2010 Ford Fusion Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 126
- 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 126 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 163 records
- service power · 37 records
- service advancetrac · 30 records
- steering wheel · 19 records
- steering assist · 17 records
- light came · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 46 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Driving at highway speed when vehicle died, having complete loss of power. Wrench light and check engine light both came on. There was no shoulder to pull over onto and many large 18 wheelers driving by. I pulled over in someone's driveway, turned the vehicle completely off, inspected under the hood and around the vehicle with no findings, and then attempted to restart. The vehicle restarted but had difficulty…
ODI 10547963
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was on my way to my grandsons wedding when all of a sudden the cars power went off,fortunately was able to get off road but had i not been could have easily been in accident,turned off engine and was able to get the next few miles and then back home. However on my way to work monday the 14th of october 2013 the car did the same thing three times and i maneuvered to side and called mike fitzpatrick ford newnan…
ODI 10548069
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon attempted acceleration from 43 mph the car made a loud "popping" noise. The car immediately slowed and the accelerator became unresponsive. The car also began shaking and jerking. The longer the car remained on the more violent the shaking became. The second incident occurred during acceleration onto a highway. Car again slowed and would not respond to pressing the gas pedal and started shaking and jerking…
ODI 10547527
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
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The car was inspected by the dealer at 40,000 miles and braking system was rated green ("the pads are okay"). When the car was next serviced at 47,387 miles (within the regular service interval) the left rear brake caliper had frozen, causing the pad to be worn to bare metal. I am worried because brakes are a major safety component, the drag may have damaged the wheel bearing, and i have read (fordfusionforum.com)…
ODI 10547762
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My car suddenly lost power and turned off 3 times in the past week. The first time at about 9pm i was driving on the freeway when my car suddenly shut off going at about 65 mph. It was scary as the car seemed to jerk and swerve before shutting off. I had to cruise off to the right but with traffic blowing by so fast and my car dropping speed super fast i almost got into a car accident. I was able to turn the car…
ODI 10543947
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
When i drive on i26 in nc going up hill. Gas peddler just quit working and slow speed down fast. I was hurry pull over. Dang 18 wheeler is piss off me for front of truck. They blow horn loud which i know they mad me. I have no choice to pull front truck because they can slow down. I not want car in middle of hwy. That scare me. I turn off for min to calm down my self. Then i try start again and gas peddler back…
ODI 10544139
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
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My vehicle is a 2010 ford fusion se v6. I was traveling at 80 mph in the left lane on the highway when my car decided it no longer wished to accelerate. My speed immediately and drastically slowed despite keeping my foot to the floor on the accelerator. Because i did not touch my brakes, there was no warning of my rapid deceleration to the vehicles behind me by way of brake lights. The vehicle directly behind me…
ODI 10537071
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving ~40 mph, took foot off accelerator, wrench indicator light turned on, could no longer accelerate, had to roll onto breakdown lane. Turned engine off, could not start car 1st attempt. Car started on 2nd attempt, and the light went off. Has occurred 4 times now, 3 times at speeds of ~40 mph and one time while slowing down for a traffic light. Very scary for the young drivers in my family. *tr
ODI 10533197
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body shorted battery and caused engine to stall in traffic. When trying to restart, engine sped up fast became very dangerous. Ford has these throttle bodys on back order... That's sad. Pls recall asap before someone loses their life. *tr
ODI 10532166
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While i was driving, my ford fusion lost most of it's power. I was told it was due to a broken throttle body (part). It sounds like it will take 3 weeks to get the part. I'm not sure why it is taking so long, especially since most people here are complaining about the same part. *tr
ODI 10525096
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Earlier this month, i started my car [ford fusion 2010 se] after having it parked [never having this situation before] my car started vibrating after i turned the car on and barely driving it. I placed the car in park and popped my hood and looked at the engine, the entire thing was vibrating so i turned the car off for a few minutes and restarted, the problem was then gone and i thought hmm.. Maybe its just a minor…
ODI 10525235
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I was driving and the car power shut off and then the wrench light came on and then i had to restart the car, it took a while but it came on and ran good for a few months and it happened 4 times after that. Every time the dealer said they could not find an issue. This last time it happened the engine light stayed on and i had to get the car towed and was told it was my throttle body issue that is a known problem but…
ODI 10535223
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a busy road when my car stopped. I pushed the gas and it would not go. I barely pulled over and turned the car off. After several minutes it restarted. I almost got rear ended the following day because it did the same thing on a hill. I had two small children in the car this time. I called the dealership and they said it is a faulty throttle body. They said it would cost me over $500 to fix and the…
ODI 10521192
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
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
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
While driving home on highway at 50 mph the car suddenly alarmed service advancetrac and power steering now. My steering wheel locked on me. Thank god it didn't cause an accident. I called a ford dealer they suggested i pull over try turning the car off and starting it again to see if message would disappear it didn't. They told me i would have to bring it in to be serviced. Just for them to look at it it's $130.…
ODI 10566664
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
The vehicle lost power steering, traction control, and brakes upon entering the freeway on ramp. To stop the vehicle and endangering other drivers, i was forced to crash into the concrete wall barrier on the drivers side of the on ramp. There were no warning lights on the dashboard until after coming to a stop and the engine died. At that point the warning lights came on. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10487934
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I was driving my wife and newborn child home from the hospital when my car lost all acceleration. It was an unsafe situation and i responded by pulling my vehicle into the breakdown lane. I shut off the engine and started the vehicle and continued to drive. The vehicle lost acceleration 2 more times on my way home. The wrench icon came on when the incidents occurred. I believe it is the throttle body. This is a…
ODI 10470091
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
Bought my fusion in april 2011. Began having problems immediately. Usually happens when the engine is cold, upon accelerating the car would lurch terribly and hesitate. First the dealer could find nothing wrong. Then they decided it was the transmission. Put new transmission in. Kept happening. Finally, it happened when the service manager drove it. Said ford would put new computer in the car. Six weeks later since…
ODI 10439513
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
My vehicle lost acceleration while driving and shut off on me three times. The third and final time i was on a highway and almost got rear ended. I had the car towed and serviced at the nearest authorized ford dealer to find out i was out of warranty. Paid for a throttle and it's installation left very scared and upset. *tr
ODI 10502155