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 · Engine · Power Train
I have a 2010 ford fusion with a four cylinder engine. While driving to work, i started speeding up from an intersection, only to experience a complete and total loss of power, the wrench light came, the engine started misfiring (rough idle at less than 550 rpm), but all systems where still working. Pressing the gas pedal produced no results. I was able to pull off the side of the road, stop the engine, let the car…
ODI 10460341
Power Train
While driving the vehicle under normal conditions at speed on an open highway the car suddenly lost all throttle control and transmission response, a 'wrench' warning light came on the vehicle gauge cluster. After coasting to a stop in the breakdown lane the car sat, idled roughly, and i turned the ignition off. After a minute or two i started the car and the symptoms (including the wrench warning light) were gone.…
ODI 10461301
Power Train
Car has 2.5 engine and 6f35 auto transmission. Car exhibits "flare" when shifting. Typically occurs when cold. Problem presented itself at around 42,000 miles. *js
ODI 10455946
Power Train
Driving child to school - car's speed starts declining even though accelerator was been pressed (car should have been going between 50 -55 miles). Got car off road. Switched car off, waited a couple of minutes and then started car again. Drove child to school, called ford dealership and placed car in repair shop. Was told that warranty went out 4,000 miles ago and part and labor would cost approximately $300.00 and…
ODI 10455765
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle was travelling approximately 20-25 mph when power was abruptly reduced and the engine went into a rough idle. The wrench light on the dash illuminated. There was no response from the accelerator pedal. Power steering and power brakes were not affected. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Upon restarting, the car ran fine and i proceeded home without incident. The next morning,…
ODI 10511498
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was driving down the highway at 70 mph when my car shut off i was almost hit by another car then a semi truck because i didn't know what had happened. My car had no throttle response. After having my car looked at it, it was diagnosed to have a bad throttle body. So i did some research and its a common thong with 2010 ford fusions, but for some reason ford won't either find a way to figure out why they seem to…
ODI 10456820
Power Train
Transmission slips gears and engages very hard, causing the car to lurch forward. On one occasion i nearly rear-ended a car in front of me because of this. While driving at low speeds the car will shift rapidly between two adjacent gears, as if it is "confused". Car will sometimes not shift at all; the rpm's just sit at that threshold for a while before knocking hard into the next gear, again causing a dangerous…
ODI 10486536
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I drive approximately 30 miles on the highway to get to work. The day this problem first occurred, i got off the highway and came to a stop sign. I checked for traffic both directions. A car was coming from the left, and i was turning right. I knew with my car's acceleration i had plenty of space to pull out safely (it has a v6 engine, automatic transmission). I hit the gas and pulled out. The car did not accelerate…
ODI 10459098
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The vehicle began to jerk when driving or between automatic shifting. Specifically when it shifts into third, it jerks extremely hard. The engine and maintenance light will come on as the vehicle stalls. There is no response from the accelerator and i have to put it in park, stop the car and restart it in order for it to move again. I was almost rear ended due to the vehicle dying in the middle of the street. *tr
ODI 10455053
Power Train
The vehicle was bought 3 weeks ago and noticed shifting issues 1 week after purchase. I took the vehicle in to see what was wrong with it and found that the transmission fluid was dark black and had a burnt smell. It appears that there were multiple (updates) needed for transmission??? Also was told that is the normal color of the tranny fluid?? Burnt black... *tr
ODI 10456328
Power Train
I was driving on interstate 65 in the middle lane when the car quit responding. The rpm gauge was stuck on 1 and pressing the accelerator got no response. I was lucky enough to be able to get over and barely off the side of the road but it was a close call. Traffic was pretty heavy. I called aaa towing service for help. After 15 minutes i tried to start the car and it started up normally. I was able to get back into…
ODI 10455235
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on the highway at about 40 mph the car stalled. All power went off but the electricity stayed on. I rolled to the side and was able to restart after 2-3 tries. The same thing happened when i pulled out of my driveway the same day. Ford rebuilt my transmission and gave me a new throttle body. The car ran roughly the other day the engine light came on but it didn't stall. *tr
ODI 10473674
Engine · Power Train
While attempting to accelerate, automatic transmission stalls and wrench light illuminates. At first i could turn the car off and back on, but eventually, the car stopped functioning altogether. Analysis was performed and throttle body was the cause. Has occurred with other 2010 fusion sels. Ford unwilling to replace faulty manufactured part. *tr
ODI 10460520
Power Train
2010 ford fusion will lose power at highway speed, car will not stall completely but will jerk and shake without enough power to get off road. Tool light will come on, after restarting car will drive normal. Sudden loss of power is extremely dangerous! How many crashes will it take before our government forces ford to fix the problem. Took to mechanic, no codes to determine problem. Ford .....step up stand behind…
ODI 10452135
Power Train
While stopped at a light, the car stalled and sputtered. A wrench sign lit up and the car died. I restarted it and ran fine. Happened again a few days later, so i took it to the dealer. Was there the whole day, but they could find nothing wrong with the car. *tr
ODI 10503619
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine began shutting down while moving in morning rush hour. Also surges forward and runs thru multiple gears while in stop and go traffic with light, if any throttle applied. On 6-8-12 engine went into failsafe mode, 1100 rpm while traveling at 60 mph. No response from throttle, had to manipulate thru traffic to beach car upon shoulder of road. After shutting off key and restarting, vehicle seemed fine, but same…
ODI 10461070
Power Train
Traveling highway, going 70 mph the car suddenly jerks and the speed started to decelerate and the wrench light on dash went on. The engine was still on, but zero ability to accelerate. Coasted to the side of the road and the rpm's were fluctuating from 0-1 in park. Turned the car off for 10 seconds and turned it back on. After turning the key on, the starter sounded like the key was turned with the engine on for…
ODI 10455476
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was in a parking lot turning into a marked parking space, with my foot off of the accelerator, when the accelerator moved forward abruptly. The engine roared as the car accelerated forward, the car jumped the curb and moved forward striking a column supporting the front corner of an office building. The column fell forward coming to rest on my car, inches above my head. I applied the brakes from the moment i first…
Crash reported
ODI 10452876
Power Train
While attempting to pass a vehicle, the transmission completely disengaged from the engine as if it were in neutral leaving me with no power to the wheels. The revs on the engine were extremely high. As i was passing on the left, this left me in an extremely dangerous and vulnerable position as i had no power to move the vehicle. Fortunately i was able to coast to the right at which time at a near stop the…
ODI 10452554
Power Train
My 2010 fusion se v6 with the infamous 6f35 transmission is slipping, hard shifting, fluid is blacked and or burnt. My concern is that it also has just lurched forward for no reason. I feel it is a safety issue and should be recalled for a new transmission. Please force ford to issue a recall on this model transmission. I know i am not the only one with this issue on this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10448387
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The 2010 ford fusion will, at random, lose power. Accelerator is non responsive and the throttle body/transmission indicator light comes on. It begins to idle rough at approx. 1000rpm and will not respond to the accelerator. I've had the car for just over 1 year and this incident has happened dozens of times. It has happened while at freeway speeds, as well as trying to accelerate from a stop light. I've had…
ODI 10494647
Power Train
The transmission does not shift correctly. The engine will rev up and the transmission will shift hard when it shifts. Especially when going up hill or under heavy acceleration the engine my red line before shifting. *tr
ODI 10447872
Power Train
When we took it in for normal service of oil change the technician brought out the transmission dipstick to show that it was as black as the oil. We had it changed for over $120 . The car is shifting much better than when we bought it but the owners service manual states that it should not be changed until 60,000 miles. We feel that it should be handled and covered by the dealer. *tt
ODI 10445759
Power Train
The powertrain has suddenly caused major problems. My car will no longer reverse and more importantly as far as safety is concerned, the gears may sometimes not engage while accelerating causing the car to rev up the rpm's without moving forward. *tt
ODI 10444608
Power Train
While driving down the interstate, the fusion began to jerk and shake due to the transmission slipping, causing the car to lose its speed very quickly, almost causing a wreck. The dealership ended up having to do a complete transmission overhaul at only 13,000 miles. The problem came back around 20,000 miles and the dealership said it needed its codes reprogrammed. The problem persisted and around 70,000 miles, the…
ODI 10445565