2010 Ford Fusion Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 457
- 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 457 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- fuel system · 34 records
- check engine · 26 records
- fuel tank · 22 records
- system gasoline · 21 records
- purge valve · 20 records
- throttle body · 19 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 179 |
| 60–100k mi | 140 |
| 100–150k mi | 49 |
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased a new 2010 ford fusion hybrid se from a ford dealership in fairfax, va. After owning the vehicle for approximately 9 years, the vehicle no longer operates in electric mode (it only operates in gas mode). My average mpg has dropped from 37-40 mpg to 25-27 mpg. I took it to a ford dealership service center manassas, va in nov 2019 who indicated they are aware of the problem but they have no solution to fix…
ODI 11291165
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
In motion on highway with cruise control car dashboard shows 'stop safely now' loose acceleration. Turn car off then back on and can drive. Check engine light on. Told vacuum pump creating issue. Replaced and car okay. While in motion on highway during acceleration 'stop safely now' entire car shuts down while driving. Loss of brakes, steering, acceleration. Get car towed back to shop and told acid leak degraded…
ODI 11299590
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My 2010 ford fusion had the service power steering light come on while driving down the highway, and then the power steering went out and the service advancetrac came on. I called the dealership and even though my car has two open recalls for airbags and fuel tank, along with an extended one on my throttle body, they can't get my car in until next month. I've tried disconnecting the battery terminals, and replaced…
ODI 11268300
Fuel/Propulsion System
After pumping gas in the vehicle, the engine does not turn on. The engine chokes and turns directly to battery mode. You must floor the gas pedal 3 to 4 different times in order for the vehicle to start. Must sit and wait about 5 minutes for the idleing to stop before putting car into drive mode.
ODI 11307522
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car no longer converting to electric vehicle as it used to under similar circumstances. Only time it switches to electric vehicle is when brake is depressed, coasting down hill or at a stop. Dealer has run ford diagnostics and has no idea what is wrong. The same issue is being reported on various websites.
ODI 11280377
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We had driven to a football game, when we returned to the car it would not start. All the lights worked, it turned over perfectly every time, but it would not start. Had it towed to the mechanic in the morning and it started for them. However, after multiple test they were able to get it to stop starting. Checked the codes and it said o2 sensor. Replaced o2 sensor. Car died on my way home from the mechanic while…
ODI 11268306
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and turned off. The contact was able to turn on the ignition and park on the side of the road, but the vehicle stalled again. In addition, the check engine and battery/charging alert warning indicators illuminated. The contact also noticed fuel leaking from both exhaust pipes and noticed a fuel stain underneath the vehicle. The…
ODI 11241392
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving 70 mph down the highway and my car just quit running. A few warning lights came on and i pulled over to the shoulder of the road. I was able to restart the car and merged onto the highway; the car quickly died again. I had the car towed home and was unable to start the car again since the anti-theft lock light was on. I had the car towed to a dealership and i am waiting to hear back from them.
ODI 11233823
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving down interstate or street car orange wrench light comes on car goes into limp mode close to getting hit
ODI 11229863
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel smell while driving, and also when filling gas it will not show that it is full.
ODI 11243284
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank crack: nhtsa campaign number: 15v793000 safety recall 15s34 this is a known issue for this model however the recall did not include my vin. The recall included 2.5 and 3.0 liter engines mine is 3.5 liter v6. I am having the exact same issue as the complaint filed may 2,2019. Nhtsa id number: 11205410 vehicle identification number listed in original complaint 3fahp0hg2ar**** if i fill my car above a half of…
ODI 11220590
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I had already gotten my throttle body repaired the year before my car started jolting as if it was malfunctioning again. This time though the vehicle would jump when i tried accelerate from stop, rpms would go all the way up to 5 before switching gears and the speedometer would move up and down while electrical lights flickered. Took it to ford and nothing was found so i got an oil change and transmission flush.…
ODI 11277725
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car is having tank issues. It will not go even if you press the gas. It begin to jerk then cut off and continue to drain my battery. If try to start won't stay started was told it was fuel pump leaking. It was being driven on the highway begin to smell fuel.
ODI 11217992
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Rapid deceleration: while driving on the freeway rapid deceleration occurred. Car slowed to about 25mph and would not accelerate when gas pedal was pushed. Exited freeway.. Turned engine off and restarted. Car operated normal. No error icons showed. About a half mile from home problem reoccurred crawled home at 10mph. Next several days problem did not reoccur. About a week later same problem reoccurred while driving…
ODI 11255452
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. After refueling the vehicle, the contact detected a fuel odor and noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the top portion of the fuel tank was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 11192202
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the vehicle was at loganville ford (3460 us 78, loganville, ga 30052) for regular scheduled maintenance, the mechanic found a leak and stated that the fuel tank needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas-17256003. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
ODI 11182717
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall auto accident frontal bumper damaged, no air bag deployed. Insurance not fix claim due to 1000.00 deductible and left with expense of repairs
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11190406
Fuel/Propulsion System
If i fill my car above a half of a tank it leaks out all over the place and it leaks wether im driving or parked
ODI 11205410
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
1- driver side locked handle broken won't locked, 2-check fuel fill inlet and engine light turn 3-power steering problem
ODI 11221755
Fuel/Propulsion System
CODE: P1450 RECALL 15V793000
ODI 11202599
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Wheels
While in motion my vehicle does not speed up when coming from a dead stop. Even traveling speeds of 60mph i can not push on the gas and proceed fast enough to quickly switch lanes. It runs high rpms
ODI 11173832
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filled car with gas a couple of weeks after replacing canister purge valve began to smell fuel. I took the car into the dealer on 14 december 2018 for the air bag recall and asked to have the fuel smell checked. The technician told the tank was cracked and needs replacing. He showed me with the car on the rack that fuel was leaking from the top of the tank.
ODI 11161475
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed to have a fuel system without a fuel cap. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing because it failed an emissions test. The test read that the fuel cap was missing and the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to columbia ford ([redacted], columbia, ct 06237,…
ODI 11172051
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to cavalier ford greenbrier (1515 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320) where it was diagnosed that the evaporator purge valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was…
ODI 11162902
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall i was driving and the car began to slow down rapidly. I was unable to control where i was going and unable to accelerate or decelerate. I have no control over the vehicle when this happens. It is not an all the time problem, but does happen very often. The check engine light comes on when it happens and the car accelerates briefly before instantly shutting off. The wrench symbol also comes on before…
ODI 11133302