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 started my fusion was making a turn out of my drive way and the advance trac light came on the dash then in the message center it said service advance trac and service power steering now. I lost all power steering and car started pulling hard to the right. This occurred on thursday i took my car to the dealer the next monday. Now costing me $1750 to replace the steering rack. *tr
ODI 10659110
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I was driving at about 25-30 miles per hour and got a flat tire. I stopped the car and changed the tire, but once i started driving the caution alarm came on and started flashing that the "electric power assisted steering" malfunctioned. It became difficult to steer the car. I almost ran off the road into a drainage canal trying to make a turn. *tr
ODI 10658969
Steering
When starting the vehicle the 'service power steering now' warning was displayed followed by the 'service advancetrack' warning. Power steering was not functional. *tr
ODI 10654799
Steering
I went around a left hand turn in the road and the car continued to veer left running me off the road where i glanced off a road sign before i was able to regain control of the car. I have noticed this problem in the past where it feels like i have blown out the driver's side front tire and the car pulls hard to the left. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10683613
Steering
While driving through parking lot and turning into a spot power steering suddenly went out and service auto trak light came on. Power steering was immediately lost and i almost struck a car. I was able to get stopped and maneuver the vehicle out of harms way. Checked for power steering pump failure and found that it was electrical power assist. This sudden loss of power steering could have caused fatality had i been…
ODI 10667450
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering and the service stabilitrac warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10653790
Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the front tire pressure was low and air was placed in the tires. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure…
ODI 10654017
Steering
I was driving, and the service advancetrac and service power steering now light came on. Had it towed to dealership, and they want 1800 to replace rack and pinion. The dealership re-set the computer and now i am driving it until it comes on again, seeing as i don't have 1800 to spend. I have researched this, and it seems several people have had similar difficulties! Time for a recall! Please! *tr
ODI 10654042
Steering
Getting an error that the power steering has a failure and that advanctrack needs to be serviced. This happened when driving, thankfully i was able to pull over and get the vehicle towed. I have no control of the steering and it locks the steering wheel. Worried about getting in an accident, i don't have the $2000 to fix it. Please investigate this, it's all over the web. *tr
ODI 10652532
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving at 25 mph and making a left turn, there was a sudden loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10716269
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
As i was going down the highway, my power steering failed. I was almost unable to turn into a parking lot to get the car off of the road. The messages on the dash read power steering fault and service advance trac. This seems to be a common problem with these type of cars. The replacement part is $1400.00 plus labor. Something needs to be done to get this recalled. *tr
ODI 10654183
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Shortly after starting the car the power steering service and advance trak service announcements came on dash. We drove for another 10-min and then stopped the car. When we restarted the car, we had no power steering at all. Powering off the car and trying to restart has not restored any power steering capability and the advance trak and power steering service warning display constantly now. The car is undriveable.…
ODI 10652210
Steering
Was driving to work and suddenly "service power steering" and "service advancetrak" lights came on. Stopped at gas station to inspect car. Got back in car and "service power steering now" light was on after restart. Power steering completely stopped working. Was able to get it back home with a lot of effort. Luckily, i was only a couple of miles from home. *tr
ODI 10652039
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Drove 120+ miles on interstate, parked car for approximately 30 minutes. Restarted and noticed warning light on dash, later determined it was "advancetrac" light. Drove 2 miles at 45 to 50 mph, car pulled extremely hard to the right. Stopped and cut off car to check tires, they were ok but noticed on dash readout was "service advancetrac and service power steering now." restarted car and had no power steering.…
ODI 10651870
Steering
I was driving home about 3 miles, what a warning flash in ny dashboard, autotrac service,power steering service soon. Made it home, went back into my car 20 minutes later i had no power steering and message now reads service autotrac, power steering failure. Took it to a dealer, they ran a computer scan reset it twice said it would cost $1600 to fix computer working at the moment could go out any time this problem…
ODI 10652248
Steering
Was driving in vehicle, low tire pressure light came on due to cold weather. Before i had a chance to put air in the tire the service power steering now and advance track service notifications lit up and lost power steering. Before that there were no signs of issues with either the advance track or power steering. Inflated tires to correct psi and still have lost the advance track notification, but power steering…
ODI 10652186
Steering
I was in the parking lot of a kroger when i turned my car on. The "power steering assist fault" light came on and i didn't have any power steering. Turned the car off. Waited about 2 min and started the car again. The "power steering assist fault" light came back on and i still didn't have power steering. I pulled out of my parking spot and managed to drive it about 1/2 mile to my house. I parked the car in my…
ODI 10651642
Steering
I was driving with my daughter home from doctors appointment when light came on about advance trac and then power steering needs service. The car was driving fine so i thought i would take care of it in the morning since it was going on 5p.m. We stopped at the dollar store one block from my house and when we started the car the power steering notice appeared again. I put the car in gear and noticed that the wheel…
ODI 10651543
Steering
On the way to work tcs light and power steering light came on and the dash said service power steering soon and service tcs system soon, then the next time i started my car it wait service tcs and power steering "now" and then there was no power steering at all just manual steering . *tr
ODI 10704200
Steering
I had just added air to my tires. I started my car and was pulling out of the station, my power steering shut down as i was pulling out. I shut the car off, restarted and the power steering still did not work. I brought it straight to mossy ford in missionbay, san diego, california. They told me there was no recall and it would cost $1700 to fix. *tr
ODI 10651267
Electrical System · Steering
Check engine light first came on 2 weeks ago and car started pulling hard to the right side, while shaking bad! Today as i was driving to dealer doing 50mph my service power steering now and advance trac message came on. Lost complete steering while on highway with babies in car! Dealer will not even look at it without getting paid first. I guess they are waiting for us to get hurt in their vehicle before admitting…
ODI 10650694
Steering
I was traveling down the interstate in the left lane when the car began to alarm and a warning message appeared that stated there was a power steering assist failure and for the vehicle to be serviced. The steering immediately became stiff and it was very difficult to steer the vehicle across three lanes and onto the shoulder. This is a safety hazard. I had two small children in the vehicle and do not feel safe…
ODI 10650619
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Shame on you ford! Hard working middle class family purchased a 2010 ford fusion for our son to use while he's in college. While driving the car on 1-95 the check engine light came on and also service power steering. The steering wheel locked and the car was impossible to drive luckily it was a week day so we were able to find a ford dealership. Well they told us it was a evap pump $340, they reset the power…
ODI 10652699
Steering
Pulled in the driveway at which time vehicle lost steering and gave a fault of "power steering assist fault". The had no power steering and rack and pinion had to be replaced. Very unsafe! *tr
ODI 10650700
Steering
The car gave no warning and as i pulled out of gas station the power steering went out. I was unable to turn steering wall at all and had i been in traffic i would have been in accident. *tr
ODI 10660118