2012 Ford Fusion Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 67
- 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 67 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 68 records
- light came · 17 records
- service power · 12 records
- steering wheel · 11 records
- steering assist · 11 records
- service advancetrac · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
There was a recall for the power steering assist and it was y taken in for service last year and today the power steering assist came on twice and i lost all power steering while driving the vehicle thank goodness i want going to fast and was able to pull the vehicle over and shut it off and back on and it was working again. This had happened a few months ago as well.
ODI 11220397
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Having issues with the advanctrac failure. This is the second time this has occurred the first was covered under warranty. This time the warranty has expired. Took it to the dealership and they quoted me a $1800 quote to fix. This is a issue that everyone with this vehicle is having. I came outside and my time had went flat when i proceed to add air to it and got in the car to leave. I had absolutely no power…
ODI 11132336
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving down interstate, vehicles steering assist warning light came on. Immediately the car became difficult to steer and turn. Controlling the vehicle was extremely difficult.
ODI 11093676
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
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering failed and the car left the highway and both front tires blew out and damage to the wheel and undercarraige was apparent.
Crash reported
ODI 11051606
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle was parked in my driveway upon returning from errands. The next morning the power steering assist and the advancetrac system failure lights were on. This has happened before while driving and after parking at my workplace. Usually restarting the vehicle would correct the issue. This time it would not reset and i brought it to the ford dealership where it was purchased. I understand there was a recall on…
ODI 11043803
Electronic Stability Control
I was on my way home from work and the lights just came on for no reason. Steering wheel locks on sharp turns at slow speeds. Cuts off bluetooth when it happens. Abs, traction and brake light come on. I looked on cars.com and saw a recall in 2015 for this same thing. I got my car in early 2016. Under my vin it says the power steering was serviced in 2014 before they even knew about the recall. Now the ford…
ODI 11044067
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Wheels
Takata recall i received the notification concerning the airbag recall in the mail the day before the vehicle was involved in an accident and was eventually considered to be a total loss. The airbag in the drivers side did deploy and pieces of what i thought were glass were embedded in my skin on my left hand though there wasn't any glass in that area that seemed to be loose. I also noticed that the airbag continued…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11044024
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was traveling down a main street and i heard a beep and power steering assist fault lite up on my dash as well with service advancetrac came on so i pull off the road and into a parking lot and my wheel all the sudden got stiff. I sat there for a few trying to figure out what was wrong and i turned the car off and let it sit for a few mins and turned it back on hoping it would go away well it didn't, so i got it…
ODI 11033314
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Luckily while parked, wife started up her 2012 fusion to go to work. Power assist fault and service advancetrac display in info screen and car has no power steering or traction control. Had vehicle diagnosed, fault codes u3000 and u2011 were present. Called dealership who said no open recall on vin. Recall 15s18 does not cover my vin even though the car fits all of the criteria for the recall including date and…
ODI 11018991
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Restraint control module - sensor assembly failed
ODI 11011180
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Warning: "service advancetrac"/"service power steering now" on dash. Lost power steering. Recall 15v340000 does not cover my vin. Have to drive w/o p. Steering, cannot afford to fix. Opened case with ford, # cas-12641499. Hope to get my vin included in recall.
ODI 11003216
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
The electric power stearing went out while i was driving on the highway going 70 mph and pulled me off to the side of the highway and blew out my tire.
ODI 11073483
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the "power steering assist fault" and "service advance track" warning messages displayed and the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (brookland ford in brookland, mi) were notified of the failure, but no assistance…
ODI 11080688
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving on a highway, the tcs indicator light came on and lost power steering. The following messages also came on - "service power steering now" and "service advancetrac"
ODI 10959106
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving on the 15 n at about 70 mph. The steering wheel veered to the left and locked. At this time, the power steering was lost. Took it to the dealer and he said that the rack and pinion was no responding to any input and needed to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10939273
Electronic Stability Control
Throttle body. I looked it up and found a "recall" situation?
ODI 10905523
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
July 15,2016 my 2012 ford fusion, with 30,212 miles jerked and stalled. Had to coast to the side of the road. To restart and the wrench light came on. Took to dealer on july 18 was told it sounded like the emission throttle but have to run test i need to pay 115.00 that would go toward the repair have a extended warranty but she states it's on me.
ODI 10885650
Electronic Stability Control
Unaware that my throttle control transmission was defective. My car shut off, while i was driving at approximately 35/40 mph, on a bend entering a bridge and i was almost hit by a bus. When i started car up again, it went into limp mode and it creeped until i got to a safe area and had to have it towed. Ford repaired it for free after i made numerous calls but i had to pay for a rental which cost me $140.00. If i…
ODI 10876850
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Mu 2012 ford fusion lost power to the steering on the highway so when i pulled the steering wheel hard so i can get to the side of the highway when i finally got to to the side of the highway i turned the car off and turned it back on the steering wheel will not move and a message on the dashboard appears and say service "power steering know" so i had to call a tow truck and when it got to the dealership they said…
ODI 10859774
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Driving at 60 mph i could hear friction worsens and car would lose momentum easily because of the friction. Then i start to hear a knocking sound somewhere in the engine perhaps or the wheel unsure and as all that worsens, i can feel the car losing control like it's gotten a flat tire. Power steering got stiffer while the car kind of drifted left and then right as tho i was going to lose control of the vehicle. It…
ODI 10853041
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
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving car warning indicator on cluster flashed "service advance track now, but car continued to drive fine. Parked car at store and upon return and starting of car pulled out of parking lot and had no power steering almost impossible to steer car at this point, then warning on dash displayed "service power steering now", and "service advanced trak now". Was able to get car to dealer, but as of today 7/2/2015…
ODI 10731751
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 60 mph, the stabilitrac warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and operated as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
ODI 10716631