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 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Steering
Every time engine starts, ford fusion dash displays two (2) fault codes: cross traffic system fault, and check rear park aid. Both fault alerts clear after pressing controls on the steering wheel. However, both, the rear park aid, and the cross traffic system stopped working. Each provides unique audible buzzing' alerts when auto is in reverse to warn of an impending crash/contact with a person or object. Two safety…
ODI 10563997
Steering
I just purchased my 2010 ford fusion on august 1, 2013. I believed that i was purchasing a great car, however, slowly but surely i am learning that my 2010 ford fusion has issues along with a number of other ford fusions sold in the states. On sunday, december 15, 2013, i experienced a flat tire. Luckily, a gas station was literally on the corner, i pulled into the station and filled the flat tire with the…
ODI 10556421
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I was driving down the road at 30mph when suddenly it felt like i lost the brakes for a moment. I was in the middle of turning and i felt the steering wheel lock up and i could barely stop the car. I have since figured out that the abs is not working and because of this the power steering is not working. This could have been a very dangerous situation at a higher rate of speed. I am thankful i was not going any…
ODI 10594891
Steering
The service power steering and service advancetrac warning lights appeared and suddenly the power steering was lost . My daughter was driving the vehicle at the time and could not control the steering. This created a sudden emergency and dangerous situation. I've noted several complaints about this in researching solution to problem, most suggest several thousand $$ for repairs. *tr
ODI 10556040
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
2010 ford fusion sel v6 entered vehicle for errand. Vehicle started normally, however after short distance power steering almost locked up, info on dash stated service power steering and advance trak systems now. Have replaced power steering rack with new ford parts. First one lasted four weeks then trouble message on dash activated. Vehicle still drove normally. Upon parking and restarting steering was almost…
ODI 10561528
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,459. *tr
ODI 10555431
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Power steering failure while driving. Ford advanctrak awd failure. Total loss of stability/traction control, abs, and steering. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10555668
Electrical System · Steering
In the middle of driving approx 25mph, service advancetrac light came on and then off very quickly, thought maybe it was an electrical glitch. Arrived at destination 5 minutes later and shut off car. A half an hour later, went to turn on car and the service advancetrac/service power steering now lights were on. When i tried to drive the car to the nearest gas station, the car would barely move at all let alone turn.…
ODI 10560630
Steering
After getting gas my wife and i pulled out into traffic and mid turn the power steering went out. No warning stuck right in the lane of on coming traffic. *tr
ODI 10555771
Steering
First time the power steering quit while driving around town at 25mph. "service powersteering" message came up and the power steering was working again upon turning off the car and restarting it. A few days later the power steering quit and "service steering now" came up along with "advance trac disabled" and now the power steering quit completely. Still have manual steering which wasn't bad on classic cars with…
ODI 10557630
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated he was driving 55 mph when the power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electronic power steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact stated the defect was not remedied. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not recalled. The vehicle mileage was 43,850.
ODI 10553209
Steering
Steering dash light came on. When the vehicle was shut off the power steering assist was not working on re-start. The steering gear box was replaced and the problem happened again. The car is showing codes for transmission and anti-lock brake components. When the codes are cleared the steering is ok for a while. *tr
ODI 10552631
Steering
I was driving at approximately 40mph when a "service power steering now" and "service advancetrac" message came up. At this point, it became difficult to steer. I then parked my vehicle, turned the car off, and back on. The message was still there. I took it to the dealership and they mentioned the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The cost (parts and labor) is $1,830.73. This an absurd cost that i have to…
ODI 10551922
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.…
ODI 10551896
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving home and the doing about 45 mph on the express way approaching the exit ramp the power steering just went out. *tr
ODI 10620760
Body · Steering · Wheels
When traveling home from work on november 4th, 2013. Vehicle's advancetrac system failed.this made it difficult to turn car as it made the steering wheel very stiff. This caused an accident when entering a parking lot. I took the vehicle to the dealership and was notified that the vehicle just became "out of warranty" at 75,000 miles. The estimated cost of repair was $1762.00 having the vehicle without its power…
Crash reported
ODI 10644276
Steering
Started car and shifted to drive then it chimed and advancetrac service light and powersteering failure light came on. Had to turn key off and restart to get it off display. *tr
ODI 10549310
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving vehicle at various speeds from 25 mph to highway speeds of 55 mph, electric power steering periodically and suddenly cuts out, making steering difficult especially due to the suddenness and unexpectedness of these incidents. Incidents seem to occur when riding over a bump in the road and are typically noticed most frequently on highway on/off ramps. *tr
ODI 10576452
Steering · Suspension
I lost my power steering in my 2010 fusion. I took it to the dealer (thinking i had a warranty on it) to get it fixed. They told me that they flashed the computer and it came back with a hard fault and the whole rack need to be replace. Not having the money i picked up the car and it worked fine. Drove it for a week then at the same spot in the road it went out again. Called another dealer closer to work too see if…
ODI 10641733
Steering
While driving the service power steering now and the advance trac light came on. Car became hard to steer. Pulled into a parking lot, turned off the car and restarted. Complete loss of power steering assist.
ODI 10794797
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the power steering seized as the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10644921
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving in residential neighborhood i got a warning chime with a message: power steering failure - service advancetrak. The car becomes very difficult to steer!!! Tried to shut down and restart car. Will not reset. This happened about a year ago. Ford dealer found nothing wrong, just cleared the code and it worked as normal. Very dangerous issue!! I have been letting my daughter, who is a new driver, use this…
ODI 10547238
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became extremely loose, making it difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 56,000. Updated 10/29/13*lj the consumer stated the warning light for the throttle body illuminated. The throttle body…
ODI 10545140
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I recently purchased the vehicle used with 43,000 miles on it. In order to get the vehicle registered in my state i had to have an emissions test done. At some point during the test the vehicle's electronic power steering system detected a fault that disabled the power steering. When i got back in the car i had no power steering and the trip computer listed the following errors: "service power steering now" and…
ODI 10544508
Steering
I was traveling approximately 45mph when the power steering service light came on and the wheel became difficult to turn. I had to move over onto the bike lane out of the way of oncoming traffic and came to a complete stop. I could not turn into a parking lot because the wheel was in the lock position. I then towed my vehicle to my house and called the dealership where it had been purchased. They looked up the vin…
ODI 10544986