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
First incident happed as i was leaving my sub-division, i slowed down to make turn and the car lost power, no acceleration. I pulled over to the side of the road turn the ignition off and restarted car and went on my way with no further issues. Second time it happen i was taking the car to the ford dealership to see if there was an issue with my car and why is was losing power. I started to pull away from light and…
ODI 10510933
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The first incident occurred a few months ago. As i was accelerating from a stopped position at a stop light, the car's engine seemed to lose power and wrench light came on. I rolled to a stop at the corner of the intersection, and put the vehicle in park. In park, the engine began to shake so, i turned the vehicle off. After a minute i turned the vehicle back on, the car seemed to run fine afterwards with no check…
ODI 10510280
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Advisory mechanical wrench lit up on dash - loss all acceleration power. Had to coast off side of road and place transmission in park - and turn off low idle engine. This occurred 3 x's all similar this same day. Prior, had complained to auto dealership about 1st couple incidents (approx) 4 other times; they indicated they found no issue. I will have codes read 1st thing in the morning, by autozone looking for p2111…
ODI 10510199
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at 65 mph. The wrench light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed but the dealer found transmission fluid had leaked at the driver front tire area and also stated that the…
ODI 10509920
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving my 2010 ford fusion on the interstate, at approximately 70 miles per hour, when i started feeling it "surge". It was in cruise control at the time, and it felt like it was surging up a couple of mph over the set point, and then falling back a couple of mph below the set point. It was like the cruise was hunting for the set speed. Suddenly, there was a lurch and i lost all power from the engine. Cruise…
ODI 10522013
Engine
Date of incident or crash was 4/18/2013, not on april 18, 2012 as was previously stated... *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10514189
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened several times. As i am driving down the road both accelerating or at a constant speed, the wrench light will come on and the vehicle with no longer have throttle abilities. I have to pull off to the shoulder of the road because nothing works. As the vehicle stops and i shift into neutral, the vehicle shakes excessively. I shut the vehicle off, wait a minute, turn it back on and the wrench is gone…
ODI 10512307
Engine
I was driving down the road, when suddenly my car began to shake. I noticed the wrench light came on before the car came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. I then had my vehicle towed to the dealership to be evaluated. They said they couldn't find anything wrong, because the wrench light was out. I thought that was very strange because a car just doesn't stop and loose power for no reason. I took their…
ODI 10509185
Engine
The check engine light comes on along with a wrench light. The car no longer accelerates and starts stopping. When the brake is applied it starts shaking. It has happened a few times since the first occurrence with the last on the expressway with my daughter driving. She as traveling in the left lane when the car stopped accelerating and eventually came to a stop. She managed to somehow get it over to the right…
ODI 10520086
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. After the vehicle sat for a considerable amount of time it was restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for failure was found. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and…
ODI 10508526
Engine
I was driving the car on the highway, and the car engine died. I was in the middle lane and had to coast to the right shoulder in heavy traffic. I took my car to my mechanic since the car was no longer under warranty. He cleaned the injectors and throttle body. It appeared to fix the car. However, a few days later the car died again, but this time i was on a tollway in heavy traffic going 70 mph. I had to clear one…
ODI 10507542
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since this vehicle was made with no gas cap my engine light is always on. Any little bit of dirt i drive yet gets into the seal of the gas tank so my engine light pops on and states there is some sort of leak in the system. I can't afford to keep taking it in to pay and arm and a leg for the dealership just to blow out the seal. So my engine light is always on. This is a very dangerous problem because you never know…
ODI 10644544
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My 2010 fusion is experiencing the same loss of power issues (complete loss of accelerator response, followed by the wrench light appearing) related to the defective throttle body control. While sporadic at first, the frequency of the incidents has increased to where failure now happens almost every time the car is driven (the 25+ failures have occurred in all situations, at all speeds: at highway speeds, on side…
ODI 10521807
Engine
Two days ago my car stalled without warning, i lost all acceleration, and then the check engine light came on. I was able to safely pull to the side. I turned off the car and was able to start up after a few minutes. Today while on the interstate, in the middle lane, during rush hour traffic, my engine suddenly stalled again and the check engine light came on. Luckily again, i was able to put on my hazard lights and…
ODI 10503998
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 mph a wrench illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact shut the vehicle off and restarted it. The wrench was no longer illuminated and the contact drove home. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated if the wrench was not illuminated they could…
ODI 10533628
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving loose power, have to stop and shut off and restart vehicle to get throttle response back. Had to have throttle body replaced. There are several cases of this listed on internet. Should be the same issue as in your investigation pe13003. I would like to be kept informed if this turns into a recall, as i would like ford to reimburse me for the cost of replacing the throttle body. *tr
ODI 10561000
Engine
Driving and car sputtered and lost power. Wrench light came on. Pulled off onto shoulder. Turned car off. Restarted car and tried to drive again and same thing happened. Had car towed to the dealer and found that throttle motor was not responding. Dealer replaced throttle body and motor. Could have been very dangerous if happened on the highway at higher speeds. *tr
ODI 10503744
Engine
In moderate traffic on i385, traveling at 60 mph, without any warning signs there was a sudden "clunk" and the engine lost power. Weather was clear and sunny with an outside air temperature of 64 deg. F. Pavement was dry. With my wife and two grandchildren in the car i had to cross two lanes of moderate traffic to safely get to the breakdown lane. Some cars around me had to make avoidance maneuvers. Not good! Once i…
ODI 10502292
Engine · Power Train
Stopped for light started to go car started jerking and rough idle could only go about 2-4 mph was able to get to side of road turned off fro several min. Than restarted ran fine for about 8-10 miles than same. Got it dealer they replace throttle body. *tr
ODI 10502777
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
After driving for ~20 minutes and the engine warming up, the engine will surge when coming to a complete stop after braking. There is also a smell of gas. Immediately after refueling, the engine is difficult to start. Once started it runs rough for a few seconds and wants to lurch away. *tr
ODI 10578130
Engine · Power Train
I had just stopped at a stop light and when it turned green, i proceeded to the ramp to get on the interstate when my 2010 ford fusion suddenly lost power and started shaking violently. I managed to get to the other side of the road and coasted into a parking lot. It took 3 times of trying to re-start it. Finally started and taking all side roads, i made it home. It has happened numerous times since then, but last…
ODI 10520454
Engine
This is in regards to nhtsa action number: pe13003 my fusion was having stalling problems leaving my neighborhood. It would act as though there wasn't enough fuel but not enough to stall out. The engine would shake like crazy and throw the entire car into a shake that was incredibly strong. I would have to stop, park and shut off the engine to get it to stop. This happened at least twice a week leaving the house in…
ODI 10563952
Engine · Power Train
Driving down the freeway at about 65 miles per hour when the car dies and starts a violent shake. Luckily there wasn't much traffic and i could pull off to the side of the road with my three kids, if it would have been busy there would have been an accident. I have read alot of complaints about this problem with the 2010 ford fusions is it going to take a couple deaths for them to recall this car for the problem. It…
ODI 10503770
Engine · Power Train
Traveling approximately 45 mph during rush hour traffic the 'wrench' light illuminated, the vehicle lost power and the engine began idling very rough. Fortunately i was able to get out of traffic and pull off to the side of the road. The engine was idling very rough ~900-1200 rpm and was unresponsive when i pushed the gas pedal (almost to the floor). Once stopped i turned the engine off, waited approximately thirty…
ODI 10501952
Engine
While driving on a major roadway at 50 mile per hour,the vehicle suddenly shuts down, almost stalling, and i am unable to start vehicle for several minutes. *tr
ODI 10500680