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
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 68 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the vehicle resumed to normal. The contact mentioned that the service power steering and the service advance trac warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10821043
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver without warning. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v3400000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10816817
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact started the vehicle and experienced a loss of power steering without warning. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the failure recurred after the repair was performed. The contact mentioned that the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10817167
Steering
I purchase this car used with 15000 km on, issue occurred at 73000km. Ford fusion 2012 sel awd i was driving to work and the steering locked up, it was extremely hard to steer. I drove it directly to the dealership. Benton fry ford belleville, on they inspected it and indicated that the controls arms needed to replaced. I told them to go head the approx.. Cost was $1000.00. However it is still possible that i would…
ODI 10817177
Steering
Complete power steering failure on a car with 20000 miles. Car was stationary when i turned it on the the warning came on. I could not drive it
ODI 10817261
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and the check power steering fluid light illuminated. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10809546
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
2012 fusion and we have already changed the rotors... && multiple tires... Always getting the tire pressure symbol && now there is an eletrical problem for the power steering... Many of the fuses are missing from where the manual said they should be... May have to pay thousands to get it fixed && still its just a 2012... Id expect something like this on a car thats 7-10 years old but not 3...
ODI 10809385
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving at any speed, the power steering indicator illuminated and the steering wheel locked up. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering gear failed. The power steering gear was replaced; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10925776
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the steering wheel required more force to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10874206
Steering
Driving about 45 mph and the steering began to feel "catchy". A couple of minutes later the service power steering light came on and alternated with the service accutrac.
ODI 10790426
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,071.....updated 03-31-16 *bf...updated 04/25/18*jb *tr
ODI 10795124
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while at driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was parked and restarted but the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not…
ODI 10790173
Steering
I was driving straight and in the middle of acceleration when my 2012 fusion sel began to make notification sounds. I read two notifications. The first one included a warning light for "service advancetrac". The second notification read "service power steering now". I continued to drive northbound to the highway. Upon turning and breaking to board the freeway, i realized the steering wheel was extremely tight. It…
ODI 10790661
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact was experiencing issues with the steering column in the vehicle. The dealer inspected and repaired the vehicle, but provided no written diagnosis to verify what was repaired. In addition, the traction control and eps warning indicators randomly flashed. As a result, the power steering and traction control failed randomly. The vin was not included in…
ODI 10966372
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Saturday, oct 31st, the low tire pressure was indicated and verified the right-front tire was low when the car was started. I drove the car 3000 feet about 25 mph and service advancetrac and power steering assist fault displayed. Brought the car to the dealership and they claim the tires need replacing. Excluding the low pressure in one tire, there should have not been a failure and the tires are not bald.
ODI 10788444
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel required excessive force in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist system failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was…
ODI 10786081
Steering
I live in alton, texas this is the second time i have this incident. 1. Time it happened the steering wheel was hard to move at first then was impossible to move. I was on the road close to home and i was able to park halfway in the driveway. Car was taken to dealer and was "fixed". 2. Time it happened i was at the parking lot barely going to avenue i decreased speed and was able to get home light went on steering…
ODI 10785883
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the traction control and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10811863
Body · Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my 2012 ford fusion home from work and was stopped at a stop light. When i resumed driving when the light turned green, my power steering suddenly malfunctioned while driving and i was no longer able to turn the vehicle causing me to crash into a pole. There was no warning, just total power steering failure while driving. It is extremely dangerous, and ford has recalled half a million vehicles for the…
Crash reported
ODI 10783811
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear might need to be replaced and the code needed to be cleared. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10806781
Steering
Develop a clunking noise in steering system at 82000 miles. Took the car to a ase mechanic in my town and it was diagnosed as a failed epas (power steering rack.) the bill for this is going to be between 1400-1600! I have read elsewhere online of ford recalling the fusion for trouble codes in the same steering rack for failed sensors and loss of power assist suddenly making the car difficult to steer and risking a…
ODI 10794704
Steering
My steering wheel power is flashing in my dash board and it is hard to turn my wheel. I was putting air in my tire and when i started the car back up the power steering appeared and i wasnt able to turn the wheel.
ODI 10781326
Steering
Was backing out of a parking space in a parking lot and the steering wheel lock while in motion.
ODI 10915107
Air Bags · Steering
Takata inflators have 2012 ford fuisn bot at hansel ford santarosa ca. Power stearing went out and they charged me 800 dollars to fix .then found out it was a recall is that legal ? Now we have the air bag recall they keep beating around the bush saying don't have part to fix .do i have to pay for this recall to have owned five ford's in the past was a good customer really feel screwed by ford always owned domestic…
ODI 11255444
Steering
Power steering failed suddenly while my daughter was driving on roadway. Almost involved in crash due to inability to steer!
ODI 10779534