2012 Ford Fusion Electric Power Assist System Problems
- 4
- 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.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electric Power Assist System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in any…
ODI 11103761
Electric Power Assist System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was an electrical failure concerning the electronic power steering (eps). Initially, the eps warning indicator had not illuminated; however, as the failure progressed, the warning indicator kept flashing. The contact stated that the steering wheel was hard to maneuver in either direction when the failure occurred. A dealer had not been contacted…
ODI 11099235
Electric Power Assist System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the eps failed within two months of being repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed, but then remained illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The dealer (lance cunningham ford, 4101 east clinton highway, knoxville, tn 37912, [redacted]) refused to provide a permanent remedy. The contact…
ODI 11104043
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned several times. The contact found it difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. During each incident, the low tire pressure sensor illuminated prior to the failure. The contact checked the tire pressure and discovered that it was normal. After restarting the vehicle, the service power steering and advance trac…
ODI 10592430