2010 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
- 671
- 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 671 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 38 records
- check engine · 25 records
- failure mileage · 19 records
- wrench light · 19 records
- light illuminated · 15 records
- failure recurred · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 316 |
| 60–100k mi | 228 |
| 1–30k mi | 56 |
| 100–150k mi | 39 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling on roadway at approximately 35 mph when throttle suddenly stopped responding. I pressed the accelerator repeatedly but engine appeared to stay at idle and vehicle slowed to a stop. A wrench symbol lit up on dashboard. Shut vehicle off and restarted and engine began running normally. Fortunately there were no vehicles behind me or intersecting with me which i would have had to avoid. *tr
ODI 10533307
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving along the tollway and had to slow down due to congestion. My car made a lunge, like a hard downshift and was left with no response from the engine. The engine was running as indicated by the tachometer and power steering, however i was not able to accelerate. After pulling over to the side of the road, nearly being rear ended by oncoming traffic, i turned on the flashers and shut the engine off. I let…
ODI 10533152
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 · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Multiple incidents have occurred. The vehicle will be cruising at highway speeds, then lose all engine power and the car begins to shake violently. I need to put my hazards on and come to a complete stop wherever i am, including busy traffic. The car continues to shake while shifting into park. After in park, i turn the car off, wait 30 seconds, then start it again. The shaking ceases upon restarting, and will drive…
ODI 10532782
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Car lost power while driving at 45 mph, after about 10 minutes of driving. It would not respond to accelerator pedal and the wrench light went on. I pulled off to side of road; car restarted after 2-3 tries; drove without incident for next 1500 miles. Since then has stalled three times, usually within a few minutes of initial start driving at 30-40 mph. Each time, restarts with one or two tries and runs ok, but…
ODI 10535550
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened twice. When i reach speeds around 45 and above, the car seems to stall and the throttle cuts out, leaving me without a way to accelerate. I have had to pull over on the side of busy highways, let my car rest for a little bit then start it back up. It seems reluctant to start. Took it to local ford dealership and they concluded it was the throttle body and i would need it replaced. Googled ford…
ODI 10532698
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When traveling down the road in typical conditions the power could cut out on the engine. Electrical power would still be on but no power would go to the engine forcing me to pull off the road and restart. This has happened several times and caused a minor bump with a traffic barrel. Ford lists this as service notice when it should be a recall, i could have been killed had i not had enough room to avoid the semi…
Crash reported
ODI 10531897
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
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 · Vehicle Speed Control
Car lost acceleration, power, there was shaking had to pull over turn car off and continue on. Happened again on aug 8th, 2013. *tr
ODI 10534424
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driver was driving 2010 ford fusion approximately 50 mph when the vehicle started to shake and decelerate. It felt like the vehicle was losing power. Driver had to put hazard lights on and pull off the road. The vehicle was turned off and the driver was able to restart the vehicle and drive slowly to a convenience store where she was able to call to be towed to the nearest ford dealership. When the vehicle arrived…
ODI 10531798
Engine
Engine is surging when stopped at lights and now when air conditioner is on it goes almost off while the surge happens then comes back on when the surge stops. I have to keep my foot on the brake tight as the car wants to move. Happens every 5-10 seconds or so and every time i am at idle. When pulling into garage at slow speed the car surges so i have to drive with my foot on the brake. *tr
ODI 10531582
Engine
My wife was driving the car on our residential street a couple of weeks ago when the car began shaking and stopped. After restarting, car functioned normally. This was dismissed as an anomaly the first time. On 8.1 the car did it twice in the 8 mile trip home from work with my son and wife. Today, my wife and i were in the car when it did it right in front of the dealer where we bought it (unfortunately, it is…
ODI 10533424
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was very worried when my car appeared to just turn off as i was slowing down from the interstate. I thought it was a fluke, bad connection and hoped it would never do it again. Car did start back up with no issues, that day. Unfortunately, it happened a lot on saturday 7/20/13. I parked the car and never drove it sunday. Called ford first thing monday - 7/22/13 and they were too busy to help. I had to take my car…
ODI 10526351
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
60 mph on highway. Wrench light came on. Lost power. Coasted to side of road (luckily safely). Turned car off. Restarted after a few minutes. Continued about 1/2 mile. Happened again. Did same thing. Continued another 1/2 mile. Did it again. Engine shuttered this time. Check engine light remains on. Was able to restart vehicle and get home (approximately 2 miles). Happened once shortly after used vehicle purchase in…
ODI 10525966
Engine
Leaving driveway vehicle appeared to loose all power from the engine, it did not stall, engine indicator light came on the first attempt to leave backed car up into drive way. Checked all fluids engine oil, transmission oil were both in the appropriate range. Restarting the car engine light cleared, second attempt to leave car hesitated and then did stall check engine light returned and stayed illuminated.…
ODI 10525947
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
Engine · Power Train
The steering wheel starting shaking as the car lost power and eventually completely stalled. After several minutes it started but we didn't even get a mile further before the same thing happened again. As this was happening the check engine light came on and a little wrench lamp lit up on the instrument panel. After about 20 minutes we were able to start the car again and drive it to a ford dealership several miles…
ODI 10531940