2012 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 872
- 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 872 stored complaint records:
- 31 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- power steering · 144 records
- steering wheel · 45 records
- steering assist · 24 records
- service power · 23 records
- indicator illuminated · 22 records
- warning indicator · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 265 |
| 30–60k mi | 221 |
| 100–150k mi | 141 |
| 1–30k mi | 107 |
| 150–400k mi | 47 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering
Yesterday 2/15/2020 out of no where the (service power steering now, and the advance trac light came on under normal driving conditions doing 55mph on a curvy road. The problem is common and very unsafe for drivers. Not to mention extremely expensive to fix. Now why is it that only some of the cars are covered in the recall when all fords with the newly designed electronic steering are affected by the failure of…
ODI 11309485
Steering
The service advancetrac and service power steering came on. This happened 3 previous times and this is the 4th time. Every time i took it to the dealer. Every time i paid for something but they never truly fixed this. They have reset the error twice and made me buy new tires before resetting the error claiming worn tires were the root cause. Now happening again with new tires. This creates a dangerous circumstance…
ODI 11309424
Steering
While driving my vehicle the power assist system gave out making it hard for me to turn my steering wheel a message appeared power steering assist fault i took my vehicle to ford dealership on friday february 07-2020 was told ford denied request because it was beyond time for a subsequent failure
ODI 11308282
Steering
Started my car at work friday, feb 7th and after a few seconds of sitting there in the parking lot, a message popped up on my dash saying "power steering assist fault". My steering wheel wouldn't move. Shut my car off. Waited a minute. Started it back up. Waited another minute and no message. Haven't seen it since but also know there has been recalls on fusions for this. Unsure if mine falls into this recall. Called…
ODI 11307877
Steering
Steering gear failure caused power steering to fail, diagnostic code p07ae-09. Code above associated with recall - steering control module, steering gear replacement for certain 2011-2012 fusion models. The issue: mechanical failure associated with parts themselves, not with assembly of vehicle. My vehicle's steering gear is covered under a recall but because my vehicle was assembled at a different plant than other…
ODI 11307438
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
Steering
Power steering went out. Received messages on my instrument cluster telling me that my power steering needs to be serviced. I was driving about 30-40 mph. After researching the issue, it appears there was a recall issued in 2015, 15s18. However my car missed the build date by 12 days. I was told my ford my car was built on march 12th and the recall only covered up to feb 28th. I'm having the exact same issue that…
ODI 11301657
Steering
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT
ODI 11300636
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked however, while attempting to restart the vehicle the following day the power steering failure was experienced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the power steering needed to be replaced…
ODI 11301382
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had been placed under recall nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The contact took the vehicle to dewey ford located at [redacted], ankeny, ia 50021 where he had the vehicle serviced. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 35 mph, the power steering ceased without warning. The please service power steering light had…
ODI 11301647
Steering
I turned on my car and got a power steering assist fault. Turning the car off and back on doesn't not clear the fault. I have no power steering in my 2012 ford fusion.
ODI 11300208
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle the steering assist warning light illuminated and the steering ceased. The dealer tri state ford ([redacted], east liverpool, oh 43920 [redacted]) was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle should not be driven. The contact was informed that the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer to be…
ODI 11299685
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering wheel is hard to steer and a message keeps coming up on the dash saying 'service track'
ODI 11308086
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, the traction control warning light and advance track message displayed on the center console. The contact stated that the steering became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
ODI 11298141
Steering
Vehicle loss power steering while driving. Vehicle revert to manual steering mode while driving. It was so dangerous, not able to drive safely. During my investigation i found that ford already had recalled for similar fault for certain vins range but not for all vins ( recall notice : 15s18/nhtsa recall 15v-340). Unfortunately my vin is included in the recall vins. This already happened three time in my car, i took…
ODI 11297140
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the service power steering and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to seth wadley ford located at 333 n butler rd, pauls valley, ok 73075, [redacted], to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the…
ODI 11298205
Steering
My steering wheel keeps locking up. Not able to turn or drive car safely. Steering has been repaired once from recall but still quits working. Not safe to drive.
ODI 11292512
Steering
Started vehicle and went to pull away from curb and there was no power steering and then noticed steering light was on in the dash lights. Vehicle was shut off until the next day, went to assess problem and when vehicle was started the light was off and power steering was back working properly.
ODI 11289120
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving. Also, the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated and "see dealer immediately" was displayed. The contact called an unknown dealer to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the vin was not included in…
ODI 11289910
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed without warning and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove over a curb to avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensor failed. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The…
ODI 11289393
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph on the highway, the power steering suddenly failed. The contact exited the highway and parked at a nearby fuel station. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, the power steering continued to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was the same as the one listed in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11282429
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving at a moderate rate of speed, the power steering seized and the power assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering), but the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 156,000.
ODI 11282365
Steering
November 18, 2019 approximately 6:30 p.m. Central time i was driving my 2012 ford fusion which i have owned less than a month, on a dark, city street at approximately 20 miles an hour while looking for a business. Suddenly, the electric assist steering went out and the car became difficult to steer. A warning light was lilluminated on the dashboard advising of electric power steering fault. As i was shuttling…
ODI 11281868
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My cars power steering has completely ceased up. I bought it used just over a year ago in july 2018. The light has come on for service along with the traction control light. My car has roughly 170,000 miles, maybe a little less. In looking up this issue, there is a disturbing amt of people with the exact issue who have actually had accidents because of this. Luckily i have not but my car is now worthless as there is…
ODI 11286303
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving to work 11/4/19 i got a message on the dash saying power steering now and advancetrac when it came time to make a turn at a light after exiting the hwy i had to struggle and pull ... I couldn't believe my car lost power just like that. 71k miles no warning before that day of steering problems.
ODI 11278571