2016 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 29 records
- power steering · 20 records
- steering assist · 13 records
- assist fault · 6 records
- diagnosed repaired · 5 records
- traction control · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the steering ceased. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to hennessy ford lincoln atlanta located at [redacted], atlanta, ga 30341, [redacted], where it was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack and parking…
ODI 11301383
Steering
Got in my car this morning and started it and got codes like crazy. Also power steering isn't working ford fusion steering assist fault service required
ODI 11292380
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving the car on both the highway and on city streets the steering locked and the power assist quit. The mil traction control symbol lit and the warning center said it was disabled. The mil steering assist control symbol lit and the warning center said it was disabled. In both driving instances the steering wheel was being turned from moderate (interstate highway speed) turning to sharp turning (city street…
ODI 11287775
Steering
Vehicle had a total loss of power steering while in motion on city street. Multiple warning lights came on including power steering assist fault and advance trac fault. Loss of power steering caused vehicle to become difficult to control.
ODI 11282300
Steering
This been a problem since 2016 & its 2019... Crazy it never been a recall for this situation and i read loads of comments of how people got hurt or almost got hurt from this & get rejected from ford on fixing the problem & not wanting to address it... This [xxx] not right & shouldn't be happening n be recalled immediately... If you having these problems please sign up to voice your complaint n don't just read it.…
ODI 11258981
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized while attempting to make a right turn. In addition, the steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they were aware of the defect; however, there…
ODI 11259017
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving on the highway to work my steering suddenly locked up and jerked and then i got multiple alerts and lost power steering. The alerts were "service advancetrac" "steering assist fault service required" "hill assist not working" "service battery charging system" and there were two traction control lights. After work the traction control lights and alerts were still on and i did not have power steering on…
ODI 11258644
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was getting ready to leave my place of employment in the parking lot and i tried to put my car in drive but the gear shift was not registering. Gear shift inside the car said drive but my car was still in park. Later found out after i did some inspecting that the shift cable bushing had pop off, and that's why i wasn't able to move my car
ODI 11243760
Steering · Unknown Or Other
My car has apparently been under a recall from ford regarding the steering wheel since march of 2018. I have taken it to crain ford to be serviced multiple times since 2018 and was never told about the recall. I had to have it towed to crain on thursday night after an issue with the gear shift. Upon doing some research on the nhtsa website on friday, i found that my car is now under 2 different recalls. I was told…
ODI 11220549
Steering
Steering wheel rotates left to right about 30 degrees at low speeds up to about 40 mph. Does this on acceleration and braking, on any surface. This fault takes place all of the time it is being driven.
ODI 11221786
Steering
Steering stopped working and became very stiff making it nearly impossible to move the steering wheel. Nearly caused a fatal accident. A light came on stating "steering assist fault service required". This appears to be a known issue ad was part of a recall by ford in previous years but have no recall has been issued for the 2016 year model. The vehicle was on a county road when it occurred. Normal driving when the…
ODI 11207201
Steering
STEERING WILL STOP WORKING.
ODI 11193743
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving on highway 60 miles warning lights come on check steering traction . Then the steering wheel tightened up in the middle of me driving.
ODI 11176217
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sames ford corpus christi ([redacted], corpus christi, tx 78415, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was included in…
ODI 11161936
Steering
While driving on a straightaway going 70 km, all dash lights and indicators came on and i lost power steering.
ODI 11155542
Steering
My wife was driving the car in the rain and hit a small puddle. Shortly afterwards the steering became very difficult. This has happened before but thought this issue was fixed as it has not happened in some time.
ODI 11154812
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I have received a settlement form as well as for this lease fusion and my first one as well. I it not acting correct! Gas smell , sterrng, horn weak, took to dealership at woodbridge with my friend while i am not in fla . For the short while the previous car red 2015 was replaced at purvis ford in fredricksburg, va. When i was here last time in 2015. It was ready to blow!
ODI 11160751
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Backed out of driveway on a main road and put car in drive but it kept rolling backwards put my foot on the brake and put it in park but it still rolled back after several tries to change gears and it did not come out of reverse i put the car in park and cut it off and it would not crank. After having it checked i learned that the transmission gear shift cable had come off causing the car not to change gears
ODI 11152358
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall my car started to have no electricity this morning and couldn't start. When i charged, the steering wheel was locked, it was difficult to turn, it was difficult to use.suddenly no electricity, i dont know what the situation is.
ODI 11145238
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to uftring ford ([redacted], east peoria, illinois 61611, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the chip in the electronic power steering assist failed. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11142895
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i started the car multiple alarms sounded and the display showed the following errors: steering assist fault service required, service advancetrac, pre-collission assist not available, hill start assist not available. The car has 13514.1 miles on the odometer at the time of this occurrence. The car had been driven less than 10 miles earlier in the day but had been parked with the engine off for nearly 8 hours.…
ODI 11138844
Abs Warning Light · Engine · Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While making a left turn down a hill, the steering failed and a loud abnormal noise was heard. Also, when braking, the vehicle would slowly decelerate and remain at 0.8 rpm. Furthermore, the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,104.
ODI 11184332
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Stranded because shifter cable broke. I had to drive a rental car home from ohio.i was able to bypass the shifter cable to get home and not take the car out of gear. I had kids in the car and the weather was 103 degrees. The car would not go into gear for me to start and put the air on. Kids were really hot and i have to get the car towed to a dealer. Now the dealership is telling me that i have to pay to have the…
ODI 11124251
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving my check engine light randomly turns on, on the freeway, street, turning, etc. And then it says check manual. The car starts shaking and you can't accelerate. In order to get where i need to be i have to pull over constantly and restart the car. I got it checked at auto zone and it said it was the throttle body actuator stuck in the open position. Oh and becomes more difficult to steer the vehicle when…
ODI 11120786
Front · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and an abnormal noise was heard. Upon inspection, the contact found that the front driver's side axle had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to gaudin ford (6625 w roy horn way, las vegas, nevada), but the diagnostic results were not disclosed. The contact attributed the failure to the dealer's repair of nhtsa…
ODI 11119635