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
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at unknown speeds and turning left. The driver was able to restart the engine. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 86,500.
ODI 10500612
Engine
The vehicle will at times appear to lose power and go into "limp home mode". A non-dealer diagnostic revealed a "p2111" error code for "throttle actuator control system - stuck open". This symptom has occurred multiple times at multiple rates of speed, resulting in dangerous conditions. The dealer has so far refused to replace what appears to be a defective part. *tr
ODI 10504078
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on i-49 so., approx. 60 mph in peak morning traffic, the engine stalled. Luckily i was able to pull over to the shoulder. Noticed a "wrench" icon lit on dash. Turned off engine and after a few minutes, re-started engine. All clear on dash, so continued on to work. Called hub city ford and brought car in the next morning. The "throttle body" was changed. No other warning or lights came on. *tr
ODI 10500483
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving home the vehicle lost all acceleration and the wrench light came on. The rpms dropped to below 1000. I was able to safely pull over where the car shook and died out. I attempted to restart the vehicle and it would not start. I waited a few minutes and was able to get it started. *tr
ODI 10500057
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Loss of power at highway speed. Vehicle decelerated and would only idle. Wrench symbol lit. Shut car off restarted and car was ok until next incident. Failures became more frequent including failures in rush hour highway traffic. Additional failures occurred at slower speed. Diagnostic at the dealer was a throttle body failure. *tr
ODI 10524484
Engine · Power Train
On feb 13 2013 i was driving and the car nosed over, slowed to approx 8mph, with engine surges of up to 1500 rpm, after several restarts it ran normally. On feb 17 2013 it did the same exact thing, i stopped and restarted the engine several times in the [redacted] of 3 miles back home but that did not help. After the car set for several hours it started and ran correctly. Research on the internet showed hundreds of…
ODI 10501414
Engine · Power Train
Had my oil changed jan 2013 and was told my transmission fluid was completely empty after having it changed prior 3 months before and told it was fine. Then noticed feb 09 ish 2013 that there was a good amount of transmission fluid on my garage floor. Was told this happens alot on the 2010 fusion and it needs to be a recall with the problems it continues to have. *tr
ODI 10499253
Engine · Power Train
This car has continually had multiple problems. We bought the car in april of 2012 and less than a year later we were told we needed a new transmission after we began losing power during operation (a serious safety concern!). The car stalls out, the wrench light (and sometimes the engine light) comes on and the car loses power and shakes. Two transmissions later, the problem still persists. Happening again yesterday…
ODI 10617961
Engine · Power Train
I was traveling on a highway going approximately 70 mph and my accelerator became unresponsive. The rpm's dropped to idle, engine did not stop running but would only coast. The wrench warning light icon came on and later the check engine light came on. I coasted to a stop and put the car in park which is when the car began jerking. I shut the car off and put on my hazard lights on the highway. I was able to restart…
ODI 10496540
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving to work when suddenly the car lost all forward power. I was in the middle of an intersection when the engine cut out, and a couple of people had to make some pretty severe emergency maneuvers to avoid accidents due to my almost-stalled car. I couldn't get any power out of it with the gas pedal. When i coasted off into someone's driveway, the car barely stayed running. It shook and missed like it didn't…
ODI 10522014
Engine
As i came to a full stop at a signal the car completely died - no lights displayed on the dash. Second time i was making a right hand turn at approx 5-10 mph and it died as i came out of turn. Both times it started right back up. Ford dealer did complete check and extended road test on 2-5-13 but could find nothing wrong and there were no computer errors generated. Both incidences the failure occured during heavy…
ODI 10500126
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While turning left on a green arrow my accelerator became unresponsive, engine did not stop running but would only coast @ about 2 mph, wrench light icon and check engine light came on. The car was jerking during this slow coast to the side of the intersection. I had to put the car in park and completely shut it off.(as i was hitting my hazard lights and praying i didn't get hit by oncoming traffic as the light had…
ODI 10496291
Engine
Vehicle stalled while driving at 45 mph. Second occurrence. First was approximately 1 year earlier. Immediately restarts as if nothing happened. Each time, took to dealer, who read code and reprogrammed. *tr
ODI 10500167
Engine · Power Train
Our 2010 ford fusion lost engine power while accelerating up a hill in morning rush hour traffic on a multi-lane super-highway in atlanta. Our car was in one of the left lanes and was able to limp across several lanes to the right shoulder with the assistance of a helpful truck driver. Cars were racing around us on both sides until we could flag down assistance. The experience was horrifying. The car was towed to…
ODI 10502697
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was traveling at 60 mph and the lost all power. I was in the middle of three lanes so it proved difficult to get to the right break down lane. I turned the engine off and after about ten seconds i was able to restart the engine and return to the highway. The same problem occurred again about a half a mile further down the road. Once again i turned the engine off and restarted it. The problem did not happen again…
ODI 10493084
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I had come to a stop light and was turning right when the car went into limp mode. Second time about two weeks later i was turning onto a entrance ramp to an interstate and was accelerating when it went into limp mode. It happened again two weeks later. About three weeks ago i was idling when the car totally cut off. I restarted it drove 5 miles and it went into limp mode when i was pulling into a parking lot.…
ODI 10520749
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The first occurrence was when i was beginning to accelerate at around 50 mph. The engine lost power and my engine and wrench light came on. Car began to shake and there was no response from the engine just high rpm's and no movement. I pulled over and turned the car off. When i restarted the car, the engine light was on but the wrench light was off. I continued to drive but about 20 miles down the road it did it…
ODI 10525121
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My ford 2010 fusion, when at a traffic light, stop sign, etc.. Would stall when i put my foot on the accelerator with very little response. Then it will finally pick up speed. I have not experience the "engine shut down" as of yet and i hope i don't. After reading the other "complaints", now i know what the problem is. Will take care of it as soon as possible! *tr
ODI 10501369
Engine · Power Train
My 2010 ford fusion failed me and my family yesterday in highway traffic. The car went into an idle mode and would not accelerate. I had to coast across three lanes of traffic and run up the curb to get my family to a safe area. I turned the car off, and then back on and the car started. The problem was the throttle body and the dealer replaced the failed unit at my cost. I see on the web, that a failed throttle…
ODI 10493090
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle lost power when driving. The rpms went to about 1000 rpm (jumping up and down). This caused me to have to pull to the side of the road. After stopping and restarting the car the car drove fine. This happened a few times. Luckily i did not have accident. I brought the car in and diagnosed by ford service on november 29 as faulty throttle body. The car has @ 41339 miles and this was not covered by warranty. *tr
ODI 10554727
Engine · Power Train
Driving interstate hwy at 65 mph, vehicle lost power. Traveling in the middle lane, the vehicle slowed in rush hour traffic to 5mph. I said my prayers due to the heavy traffic, thought this was the end. Was able to coast to the shoulder and called for a tow truck. Dealer reported that the throttle body had failed. Failed part replaced and vehicle is working normally. *tr
ODI 10503177
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on my way home. A wrench light illuminated in the dash and the car lost it power instantly. Slowing down to a complete stop. My latest incident was much scarier. I was on the cross island parkway in the bronx going with the traffic. Thank god i was in the shoulder, it happened again. The car was going about 60 mph and the same thing happened. I was able to get on the shoulder with out anyone running into the…
ODI 10523212
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Date and mileage of incident are guesses. Has happened on multiple occasions. When driving vehicle on highway or local roads, engine stalls as if it had no power, however, the tachometer indicates engine still running. Each time this occurs, vehicle has to be steered on to shoulder. When pulling onto shoulder, it vibrates tremendously. After it stops, you must put it into park, then restart the engine. Brought…
ODI 10525641
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle would lose all response to the accelerator pedal. It would happen at any time without warning, but first happened after speeding up after going over a speed bump. The next day it happened 3 times. On that last day, the day of the appointment at the dealership, it happened 4 times. The vehicle would not react to the input from the accelerator pedal. You would have to pull over, assuming there was a safe place…
ODI 10487698
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the freeway at 65 mph. The engine lost power as the engine light and wrench light went on. Pressing on the accelerator had no responsive. I had to navigate freeway traffic with no engine power to get off to the side of the road. As i came to a stop the car jerked a bit before i put it in park. I turned it off and let it sit for a while. After turning the car back on i got back on the road, only to…
ODI 10501264