2012 Ford Fusion Suspension Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 18 records
- control arms · 5 records
- lower control · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Backed out of garage and noticed left front of hood was lower than right side. Found a broken spring on left front strut assembly. When replacing the left front spring, i found that this was actually the 2nd break on that spring, the other break was heavily rusted, so had happened long before. The new break was approximately 1 coil farther up the spring. When i removed the right front strut assembly, i noticed that…
ODI 11240824
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
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
The low tire pressure light came on inside the dash as i was pulling into my driveway. So i drove about .01mile to get air. After i put air in the tire,started the car and immediately got a warning that power steering needed servicing. Then got another warning that advance track needed servicing. All happened at the same time and the power steering was completely gone out. The dealership quoted me $1809 to fix the…
ODI 11185044
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Front left transmission seal leaking, axle shaft loose and damaged, wheel increasingly wobbly with speed. Directly and negatively affects brake rotors and pads as well as wheel knuckle stability and shock absorber wear. Car is dangerous to drive as steering control has decreased dramatically. The rubber seal around the transaxle on the left (driver side) front wheel axle has been sliced open from the inside by metal…
ODI 11118712
Steering · Suspension
Starting at 36,000- 120,000 miles the control arms wear prematurely. Given the design of the linkage system this causes the steering to bind in a fashion that causes the driver to have to over steer to get the power steering to overcome the bound linkages and momentary loss of control
ODI 11112301
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
It was a chain-collision. The lexus in front of me slammed into an acura, and i slammed into the lexus at about 50mph. Severe damage to my car (it has been deemed a total loss by ins.) we were southbound on i-35 near the continental exit in dallas texas on sunday may 13 2018 at about 3pm.
Crash reported
ODI 11097003
Air Bags · Suspension
Letter from senator isakson on behalf of constituent re repair date for 2012 ford fusion two safety recall notices. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repairs. *js
ODI 11079268
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Just had recall # 16b38 done 1/24/18. Driving my husband to work and my engine light came on, took it to have scan done and it's my gas tank or cap? The tech told me my tank is not breathing, neither am i. Not a happy camper. There is currently a recall on the air bags, # 17s01. That's all i need to have an air bag go off and kill everyone in the car. There is also a recall # 15s18 the steering. I would really…
ODI 11073916
Suspension
Lower control arms premature wear after power train reprogram
ODI 11090213
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering and advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving various speeds. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to hixson ford auto plex in leesville, la [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11016045
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
After power steering failed, car was repaired under a recall notice at local ford dealership. The steering rack was replaced. 3 hours after picking up the car, when leaving work, the power steering failed again while in motion on a city street going under 40 mph decelerating coming to a red light. Received warning "service power steering now" and "service advanctrac." these are the same warnings received prior to…
ODI 10994605
Body · Steering · Suspension
POWER STEERING WENT OUT
Crash reported
ODI 10913577
Suspension
Both the front left and right sway bars have come loose causing significant damage resulting in both components needing to be replaced after 51,700 miles. This is a car has met all regular maintenance schedules and is well cared for.
ODI 10908272
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While the vehicle was being diagnosed, the mechanic stated that the vehicle was in need of major repair. The diagnostic produced failure codes: (dtcs) and (p07aen and 0415) regarding the control arms in the lower suspension. The mechanic informed the contact that the front suspension arms right and left needed to be replaced as soon as possible. The contact took the vehicle…
ODI 10896672
Suspension
October 14, 2015 replaced both front coil springs (broke near the top). I know that one or both of them broke when i was backing out of my driveway onto the street and turning the steering wheel to start down the street. That was the only time that i heard a loud noise like a spring breaking and started to hear a rubbing sound a short time later, which i was told was the broken spring rubbing against the tire.
ODI 11040420
Steering · Suspension
On 6-14-15 had just turned into a road when instrument panel rung and showed service advancetrac and service power steering. Was trying to get to a safe spot to park and it immediately rung and said service power steering now. The power steering went out and was impossible to drive. The car was towed to ford dealership where they said the steering gear was to be replaced and ford covered everything due to the…
ODI 10733835
Steering · Suspension
While traveling home on the interstate with my spouse and child, the car warning system suddenly flashed "power steering failure" and "auto traction failure" and i lost power steering in the vehicle. In this frightening moment, the car was difficult to drive as we slowed to a safe speed and returned to our home. On october 1, 2014 my wife attempted to drive the car but was physically unable to back the vehicle out…
ODI 10644126
Steering · Suspension
Was leaving the mall with my son and mother. Got into my car started the engine and right away the alert came on stating service advance trac system and power steering fault indicator came on ..... My steering wheel was completely stiff... Made it very difficult to make a turn... First thing this morning i took the vehicle to the ford dealership apprx 3 miles from my home..and was told the repair cost was apprx…
ODI 10625768
Suspension
Noticed a noise in right front quadrant while slowly driving through local parking lot. Noise appeared have a "rotating' component. Suspected a cv joint failure. Dealer determined a failure in lower ball joint. Design requires replacement of lower control arm assembly. Recommended replacing both lower control arms. Cost to me is $750.00. Dealer rep's stated that failure is the result of absence of grease fittings in…
ODI 10542587
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
There have been four incidents with the car: *the battery had to be replaced in less than a year *the car shut off on the interstate in 60 miles per hour traffic *car taken in june 2014 for a recall *last incident, car is 2 years old with 44,000 miles, front end failure; parts needed to repair include lower control arm and tie rod ends at a cost of approximately $1500 i've called ford to report the latest incident…
ODI 10617805
Steering · Suspension
I was making a left turn on a dirt road when the power steering went out and my steering wheel jerked the opposite direction and i went off the side of the road and did damage to my fender. I took it to the ford dealer that i purchased it from for warranty fix and to fix my fender and they denied my work and wouldn't fix the power steering even though the code po7ae and u0415 clearly came up. This is a huge safety…
Crash reported
ODI 10502389
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Hail damage, paintless dent repair, could be reason for unexplained tire tread wear, and/or knocking sound when backing up and turning. My fusion is still under warranty. Please advise with any information that may be helpful.
ODI 10617393