2012 Ford Fusion Unknown Or Other Problems
- 83
- 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 83 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- door handle · 30 records
- side door · 15 records
- open door · 15 records
- inside door · 15 records
- door latch · 13 records
- drivers side · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I brought this unit at an auction, but the wheel continues to look on me.... Now several lights are on including check engine.
ODI 11301599
Unknown Or Other
The inside drivers door handle breaks and makes it impossible to exit the car without rolling down the window and using the outside door handle. This is very dangerous and makes exiting the car in an emergency difficult and could lead to injury. This appears to be fairly common with the ford fusion.
ODI 11297166
Unknown Or Other
I stopped to get gas, put my car in park, and shut the car off. It started rolling forward as i was trying to get out. I leaped back in and hit the brake and put the emergency brake on. After that, the car wouldn't start because it was registering that the car was in reverse even though the gear shift was in park. I went into the gear shift area by pulling off the center console and manually put it in neutral so i…
ODI 11253991
Unknown Or Other
Unable to open drivers side door from inside - drivers side electric door locks and inside handle will not open door. Must put window down and reach out side to open door
ODI 11251951
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Driving down i35 at 75 mph advance trace came on and lost steering as it took it to the nearest dealer and said rackandpinion need replaced to get system to talk no steering on vechel i see recall on this but dealer says it is not and i must file a complaint on ford i order to get it fixed with out paying 2600 for repair
ODI 11242481
Unknown Or Other
The interior door handle can can break internally when exposed to high temperatures such as a hot summer day on a regular basis. The plastic used off-gases and loses structural integrity over time unfil failure occurs potentially trapping a person who is unable to reach the exterior handle in the vehicle. According to my research this is a pattern of happenings with the 2012 ford fusion due to a change by ford in…
ODI 11242602
Unknown Or Other
Door latch - driver's door interior handle - failed. Symptoms appear to be the same failure mode reported on numerous ford models and years. The handle does not control the door. The lock mechanism does not function.
ODI 11229866
Unknown Or Other
I had a leak under the front of the car, staining my driveway. Even after having the ptu replaced, i still had a leak. I only realized it was leaking when i had to park in a different location in my driveway. I brought it to another garage. Found out that the transmission tube were rusted, thus leaking transmission fluid. The garage replaced the transmission tubes, and replaced all the fluid.
ODI 11217662
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall - ford dealership has failed to fix this cars airbag. I've made numerous appts that have either been cancelled or forgotten by the dealership due to unavailable parts, or human error. Ive been told the parts were on order, the parts were unavailable, there were far too many recalls and the dealership couldnt mert the demand, and also completely forgotten altogether! Dealership was supposed to call us…
ODI 11217185
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
When i was decelerating the car would vibrate. Only happened in town, not on highway. I was told i had to replace the driveshaft and left spring, which was broken!
ODI 11192263
Unknown Or Other
The driver inside door handle will not open door. I see there have been recalls for models before and after 2012 for this problem. I am 70 yrs old and cannot repair this myselflf not have funds to have repair. Is there a recall for this model and problem
ODI 11184746
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall tranmission sometimes does not shift correctly
ODI 11181770
Unknown Or Other
When moving, a strong blow and vibration occurs in the car as a result of changing the changes in the lime
ODI 11185474
Unknown Or Other
When trying to open the drivers side door from the inside on my fusion, the door handle let loose and i could no longer get out of the car. The door handle is apparently broken. I bought the car used and it worked perfectly until last evening. Apparently door handles on different years of fusion have done the same and ford replaced them. All of the cars are the exact same interior as mine appears to be on the videos…
ODI 11149603
Unknown Or Other
I can't get out of my ford fusion, i've tried the driver's door handle, and it won't open the door, took to ford dealer, they told me door handle is broken, not under warrantee, i've barely had my car 2 months, tried rolling down driver's window, and the door lock has jammed, twice, causing me a life death situation, where, i was literally trapped in my car for 25 minutes, twice, no phone or water, and passerby's…
1 injury
ODI 11122359
Unknown Or Other
Sbs break system. Repairs from dealer is not fixing the problem. The car sometimes speeds up, when using breaks.
ODI 11144493
Unknown Or Other
Power steering assist fault. Started car steering wheel would not move then power steering assist fault came on the car
ODI 11113503
Unknown Or Other
Hi my door hadles on my 2012 ford fusion are loose and sticking out can not lock doors manuely or with key. Called ford not on recall,but 2013 and 2014 are. This is a ford defect and i think they should have to recall this.i now have to pay for their defected problym not right ty
ODI 11111541
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall incident where on multiple occasions vehicle was jumping out of gear , one specific incident where two passengers where in vehicle and vehicle jumped into department of vehicle building while car was in parked gear and police report was made due to no one physically in drivers seat.
Crash reported
ODI 11164918
Unknown Or Other
On interstate 59 alabama car went dead losed all power battery light came on a second got off road tried to crank turned key on and car kept grinding like it was trying to crank without touching key had to turn it to off to stop it from trying to crank set there for 30min then started.. Got home 30 miles later. Started off this morning died again 2 blocks from house. Same thing again
ODI 11097882
Engine · Unknown Or Other
During summer months with air conditioning running, the cabin of the car fills with heavy exhaust fumes whether the air is recirculated or outside air. Daily commute is less than 10 minutes and traffic is light. I keep my windows closed when air conditioning is on. I haven't noticed this problem in the winter. I am worried about being exposed to dangerous carbon monoxide levels in the car. This occurs every time the…
ODI 11113687
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
When driving the vehicle on an incline, or the engine is under loaad, the temperature gague goes up, but as soon as i come out of it, the temperature returns to normal. I have had it tested and it is not actually overheating. Have a new water pump, thermostat, sensor and radiator. Also, the car symbol on the instrument panel is on and all doors and trunk are closed. Had to take it to the dealer, they've determined…
ODI 11100126
Unknown Or Other
Went to open my door to get out of my car & out of nowhere the door handle would not work. To get out of my car right now i need to put down the window & reach out to open with outside handle or get out passenger side due to cold temperatures & not being able to put the window down. It's really inconvenient. I have seen where other vehicles have had recalls with similar problems.
ODI 11081166
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was in park, ignition turned off. The driver's side door would not open. Had to roll down the window to open the door with the outside door latch. Took to ford dealer, gross motors in spencer, wi. They replaced broken part in latch assembly, cost $100. Vehicle has 55,000 miles.
ODI 11076636
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Door latches stopped working not able to open any doors and the check oil lights comes on but just had multiple oil changes dealer not able to reset system the system has to be replaced extremely hard to turn the stearin wheel.
ODI 11081184