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.
Power Train
I was merging into traffic onto a major interstate on my way to work at approximately 55 to 60 mph and my 2010 ford fusion lost all power. I was able to get the car off to the side of the interstate. I cut the motor off. I started the engine back and proceeded to work. Did not contact the dealership on the first incident. Two days later i was coming home and had just crossed over a two lane highway to get to the…
ODI 10465747
Engine · Power Train
On saturday june 16th i was traveling north bound i-75 from rockcastle co. Ky to madison co ky which is about 45 miles. Was traveling 65 miles mph and suddenly the engine shut off. There was a semi in the right lane, we were in the middle lane with one semi in back of us. We were able to coast to the emergency side of the road. The semi in back of us locked his brake and almost hit us. I shut the car off and…
ODI 10462166
Power Train
On several occasions the car will not accelerate after stopping for a stop sign or light, then it jerks, moves forward and the rpm's rev up rapidly. Then it resumes normally. I am concerned my vehicle has a faulty transmission or the throttle body issue that i have read about. I have only 17,000 miles on this car and will take it in for service, hopefully with resolution. I sure hope a recall is issued soon since…
ODI 10468096
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While cruising between 65 - 70 mph, vehicle stuttered, then "throttle control/transmission' warning light illuminated, and vehicle lost power. Accelerator pedal completely unresponsive and engine becomes erratic, but power steering and other electrical components unaffected. Able to coast to side of road, where engine continues to sputter, but does not stall. Changing transmission position has no effect. Turning…
ODI 10464678
Power Train
I was driving down the highway when i lost the ability to accelerate. My rpms dropped and i had to pull over. I called ford roadside services, they came and picked up my car. After being looked at by the ford dealership, it was determined my throttle body needed to be replaced. My car is less than 2 years old and only has 40,000 miles on it. The part and labor totaled around $500.00 this is ridiculous for a new car…
ODI 10461305
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving at a low speed (10-35 mph) the car quickly gains speed (the rpm does not increase) and then slows down again and it feels like the gears shift down although it doesn't seem possible. The gas pedal stops working and a wrench shows on the dash board, the car slowly decreases in speed. As i come to a stop the car jumps and lurches violently. I turn the car off, wait a few minutes and turn the car back on.…
ODI 10479624
Engine · Power Train
While accelerating from a stop the engine suddenly cut out and began a rough idle. The check engine light and the wrench light came on. The engine would not rev even with the gas pedal pushed in. Coasted to a stop. Turned the ignition off and then restarted the car. The check engine light and wrench light were no longer lit. Started to accelerate away and then it happened again with the check engine light and wrench…
ODI 10460210
Power Train
Car stop running,while going down two lane bridge, dealer ship replace throttle body, their comment we have not had any problems with the throttle body's. *tr
ODI 10500085
Power Train
While driving the car at 55mph i let my foot off the gas and then went to accelerate and the car lost all power. Would not recognize the gas pedal check engine light and wrench light were on. Car died in a construction zone with 3 lanes and no shoulder. Extremely dangerous. I pulled car to right lane turned car off and on car continued on. Took car to dealer. Advised no message was marked in computer. There was…
ODI 10461260
Engine · Power Train
While driving the car stalled out, went into safe mode, and had to coast off the road. Happened several more times and took the car to the repair shop. Mechanic diagnosed a faulty throttle body assembly and attempted to clean it. Afterwards the car stalled again and the mechanic replaced the throttle body. Just purchased a used mercury milan with 31,600 miles on and had the exact same problem occur. Ford evidently…
ODI 10465378
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving the car on a sunny day about 35 mph the car started to slow down abruptly to 5 mph. The advance track light came on and service advance track immediately message went across the message center. I immediately took the car to the dealer. Light and message were on when i dropped off the car to the dealer. Dealer stating could not repeat problem. *tr
ODI 10461256
Power Train
Gears just dropped out and car simply idled. Had to pull over into left turn lane and turn off vehicle and restart. Car worked fine again for two weeks when it happened again. It happened most recently on 06/06/12 three times in one day. Once on the way to the office, once on the way home from the office, and once on the way back from my financial advisor's office when i had my fiance in the car. *js
ODI 10461024
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When i purchased the vehicle at 43,000 miles a check fuel fill inlet warning appeared. I main tended the inlet system and the warning and check engine light would disappear. As time went on i noticed that when i would merge onto a busy highway, my car would barely move. I have come very close to death and causing others injuries because of this. I had the throttle body checked after the recall and the mechanic said…
ODI 10615268
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have purchased this ford fusion new from rogers ford in odessa texas. 1n 2011 as 2010 leftover car quits running at any speed or just loose all power then i must pull to side of road/median to restart car. Then it may run correctly for 50 miles or 50 feet then, repeat with same problem. This started at 38,000 miles not covered under warranty. The code is p2111 throttlebody. I have myself (dealer will not install…
ODI 10520201
Power Train
My fusion has become erratic in low gear shifts. When trying to merge into traffic and turn onto a highway it will act as though it is in neutral and i have no power to get out in traffic. I have been almost hit on a major highway do to this mechanical failure. I took the car to a dealership for repair and they informed me that it was low on transmission fluid and they repaired a seal and reprogrammed it as ford…
ODI 10461303
Power Train
In response to free press news article from sunday 7/14, i previously owned a 2010 ford fusion with the same transmission issues. Ford claimed they installed the a fix for the issue, but problems persisted. Vehicle completely lost power while on the freeway on multiple occasions. Please expand investigation to include fusions.
ODI 11231746
Engine · Power Train
On 5/12/12 coming home from a softball tournament with the cruise on at around 65 mph the yellow wrench light came on. Engine was still running but could not accelerate. Coasted into a church parking lot. Put the car in park and restarted. When restarting seemed hard to start...like an alternator issue. Arrived home safely (was about 5 miles from home when incident happened). On 5/13/12 (sunday) same issue except it…
ODI 10458254
Power Train
I was driving home and going up a hill when i felt the vehicle slow acceleration and then it revved back up. The transmission/throttle control light came on so i pulled over. I turned the vehicle off and waited for a few minutes. Turned the vehicle back on and when i went to accelerate it lurched. I continued driving home and since it was after 9:00 p.m. When i got home, i couldn't take it to the dealership until…
ODI 10458110
Power Train
Transmission is slipping in gear, hesitating during shifts, or coming out of gear completely during acceleration. Also the transmission is shimmying down the road in certain gears. The car is getting to the point where it is unsafe to drive and this is my family car. *tr
ODI 10473847
Power Train
When trying to accelerate, rpms would rev to between 4000-5000 but car would not speed up. Once it finally started (after three tries), car finally jerked forward and shuddered before speeding up. After driving for about 30 minutes, i then tried to reverse the car and it jerked and grinded extremely hard. Smells like something is burning at times. Took to dealership twice already, but still having problems. *tr
ODI 10459708
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving on the interstate, the wrench light came on and the car became unresponsive to acceleration. I had to turn on the hazards and coast to the shoulder. The car was able to be restarted and drove fine for another 30 minutes before the same thing happened again. 2 days later the same thing happened on the interstate again, requiring me to coast to the shoulder of the road! Today it happened while i was only…
ODI 10457721
Power Train
While driving my car suddenly went into shut down mode. A wrench symbol showed on panel. I was able to turn into a drive way and after turning the vehicle off and back on the wrench went off and the car ran normal. I took to the shop and nothing showed on the computer. It then happened 5 more times. Back to the dealership now says that it is bad throttle body and is not covered. After researching online it appears…
ODI 10459688
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2010 ford fusion: while driving at 65mph on a highway with cruise control set the car lost power and stalled. Tachometer dropped to 1000 rpms and fluctuated between 500 - 1000 rpms. Wrench light (throttle / transmission) illuminated and the car coasted to a crawl at less than 5mph. The car's throttle was unresponsive and i was unable to accelerate. I became a serious rear-end hazard in a construction zone and had to…
ODI 10457958
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle because one of the benefits stated in the owner's manual was that the vehicle could be towed with four wheels touching the pavement. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed and as a result, destroyed the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission was repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10471700
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The transmission of the 2010 ford fusion slips and resulted in my inability to accelerate the vehicle in heavy traffic while traveling over the george washington bridge in new york city. The dealer, van bortel in rochester, ny, has had the vehicle for a transmission re-build and two additional times for a seal that leaked transmission fluid. I had another incident where i brought the vehicle to another dealer and…
ODI 10456811