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.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Traveling down the street at about 25-30 mph when the car alerted us that there was a problem, messages read service power steering now & service advtrac. We pulled over at the next block into a parking lot, turned the car off & looked for the power steering reservoir. Found none, . Turned the car back on and had no power steering. *js
ODI 10538247
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact was driving 60 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 103056. The vin was not available.
ODI 10537917
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the advanced trac and power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
ODI 10534918
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the power steering control software was corrupt. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10535200
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
On my drive home from chicago to pontiac mi, i was just past halfway home when without any warning my car began beeping at me and displayed the following messages, service advancetrac, service power steering, service power steering now. Simultaneously i lost all power steering however, its not the same as losing power steering on a normal car or driving an older vehicle that was never normally equipped with power…
ODI 10534555
Steering
I was driving down the main highway in our town going around 45 mph when the car started beeping and an error message appeared on the dash saying that there was an error with the power assist. At that point, i attempted to move the steering wheel and verified that i had no power steering. I was able to finish driving home and left the car in the garage overnight. When we started the car the next day, the error…
ODI 10533433
Steering
Power steering went out while driving. Took in to a ford dealer for diagnostic test, and the steering gear had gone bad. Had to have it replaced. *tr
ODI 10531890
Electrical System · Steering
The vehicle is equipped with electric power-assisted steering (epas) that constantly fails while operating the vehicle at any speed. It is a safety concern due to the fact that when the power steering fails, it is hard to steer and control the vehicle. Several blogs are discussing this issue regarding the same type vehicle.
ODI 10525462
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving on a residential street and got a flat tire. At the same time i received an error about the power steering and to service the advancetrac system. I thought everything was related to the flat tire. I got the tire replaced and the tire pressure error cleared but i still have no power steering. Iwas told that the two issues were not related and that the power steering is completely separate. I see many…
ODI 10522041
Steering
Started indicated "power steering fault in parking lot. Power steering inoperative. Dash board. Shut down and restarted steering now fine. *tr
ODI 10537398
Steering
This is my second report on the power steering rack failure. This last rack (number 3) was also a salvage part. Lasted six weeks, installed on april 26th, 2013. Failure sequence is the same: service advance track, service power steering, shutoff car, service power steering now, no power steering. Please fix this [xxx]. It is not safe or reliable. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
ODI 10516153
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering seized and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the power steering motor was replaced. One year later, the failure recurred. The dealer was currently repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 10/7/14*cn…
ODI 10621302
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
This is the second time this has happened. We were driving on the freeway at about 65 mph with cruise control on but not set (icon was yellow and not green). We changed lanes and hit a rough place in the road, perhaps a slight pothole on the freeway. Suddenly the chime was heard and the message service advance trac, then service power steering now. The slide icon also appeared. We did not slow down and drove at…
ODI 10513606
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
My wife driving a 2010 ford fusion with was driving down i 75 in detroit around 9:30 am to work, when all sudden the engine lost power. The maintenance light ( yellow wrench) started blinking rapidly. She could not accelerate even though is was pressing the accelerator pedal to ground. The engine started shuddering and shaking. My wife managed to steer the vehicle towards the exit on the highway. Drivers behind her…
ODI 10513261
Steering
After having steering rack replaced at a cost of $2000, i had driven a total of around about 350-400, approx. 3 days after having gotten the car back and i got the same warning service power steering, service advancetrac. I parked the car immediately. As soon as it was turned back on, the power steering was gone completely. Had to have it towed back to the dealership. I then had to rent a car for another week while…
ODI 10514771
Steering
I was driving when the "service power steering" "service advancetrac" notice came on. I parked my car and when i cranked it back up an hour later, the car would not steer. I could not move the steering wheel at all. It had to be towed to dealership and upon diagnosis was told it is a bad module in the steering rack, thus having to replace the steering rack! All in with parts and labor $ 2076. Out of pocket expense..…
ODI 10511654
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving on a state road at a rate of approximately 55 mph, as i was slowing down to enter an exit the power steering failed and i almost crashed into the cement barrier as the steering wheel locked up and was extremely difficult to turn. *tr
ODI 10615953
Steering
The electric power steering assist on the vehicle failed. The car was very hard to steer and it happened twice in one day. I have read of the same problem all over the internet. Ford needs to fix this problem as i have read they are going to equip 90 percent of all vehicles with this type of power steering. *tr
ODI 10510661
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While operating the vehicle at various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The steering gear assembly was replaced a second time in august of…
ODI 10883596
Steering · Traction Control System
Will driving down interstate 64 in kentucky i hit a rough expansion joint while crossing a bridge entering into west virginia afterwards the dash warning lights lit up with traction control light on and also telling me to service power steering. I also noticed a loss of power and could not gain any pressing down on the accelerator pedal. I released the pedal and pressed down again and gained power but did not have…
ODI 10525903
Steering
I was driving around 25 mph straight in my 2010 ford fusion and heard a chime looked on dash and it read "advance trac needs service" also the lights for abs, traction control and emergency brake were illuminated. The power steering stop working at this time. Car had no warning before steering went out. Please fix this problem i see it is very common for 2010-2012 ford fusions. Car is at dealership now, they reset…
ODI 10509103
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering failed twice and they were unable to turn the steering wheel. When the failure occurred the service light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that they could not diagnose the failure. The contact stated that he decreased the speed of the vehicle whenever the failure occurred.…
ODI 10520151
Steering
I was driving and all of a sudden the power steering went out. Then i noticed it read " advanced trac needs service" and " service power steering now." i had no warning prior too this. It cost at least $100 just to take a look at it and ford service department says it may cost between 200.00 to 1000.00 + dollars to fix it. I noticed several complaint about this and i'm a little concerned and upset that this doesn't…
ODI 10511476
Steering
Electric power steering failed while my wife was driving at 45 mph. Car could not be manuvered without extreme difficulty. All indications led to a failed electric power steering rack. Had it replaced with a part from a salvaged vehicle with light side damage and 25,000 miles. Worked fine for 3 days, failed again at 50 mph. Too difficult and not safe to drive, will be towed to dealer. Need ford to owe up on this…
ODI 10508967
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering assist failed as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current…
ODI 10509717