2012 Ford Fusion Service Brakes Problems
- 46
- 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 46 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 23 records
- brake pads · 11 records
- independent mechanic · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
- taken independent · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While accelerating from a traffic light, there was a grinding noise coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was metal-to-metal contact between the brake pads and the rotors. The contact was concerned that the…
ODI 11067180
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11061582
Service Brakes
2012 ford fusion purchased from autofair ford 08/11 2.5ltr , 6 speed manual, 62k miles original owner. On 02/09/2017 about 2 pm upon approaching a rural stop sign experienced an abs brake action due to very slippery snow conditions. I stopped very slowly and was surprised the abs activated, in fact i don't think i have ever had them activate like this. 5 very loud banging sounds as someone was hitting the front…
ODI 10954612
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated excessive pressure was needed when depressing the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to be able to stop safely at any speed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
ODI 10937807
Service Brakes · Steering
2012 ford fusion recall when coming to a stop sign, i went to put my foot on the brakes and my steering pulled to the right and i could not steer the car and the brake pedal went straight to the floor. There is no broken brake lines. When this happen it steered me into another car that was parked on the street. After the accident i did a safety recall through car max and found out that there is a safety recall 15n01…
Crash reported
ODI 10915024
Service Brakes
On cold starts this summer i back out of my driveway and press the brakes to stop and the brake pedal is rock hard and i can't stop. This is going to be my third time for this problem. The dealership has replaced the brake booster, master cylinder, brake fluid reservoir and brake booster check valve and vacuum hose.
ODI 10905699
Service Brakes
I went in for a routine oil change and car check up. They told me there is brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster and it rusted. Back brakes and rotors needed, flushing system $1400? They said i was lucky cause they could give out at anytime causing a fatal accident.
ODI 10861683
Electrical System · Seats · Service Brakes
Driver seat, heater got super hot to the point of burning a few time, then stopped working altogether by 68k miles. Brakes, right side front completely wore thru outside pad only by 48k miles, right rear did same thing by 70k. In both instances only one pad was shot. Why only one pad wearing to backing plate, looks like pads not releasing. Electrical, all windows, including moon roof, open by themselves while…
ODI 10872135
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact that while reversing and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was at an incline and she continued to depress the brake pedal but it traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact turned violently to the right in order to avoid crashing into the neighbors house and crashed into a fence on the drivers…
ODI 10852902
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the brake system failed to engage. On one occasion, the contact reversed from the drive way and the brake pedal stuck to the floor board causing the contact to crash into a fence. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
ODI 10852394
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While shifting the gear shifter into drive, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal. The pedal failed to depress and the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced and reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10836452
Power Train · Service Brakes
What feels like is brakes sticking. 1st noticed when backing out of driveway one morning. I put car in reverse it wouldn't move without acceleration. On good days it moves on it's own. When it's acting up and i let off acceleration, car stops itself abruptly without applying brake. Early this week me and my son were stopped at drive thru window (thank god not at a stop light). When i went to accelerate to leave, my…
ODI 10731932
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact took the vehicle in to the dealer for a check-up and it was found that the rear passenger side of the brake pads were metal on metal. The brake pads were replaced; however, 5,000 miles later, the brakes started to make a grinding sound again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and it was determined that the brakes needed to be replaced again. The dealer…
ODI 10702583
Control Module · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns 2012 ford fusion hybrid. The contact states that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed. The brake light illuminated after the brakes were applied. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a faulty wiring of the anti-theft system. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
ODI 10662468
Service Brakes · Steering
I was driving at a speed of no more than 40 mph. I was on my way home from picking y children up from school when the power steering went completely out on my car. There is a warning light on in my vehicle that says service power steering now and service advantrac. This is the first time this happened. I had my two young children with me the time it went out. The steering became extremely hard to control however no…
ODI 10644417
Service Brakes
I brought my car in to the dealers for a warranty issue. Upon checking the vehicle, they informed me the rear brake pads were worn to the metal and were damaging the rotors. They suggested it was unsafe as is and i should have the rear pads and rotors replaced asap. I drive long distances each day and usually get 70-80,000 miles before needing the front pads replaced and over 100,000 miles before needing new rotors…
ODI 10640068
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Left for work this morning and first time i used my right turn signal, the signal made that fast clicking sound indicating the vehicle had a bulb that needed to be changed. After work i stopped by autozone to buy a replacement bulb. I removed the socket from the lens, and noticed that the bulb is melted into the socket. The bulb cannot be removed from the socket. I then checked the drivers side rear tail light bulb,…
ODI 10619460
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
The vehicle will stop running while sitting still (at light, stop sign), i took it in and to the dealership and they said oh yeah there's a computer update. I was never advised of the update and had to have my car die in the middle of several busy roads. After the update the car did not die any longer but that was a safety issue that should have been addressed i had to come in. The car will bog down when you press…
ODI 10873383
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2012 ford fusions gas peddle accel got stuck full throttle, therefore my brakes were not working properly to stop the vehicle, backing out of a parking spot and back rammed into neighbors wall with structure damage and totaling my vehicle. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10509017
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that whenever it rained and the vehicle sat overnight, the next morning the brakes would grind for a mile or would seize. The contact stated that after going a mile, the brakes functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that it was normal and they would replace them. The vehicle was repaired but the failure…
ODI 10503553
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Service Brakes · Steering
I saw on news that you were investigating power steering issues on the ford fusion 2012. This is a problem i have been having with my fusion 2012 almost from the beginning. The vehicle was purchased with less than 10 miles on it and the issue started happening around the second month. I hear a ding and then the power steering goes out, the brakes paddle requires a lot of pressure to engage, and the accelerator…
ODI 10643398
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford Fusion.
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