2010 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
- 777
- 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 777 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 354 |
| 60–100k mi | 223 |
| 1–30k mi | 105 |
| 100–150k mi | 50 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
I drive approximately 80 miles per day, 5 days a week. While driving on the highway at normal speeds of 45-60 mph, my fusion lost all acceleration power. This has happened 3 times in the last week alone. Each time, the wrench warning light appeared on the dashboard so i had to coast to the side of the highway and restart my vehicle before i could return safely to the road. During each incident, i was in several…
ODI 10537198
Engine · Power Train
At 65 mph the car all of the sudden shuttered and went into limp mode. Pulled over to the side, wrench light was on and the car sat an idled/shuttered. Turned it off. Waited about 30 seconds and turned it back on, everything appeared fine, and no lights on the dashboard. Did an internet search and discovered many 2010 fusion owners having same issue...throttle body. Took the car to dealer and confirmed faulty…
ODI 10533310
Engine · Power Train
The first time i noticed something wrong i was trying to pass a slower moving car. I turned the signal on, moved over to the passing lane, went to accl. And the car basically red lined and went no where. So i don't pass and god for bid pull out in front of faster moving cars. Now, after driving across town, and it gets up to normal running temps the car has trouble shifting around 3rd through 5th gears. It lurches…
ODI 10683441
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Fuel inlet error on dash..transmission shifts hard when pulling out. *jb
ODI 10538444
Engine · Power Train
The car was being driven on the interstate when the engine went into idle and would not maintain speed. *tr
ODI 10532868
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on the freeway my car was running but when i pushed on the gas nothing was happening and the yellow wrench light was on in the car. I had to coast out of the way of all the traffic with being ran into and thank goodness it wasn't during rush hour. This has happened five times since i bought the car used and it doesn't even have 65,000 miles on it yet. I have already taken it to the shop and they…
ODI 10534668
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling down the highway at 70mph using cruise control, when the wrench symbol appeared on the dial and the car slowed way down and would not accelerate. We were able to pull to the side of the road, turned off the engine, waited a few minutes to restart and were able to drive away at normal speeds. This happened two more times within the 2 hour trip. We scheduled an appointment with the dealership and were told…
ODI 10534111
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the interstate, approx. 65-70 mph, the vehicle shudders, loses all throttle response, and the wrench light and check engine light illuminate on the dash display. The vehicle does not shut off or stall, but it does enter limp mode. Once the vehicle is shut off and restarted the wrench light is no longer illuminated and the vehicle will operate normally. This situation repeated 4 different times on…
ODI 10532309
Engine · Power Train
I was traveling at approximately 65mph down a two lane highway when i lost all throttle response through my accelerator pedal. Engine went to a very "rough" idle around 600 - 800 rpm and the maintenance wrench indicator light illuminated. Luckily i was traveling down grade and was able to safely coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. After safely parking the vehicle i depressed the accelerator pedal with…
ODI 10532186
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on i-85 south approximately 50-60 mph in moderately heavy traffic, between exits 27 and 26, the car sounded like it dropped out of gear while accelerating. I was able to merge to the shoulder of the highway. The car continued decelerating and the "wrench light" appeared. The car would not accelerate at all. When stopped (at the ramp for exit 26), the car rattled and idled very hard and was shaking. The…
ODI 10532596
Power Train
I was traveling on interstate at approx. 65mph downhill when i lost throttle power. Wrench light came on and i could not accelerate. I was able to coast to bottom of hill. Turned off car and restarted and drove a few miles when it happened again. Appears to be throttle body issue that many others are having. Contacted ford dealership and obtained new throttle body. Will be putting in new throttle body tomorrow. Ford…
ODI 10532429
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly lost power, the wrench light turned on and it began to shake as if driving on a rumble strip. I had to pull through three lanes of traffic during rush hour without power just to reach the shoulder. I turned the vehicle off and had to gather myself, really happy not to have been hit by other vehicles. I attempted to turn the vehicle back on after a few minutes and the…
ODI 10532147
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway when my car starting losing power. The little wrench light and check engine light came on. I was able to pull over to the side of the road and shut off the car. I restarted the car, but turned off the air conditioning. After driving another 7-8 miles, i turned on the air conditioning and the same thing happened. When i restarted the car, i turned off the air and it drove fine. I took it…
ODI 10542645
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving home from the store today on a [redacted] and was making a left turn when the car powered down to 1 mph and stayed there. Thankfully the car i turned in front of had plenty of time to slow down to avoid me. I traveled two blocks home as the car only allowed me to go 1 mph with the wrench light on and with a slightly jerky ride. I called my local repair shop and they got me in to take a look at it. I…
ODI 10532157
Power Train
I have a 2010 ford fusion that has been stalling the last month or 2.. It has done this 12 to 15 times now.. At one time it almost caused an accident.. Code shows it to be the throttle body... Ford wants me to pay out of pocket to fix the safety issue!!..i guess people need to get killed before anything is done!.. And latest problem the trans has been acting funny?.. I feel like my money on this car as been stolen…
ODI 10545124
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Just adding to the list. Twice in the past two weeks my husband has experienced the same issue as everyone else posting a safety complaint about their 2010 ford fusion. He found himself not able to accelerate while driving on the highway. The first time he brought the car into a ford dealership. They found no issue, and apparently are not aware of the overall issue. This morning (after the second occurrence) he…
ODI 10531813
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While accelerating up a hill or incline, the motor powered down to the point of stalling, whereby i was almost involved in an accident. This has happened twice today, and on one occasion in december 2012, but the specifics i cannot recall. *tr
ODI 10531663
Engine · Power Train
I was going down the interstate felt my car jerk like it slipped out of gear and then i was unable to accelerate, i managed to pull over turn the car off. After restarting it, it was fine. I took it to the dealership i purchased it at turns out it was the throttle body, which seems to be a common problem with the 2010 fusions. Since it was no longer under warranty i did some research on line and found a ton of…
ODI 10532549
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Car was idling in park. Put car in drive, started moving forward slowly and the engine started to shake, lost throttle control, check engine and wrench lights illuminated. Engine died within about 10 seconds. Turned the ignition off and restarted the car. It ran normally for about 25 feet and exhibited the same symptoms as before. Restarted the car again and was able to limp the car to a suitable parking space about…
ODI 10531697
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Today i was driving through a residential neighborhood at about 20 mph. My car slowly started to lose power. I was able to pull off to the side of a road in a parking lot where the vehicle began to shake violently. I put the car in park and turned the car off immediately. Upon restarting, i was able to begin to drive and the car drove for several miles as normal. Then, the car seemed to lose power again, quicker…
ODI 10526227
Power Train
Three incidences since onset. When accelerating car at approx 20-30 mph car appears to stall. "wrench" light comes on. Unable to press gas, appears as if car does not receive fuel. If able to pull to side, turn car off then back on able to proceed. Diagnosed as a throttle body issue. However will take ford 2 months to receive this part, and its not under warranty. Under further investigation, appears this is a…
ODI 10531557
Power Train
Ford should recall the 2010 ford fusion. Many incidents have been reported of it, the fusion, not being able to accelerate while driving. Does someone need to be hurt or, worst before ford addresses this with something other than a bulletin to repair shops. I loaned my fusion to my daughter and this happened to her at very busy intersections in chicago twice in one day. It happened one other time for a total of…
ODI 10526215
Electrical System · Power Train
The wrench light comes on and the car loses its acceleration completely. As i pull over the side of the road and brake, the car will start shaking. The only way to fix it is to turn the car off and back on again. The wrench light will disappear after that and it'll start driving normally again. First time this happened i was on the interstate with my three year old in the car with me. One unhappy momma!!!! The code…
ODI 10534350
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was at a stop at a railroad crossing. Upon applying the gas to go, i started to loose all power with the engine starting to shake, and the car seeming to stall, but limping along. Nothing happened as i pressed the gas pedal. I was able to pull the car over to the side of the road in a parking lot. The dashboard had a wrench light on. The car in the engine area was still vibrating and shaking, with no power but to…
ODI 10534156
Power Train
I was driving down the interstate and my 2010 fusion lost power at 75 miles per hour. The wrench light came on at the time of power loss. I coasted the car to the side of the interested once i was stopped the car was jerking. I turned the car off and about 3 minutes later i turned it back on. It started and i was about a mile from my house when it did it again at the speed of 40. I repeated the first step. I took…
ODI 10533212