2015 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 80
- 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 80 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 48 records
- power steering · 32 records
- steering assist · 11 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- left right · 8 records
- wheel loose · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
On july 5th when i got in my vehicle to go to work i tried to start the car and at first it wouldn't start. Tried again and the car started and then many warning lights flashed on the dashboard. Power steering assist fault and traction control on. And told o service immediately.i tried backing out of my garage but steering wheel was completely locked up and unable to steer. Had the car towed to dealership after 5…
ODI 11110983
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The dealer (rivertown ford, [redacted]) was called and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 11103050
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the steering column seized and the power assist failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to portage ford (3013 county hwy cx, portage, wi) where it was diagnosed that the gear box assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The…
ODI 11132126
Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v875000 (seat belts) and 18v167000 (steering); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called felix sabates ford lincoln at [redacted] (7601 s blvd, charlotte, nc 28273) and was…
ODI 11098869
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bommarito ford ([redacted], hazelwood, mo 63042, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available after july of 2018…
ODI 11096675
Steering
2015 ford fusion 's' (epas) defect. 50,200 miles on odometer at time of occurrence. Vehicle was stationary. Fusion's 2.5l engine (cold) would not start after being at rest for eight hours. Display depicted "power steering assist fault" and "service advance trac". Vehicle would not start, even with (proper) jump. All interior and exterior lighting was very bright. Towed to ford dealership. I was told by service…
ODI 11097144
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Moved my transmission from drive to park and it got stuck in park. Tried to move it back to drive but transmission wouldn't shift. In car the transmission shifts to drive but it doesn't move
ODI 11242636
Steering
2015 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the keys to the vehicle were stolen and requested information on how to handle the situation. *js
ODI 11112708
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (steering) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. Maxwell ford ([redacted], austin, texas 78745, [redacted]) stated that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 11092650
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford fusion. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor bruises and back pain that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot where it was deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11101166
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v250000 (steering); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Sheehy ford lincoln in richmond, virginia was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11079573
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The contact was uncertain if the screw that was holding the steering wheel had come out of place or fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was inspected by a repair facility from the independent source who sold the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11064566
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving 10 mph, the power steering seized without warning and "steering loss, stop safely" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact engaged the reverse gear to correct the failure and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Cella ford in newbern, north carolina was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was under recall, but the vin was not…
ODI 11061503
Steering
The steering wheel became loose and has very much play almost about to fall off. It wouldn't surprise me if it did.
ODI 11057697
Steering
Steering wheel has become loose. Can easily move up and down and side to side.
ODI 11058493
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. After starting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the steering wheel assembly was not secured properly. The steering wheel felt very loose and would move from side to side, and up and down. While operating the vehicle, the steering became more difficult to control due to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manfacturer and dealer were not…
ODI 11057141
Steering
Electric power assist system failure. Car hard to turn.
ODI 11056539
Steering
The steering will is loose and there is a significant jiggling up and down/ side to side. This is not a tire or brake issues. The steering wheel is loose and wiggles even when the car is not running and/or in park. The car has ~38k miles and this problem started about a month ago.
ODI 11052810
Steering
Steering wheel has become extremely loose and viable. It moves back and forth and sideways. Happened rather suddenly.
ODI 11051355
Steering
The steering wheel has come loose from the steering column.
ODI 11048409
Steering
Noticed that steering wheel was loose while driving vehicle home from work for lunch at 12:00 on 10/27/17. Only wheel is loose- steering column is latched and stationary. Wheel has at leas 1/2" of give on all sides.
ODI 11040505
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. Before starting the vehicle, it was discovered that the steering wheel was extremely loose and would physically move approximately 1 to 2 inches in either direction. The vehicle was immediately taken to the dealer (lake ford in lewistown, pa) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel bolts were faulty and did not have the proper tread to secure the steering wheel in…
ODI 11042655
Steering
NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE.
ODI 11042032
Steering
Steering wheel came loose coming out of parking garage and almost wrecked. Dealer stated they tightened the bolt and hopefully it doesn't come loose again. Have had the transmission cooler replaced at 300 miles which broke down on highway. Emergency brake warning came on driving down freeway emergency brake initiated causing car to stop and almost wreck. The dealer said they fixed a sensor.
ODI 11040990
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle would veer to the left and there was a loss of power steering ability. The steering assist fault, battery, traction control, and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to tri lakes ford (180 state hwy t, branson, mo) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear was defective and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11080113