2012 Ford Fusion Exterior Lighting Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- tail light · 6 records
- light bulb · 4 records
- socket bulb · 4 records
- tail lights · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
A week ago i smelled something burning while i was driving. I had just had a belt replaced and thought fluid leaked and was burning off, checked under my hood and couldn't smell anything. A few days later my boss told me my tail light was out. I had just changed it a month or so ago, but when i looked at my light, the bulb was black, the base you plug it into is burnt and the plastic on the assembly is melting. Why…
ODI 11268893
Exterior Lighting
Took my car in to have the airbag safety recall repaired last week. Had not driven at night until 2 days ago and noticed my low beam lights are no longer working. I have checked the fuses, light bulbs, and even replaced the headlamp switch but nothing. The ford dealership where i had it repaired stated the repair would not affect my lights. Had the car for the past 4 years and never had a problem until now. Too…
ODI 11234239
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I own a 2012 ford fusion se 6 cylinder this vehicle has a major safety hazard. My passenger side rtail light continues to blow and the most recent incident occurred last week when i noticed a burning smell. I have been replacing this tail light every six months for the past two years and it has caused melting around the light socket and the bulb is clearly burnt. After googling this issue i have seen numerous…
Fire reported
ODI 11220460
Exterior Lighting
This problem began about 2 1/2 years ago with back turn signals, both left and right, will go out approximately ever 6 months. When one side goes out, i replace , but then 2 weeks later the other side goes out. Good for 6 months then same thing. As of today 1/15/2019 my right side just went out again. I have taken to dealer but they say nothing is wrong or no recalls they are aware of at the time. Never mentioned…
ODI 11170173
Exterior Lighting
I was driving from work to home yesterday and when i turned my right signal lights on it is flickering very fast than normal. I waited until i got home and try to see if my tail lights is working, come to find out it is only flickering fast in my dashboard but the tail lights in my right side is dead. We then remove the tail lights and found another big problem. My tail lights is burned around the base and the other…
ODI 11119984
Exterior Lighting
Taillights sockets are discolored and burnt looking. The plastic that holds the socket is melted.
ODI 10915422
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
This car has a major problem with the gauges that also prevents the air conditioning and radio working properly plus certain external lights and directional lights as well as the high beam indicator. This is going on almost a year now and the gauges will "black out" as well so you cant see how fast you are going or other functions. This should be a major safety concern. I do have some video of the problem i will…
ODI 10992031
Exterior Lighting
My right rear taillight has burned, causing the bulb to melt in the socket, possible fire hazard i would think. Socket & the bulb have been replaced. Both the ford dealership & retail auto parts store, have denied any knowledge of this issue.
ODI 10897847
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I am facing electrical issue in my car very frequently. The electrical problem occurs two ways, 1) while running 2) while starting the car while running:- when the electrical issue come while car is running then the below problem occurs, 1. Transmission should not be set to parking, if set to parking then we cannot move to neutral or drive. It will be stuck and tow is the only option. 2. Turn lights will not work.…
ODI 10872517
Exterior Lighting
Service manager: [xxx] my car vin#[xxx]. Both headlights don't work & haven't since february 2017. I had grote automotive service center do the replacement of both front i purchased the car on 12/5/15. One head light & one tail light was not working. Headlamps were replaced done on 2/27/2017. They worked on & off, stayed off then on 5/22/2017 right & left headlight bulb inop was replaced. So i've been without…
ODI 11123903
Exterior Lighting
I moved the turn indicator lever up turn right and the quick blinker sound began. From past experience, i knew that a light bulb may be burned out. The bulb could not be checked alone because it wouldnt come out of the socket; the blackened blown bulb was fused to the socket. I replaced the entire socket/bulb set ($30.13 socket and $6 for a set of 2 bulbs). The next day, i moved the turn indicator lever down to turn…
ODI 10773974
Exterior Lighting
The right rear tail light went out. When i changed it i noticed the plastic socket was a little burnt. The next week the left tail light went out. When i went to change it i noticed it was far worse. It took everything just to get the bulb out. It was burnt. Now the new bulb won't stay in the socket.
ODI 10735441
Exterior Lighting
While driving at. Night headlights spontaneously went off. I took the car to several mechanics who saw condensation behind headlight cover. They directed me to take it to ford. Several ford mechanics told me the headlight system would need to be replaced. The condensation wiring was most likely damaged causing the lights to stop working. They told me this only happens when there is a defect and directed me to ford…
ODI 10640661
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
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Steering
Transmission slams into gear from first to second, then second to third occasionally. I've had 3 brake calipers seize and 3 rotors replaced as a result. Brake wear is beyond pathetic. Rear turning signal/brake light bulb got so hot that it melted my actual taillight. Paint flakes off fenders from just washing with a brand new sponge.
ODI 10790514
Exterior Lighting · Structure
Left license plate light socket screw would not tighten. When closing the truck, the lamp assembly would hang down a little on left side. I tightened the screw and found it to be stripped. Took vehicle to ford dealership. Ford replaced the license plate lamp assembly. *tr
ODI 10648243
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
As i was coming from bible study this night; my car turned off; i saw a screw driver symbol appear and it went dead. After waiting for awhile for my husband, we were able to crank it again and proceed home. Two days later; it did the same thing. We took it to stokes of beaufort, where we purchased it and was told that there was a recall on our year. They advised us to take it to oc welch; and was told there that…
ODI 10641916
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford Fusion.
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