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.
Electrical System · Steering
For months i have been resetting my cars "power steering assist fault" by turning my car off and turning it back on and the power steering would suddenly work again. Last night my car took a couple turns on and off for it to work which is the first time it took more than once to reset. Today after church i turned my car on and off 10 times and it still wouldn't reset so i was forced to drive my car home with no…
ODI 10733479
Steering
I had a flat tire, i drove a couple of blocks on a residential road to get to a safe area to change tire, two sensors went off , low tire pressure, and power steering sensor, at this point it became to steer vehicle, power steering sensor remained on, even after restarting, and changing the flat tire . I took it to pat miliken ford dealer, located on telegraph rd. 4/16/2015 the mechanics there reset the computer, to…
ODI 10810669
Engine · Steering
I was stopped at a 3 way stop. As the car started moving i could not steer the car. When i finally stopped the car i was partially in a someone's yard with a culvert and telephone or electric pole only 2 or 3 feet from me. I thought the car had gone dead. I tried to crank the car only to realize it was still running. I then put the car into reverse and backed out. That was when i realized the steering was the…
ODI 10705748
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving, and the car chimed a couple of times and the power steering immediately stopped working. The service power steering system now reading and advance trac reading started to show. Ford says it has not had any major issues as per 2 ford service dealerships. I went to college for automotive and worked as a tech for ford and i know power steering randomly going out is a safety issue. We were fortunate to…
ODI 10736062
Steering
Upon exiting the highway and coming down the ramp the dash displayed a message to "service power steering now" then a message to "service advancetrac". The power steering went completely out and i had to use much force to turn the steering wheel. Contacted the dealership service department to setup a service appointment. I have the 6 year, 100,000 mile warranty, but was informed that this was not covered under that…
ODI 10703860
Steering
I was traveling during clear conditions, approx. 45 mph, when suddenly the power steering turned off and nearly caused me to crashed my car. I had received a check steering and advancetrac light when i first turned on the car, then 20-30 minutes into my trip the power steering failed and i nearly lost control. This is a very dangerous piece of faulty equipment that needs to be addressed. Ford needs to be held…
ODI 10703820
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that while in park, the check engine warning light illuminated and the "check fuel valve inlet" was displayed across the message board. The failure with the steering wheel recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the…
ODI 10785643
Steering
My son was driving me on the interstate at about 70 mph. Without any warning, the power steering went out. I am glad he was driving as i had heart surgery a while back and it is very difficult for me to drive this car now. There is also no way that my wife can drive it. Every time i get in the car, i pray that i do not pull something in my chest because it is very difficult to steer. I have a $32000 car that is a…
ODI 10706186
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10702832
Steering
When driving the power steering system stops and it makes it impossible to make a turn left or right. I called the dealer and it will cost me about $2,000 out of pocket to repair. Error message is, "power steering failure". *tr
ODI 10701364
Steering
I was driving and service power steering soon and advance trac lights suddenly came on. When i arrived at my destination, i turned off the car and then turned it back on and dash message appeared saying to service power steering now. I went to turn the steering wheel and i could not turn the steering wheel at all. I then had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer notified me that the power steering rack needed to be…
ODI 10700776
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle had a sudden loss of power each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10702810
Steering
POWER STEERING ASSIST IS NOT WORKING
ODI 10780241
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the fuel inlet warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The contact stated that the power…
ODI 10749389
Steering
While driving "service power steering and service advance track" came on. I stopped the car thinking we had time and when i got back behind the wheel i had no power steering. I was able to navigate to the dealer where i was told i had low tire pressure in right front wheel causing the system to shut down. No message on dash regarding low tire pressure. Very concerned for safety we live in the mountains and this…
ODI 10694343
Steering
The power steering failed making the car difficult to steer. *tr
ODI 10695388
Steering
The car has been trying to change lanes by itself for 2 weeks now, steering wheel jerks by itself while driving, had a total failure of electronic power steering as my wife pulled in the driveway which almost resulted her in hitting a vehicle. *tr
ODI 10694065
Steering
Driving in rural neighborhood. Pulling into driveway slightly downhill when steering became very difficult to operate. Thank goodness no children were in the area as usual. This steering issue will become a fatal flaw with the ford fusion when someone with less strength is involved. Lucky it was a full grown man in the seat and not my daughter. This needs recalled before we lose a life over profit. An ounce of…
ODI 10713966
Steering
The steering assist failure message came onto the dashboard, and the power steering failed. I restarted the vehicle several times, and it did not reset. *tr
ODI 10692868
Steering
This is the second incident i had with my steering. The entire steering rack was replaced 2 months ago. I paid $1800, only for this to happen again. I was driving on a busy road, and then suddenly assist power steering appeared. It was a straight road so i didn't realize that the steering had locked and i was unable to get into the turning lane. I was driving and stuck on a main rod. It felt like my brakes were out.…
ODI 10694132
Steering
My ford fusion se with 4 cylinder, with electric power steering suddenly stop working. I could not turn my wheels to the right or to the left. It just froze and stuck. I could not drive my car at all. I just could move forward and backward but cannot drive it at all. It is very dangerous to drive that car. I felt that ford company is responsible for that repair. My ford fusion has broke down twice prior to that…
ODI 10694179
Steering
While traveling home from school recently, my son, experienced without warning a sudden and total failure of the electronic power assisted steering on the 2010 ford fusion that we purchased for him to use at collage in the fall. Fortunately, he was on a straight stretch of road and not in the middle of one of the many winding curves he travels on his way home from school. Also, fortunately (for ford motor co.) he…
ODI 10693916
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and approaching a turn, the steering wheel required force in order to steer the vehicle. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10748281
Steering
I have been pulling out of my driveway and the car will start beeping, screen on dashboard says power steering assist fail your steering wheel locks you have to shut off the car then turn it back on and it is fine. This has happened pulling out of stores, work, and my house multiple times. Yesterday driving down the road at 45 mph it starts beeping and i can't turn!!!!! Thank god no one was behind me as i have to…
ODI 10722529
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILED.
ODI 10690989