would disappear. This continued off and on until 110k miles and now no matter how many starts and stops, the fault will not disappear.
ODI 10920087
Steering
Power steering locked up at very low speed when making turn; dash went dark, power assist failure displayed. Turned off ignition, then back on and power restored. Repair shop, for the second time in 3 years, replaced power steering rack and pinion unit. 70k miles on this car. Ford recalled 2011 for this but not 2010 yet is very dangerous. Ford refuses to acknowledge problem with 2010 fusion steering.
ODI 10918926
Steering
My daughter was driving home from work last night made a turn and the power steering locked up, the dash went dark and it displayed a power assist failure, she stopped the car, turned the ignition off then on and the power steering worked so she could get home. On the way to dropping the car off at the repair shop the power steering failed again. This is a very serious problem with this 2010 ford fusion the power…
ODI 10917572
Steering
My power steering goes out each year, displaying on my dashboard to "service advancetrac" and service power steering. I have been having this issue for 3 years now. It is very difficult to turn the steering wheel. The first time this issue occurred, i paid metro ford ( located on 6455 s western which is where i take my vehicle for service), five hundred dollars to repair my vehicle. The second time this happened, i…
ODI 10917357
Air Bags · Steering
Takata recall. We have taken the vehicle 4 times towed to the same ford dealership. Lorenzo ford in homestead, florida. Steering wheel locked could not turn or steer. While driving the vehicle with my family in the car and turning on a busy intersection on 157 avenue and north kendall drive we almost got into a very serious accident head on. On another occasion while turning on sw 137 avenue and 152 street again the…
ODI 10944632
Steering
My wife was driving her 2010 ford fusion when she hit a pot hole which caused the power steering assist module to stop working. She in turn lost all power steering and almost lost control of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10918681
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving at a slow speed, the power steering failed without warning. The contact had to exert extra effort to steer the vehicle. The contact stated turned the vehicle off and back on and the vehicle operated normally. The dealer stated that the steering gear internal module failed, and was a fixed non-repairable component. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10920443
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering assist fault indicator will not reset. Loss of power steering. How can ford have a recall for the 2011 and 2012 fusions but not the 2010? This is very dangerous when you lose power steering while your driving. *tr
ODI 10916486
Steering
Takata recall in a period of 30 days i lost power steering control twice while operating the vehicle. On both occassions i pulled over and turned the car off and on and the power steering continue working. Due to the harzard and safety issues of this faulty power steering pump, i took the vehicle to my ford local dealership. They said that they would fix it and needed to replace the entire power steering assembly,…
ODI 10925240
Steering
Every since i have owned the car the power steering assist fault will go out randomly. I had a ford dealership check it and they couldn't find anything after they hooked it up. The other places either. This time it went out on the road which was dangerous. I am very frustrated there is no recall on my year when this is obviously a ford problem. Looking online there are tons of complaints.
ODI 10916238
Steering
The electric power steering on the vehicle went completely out while driving the vehicle after the indicator light warning to service soon came on. This happened on a major roadway where the speed limit is posted at 55 miles per hour while the vehicle was in motion. During the turn is when it became more evident that it had already gone out, as the turn is narrow and it almost caused an accident with the car in the…
ODI 10917239
Steering
Service power steering now warning light resulting in no power steering. Yesterday morning when we started our car to drive me to work, the service advancetrac and service power steering warnings flashed and stayed on the dash. It was driving ok when we left our house to stop for gas. Upon turning rhe car back on the warning changed to service power steering now and we had no power steering. My husband was able ro…
ODI 10915955
Electrical System · Steering
I have been experiencing issues with my power steering assist in my vehicle. The steering wheel automatically locks while either trying to drive (stationary) and while driving (in motion) the vehicle. The ford company has not released a recall for this issue, however there is a class action lawsuit for this very issue with motorists owning the same make and model vehicle who are experiencing the electric power wheel…
ODI 10916086
Steering
Steering assist fault. No power steering. Was on and off, now just no power steering at all.
ODI 10915282
Steering
While driving, the steering assist over steered causing me to go into an oncoming lane. At that time service power steering soon came on and service advancetrac came on. After i got the vehicle safely home i restarted it and it said service power steering now as well as service advancetrac.
ODI 10926440
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,500.
ODI 10915741
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph down an incline, the service power steering message illuminated. The power steering suddenly failed and caused the steering wheel to lock in the neutral position. As a result, the steering wheel would not turn in either direction. After turning off and restarting the engine, the steering wheel could be turned in either direction, but the…
ODI 10914071
Steering
Steering system suddenly failed while driving down the interstate. System flashed a warning and "ding" sound and i lost almost all steering. It took a lot of strength to exit and pull into a parking lot. This could have ended much worse. I turned the car off and back on and i had power steering again. This has happened twice in the last month.
ODI 10911209
Steering
We bought this car 6-7 months ago for our daughter in college. About one month ago, as she was leaving home, her car would not steer and she received a warning light that said " power steering assist fault". She put the car in park and turned it off and back on again and the warning was gone and the car operated properly. This past saturday while out of town, she again started the car and received the " power…
ODI 10914038