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.
Steering
Error code c1277 power steering failure. Driving down the hwy power steering failure light/warning comes on and power steering goes out. Took everything in my power to keep the car between the lines. This is very unsafe for it makes the vehicle very unsafe to drive.
ODI 11081304
Steering
This is the third time my steering has locked up on my car while driving. This is a big safety hazard! This part on ford fusions was recalled a couple years back and this part ihave been fixed by ford dealerships multiple times. If a part is under recall and fixed why do i have t continue to keep getting the same issue fixed!
ODI 11078905
Steering
I was driving my vehicle back home from the movies and i had my nephews with me. The message came up on my dash saying 'service power steering now' it was midnight so i was not able to call anyone to see what the issue was. Thankfully i made it home and dropped my nephews off at their homes. The next day i was getting ready to leave to work and the message was still there and i was no longer able to turn my steering…
ODI 11090748
Steering
Complete loss of power steering on the highway. Almost caused a severe, deadly accident. Was able to pull the car over and get towed home. Had a mechanic check it out and everything looks fine, started up and power steering has returned. I am too afraid to drive my vehicle now, so i am carpooling to work. Please issue a recall, many fusions are having this issue, yet no recall on my vin! That is wrong. Ford is aware…
ODI 11079566
Steering
The "power steering assist fault" warning flashing on 2012 ford fusion upon turning on vehicle, experienced a power steering failure and steering wheel was extremely tough to turn.
ODI 11074638
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (oc welch ford lincoln, [redacted], hardeeville, sc 29927) where the contact was advised that she would have to pay to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer opened a case and advised the contact to call her…
ODI 11075582
Steering
Recall 15s18 steering gear, while driving the steering while turning the make a noise . Took it to jim click ford because a code didn't show on dash ford will not cover the cost to replace the steering gear which is the issue with the car. So we are unable to drive the car it is dangerous/ unsafe to drive the vehicle. The steering make noise when in motion, stationary on street and highway when turning the steering…
ODI 11081927
Steering
The dash on my car reads 'power steering assist fault.' the recall is for 'epas steering efforts' this recall was performed once on my car already back in 2015, however the dealership only reprogram the module. They never the defective parts, which means they only half did the job. Now my car actually has power steering failure and the same error is coming up on the dash. I reached out to the dealership and they…
ODI 11072185
Power Train · Steering
The first time my power steering went out was when i was turning onto a busy intersection and was almost hit by two cars that were going pretty fast. I was able to drive it to a nearby ford service center and the fixed three recalls: the throttle body, the powertrain, and power steering. Not even 8 months later, those same three issues went out again. The power steering went out when i was on the highway going 70…
ODI 11076118
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. After starting the vehicle, the steering column seized as a 'don't drive the vehicle" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to crown motors ([redacted], redding, ca) where it was diagnosed that the steering wiring was corroded and needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure,…
ODI 11074087
Steering
After my wife stopping to fill up the gas tank, she started the car again to find out that the power steering failure message appeared on the dash. She couldn't move the steering wheel, luckily there was a parking spot right in front of her. She was able to get it towed to a ford facility, she had to get a rental car and wait 3 days before ford could look at it. After they looked at it they said the part that broke…
ODI 11074390
Steering
I was getting in my car to leave walmart, saturday 2/3/2018 when a warning flashed on my dashboard saying "power steering assist fault" thats when i realized i had no power steering. I then had to have my car towed to my house first then monday 2/5/2018 to long lewis ford.
ODI 11071555
Steering
While driving today, the power steering stopped providing support. Advancetrac and power steering failure now display in the message center. I almost hit a pedestrian as the ps failed as i was making a lh turn. When the assit failed, the car straightened out and i was headed right for a person standing on the curb
ODI 11066832
Steering
While driving the service power steering and service advancetrac warning show up in the display. We made it home with no loss of power steering. The next morning started the car and now warning light say service power steering now. There is now a complete loss of power steering. I went on internet and seen a recall (15s18) for epas steering and found out it was only for cars manufactured up until 2/28/2012 and…
ODI 11067024
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The advancetrac system has gone bad, forcing me to lose power steering and power to the engine. Incredibly hard to diagnose the exact problem. Replaced multiple sensors and fuses and issue still exist.
ODI 11066469
Steering
I was driving at 545 am monday, jan 29th. Advancetrac power steering light came on. Driving immediately became more difficult. Had to fight to keep the car in the lane. I drove home safely. I learned about the recall on my vehicle, but ford told me it didnt apply. Now, today steering wheel is locked and i can not get the car to the dealer. Seems to me like the recall might be at work and may affect more vehicles…
ODI 11066647
Steering
2012 ford fusion sel 67000 miles. During operation the vehicle exhibited a service power steering assist notice. Without change to steering habit. Luckily while pulling into an empty parking lot the notice changed to service power steering now, and proceeded to lose power steering altogether. After taking it to charles gabus ford, they ran diagnostics and told me it was $1500 to replace the entire system due to a…
ODI 11066459
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to his destination with no power steering ability. The vehicle was powered off and restarted, but the failure recurred. Griffeth ford lincoln (located at [redacted], presque isle, me 04769, [redacted]) diagnosed that the steering…
ODI 11166347
Steering
Power steering failure while driving my vehicle. Ford has diagnosed the issue, and replacing of steering gear is required due to power steering failure. Diagnostics code u3000. In my opinion, this vehicle should be covered under recall #15s18. My vehicle was manufactured 6 days outside the time window for recall #15s18. However, it was manufactured in the same facility, only 6 days outside the time window for…
ODI 11064255
Steering
On 1/4/18 i got in my car and noticed the car was pulling to the left, it would stop pulling at speeds over 40mph. Thinking it could possible be a tire issue i had them rotated (tires have less than 12k miles on them) i then noticed that the car was now pulling to the right constantly. When i was driving on the interstate the car flashed a service advanctrac and service power steering now warning. While i was…
ODI 11061542
Steering
The dashboard info displays "power assist failure" when stationary (a cold start), either when the key is turned to the on position, or after starting the engine. The steering wheel will require great effort to turn it when this happens. This warning happens now about 1 to 3 times a week. It started at about 74000 miles. Currently the car has 80000 miles. To work around the problem, the ignition is turned to off,…
ODI 11058450
Steering
As i drove into work parking lot steering power light came on. Two hours later i went to try the car and steering was gone and had to have someone drive it to a station. The rack and pinion are not working.
ODI 11055026
Steering
Vehicle was in motion when power steering service notification came on. We pulled into a gas station and shut the car off. Upon turning the car back on, the steering wheel was locked and the car was undrivable from that point and had to be towed.
ODI 11055461
Steering
15s18/15n01 reprogram power steering control module and steering gear extended coverage
ODI 11054441
Steering
The steering assistt fault comes on now , my steering doesn't work, almost got in a wreck..also my advance traction comes on at the same time, i paid good money for this car. I think ford needs to fix this problem at their expense.
ODI 11053334