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.
Body · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Car started throwing me forward when u accelerated had a small fender bender .. It would have a hard kick as if someone hit me from behind . Then it stop working wouldn't go into drive after it was in park it went in reverse almost hit someone behind me .. Then ford roadside never showed up . Ford lost my car no one could find it ... Tow company never took it to the dealer and when i got there for my rental the…
Crash reported
ODI 11119928
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v167000 (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. Planet ford 45 (20403 interstate highway 45, spring, texas 77388, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure and stated that the parts were…
ODI 11113991
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact called on behalf of the driver and stated, that the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to autonation ford tustin ([redacted]., tustin, ca 92782, [redacted]), but the failure was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that parts were not available for nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v167000…
ODI 11113582
Steering
I purchased 2 federal formosa fd2 tires 235/50r17 96w. They were installed in the rear of my car. They were balanced, and inflated to auto manufacturer instructions. When driving the vehicle on a hwy or fwy above approximately 50 mph the car stability control sensor triggers. The car's rear wobbles back and forth and feels very insecure. Did some research and several people complain that the sidewalls are too weak…
ODI 11102487
Steering
Started the car and received a message that the power steering assist stopped working. Costing me almost $3000 to get it fixed.
ODI 11098952
Steering
While driving through a subdivion, we came upon a sharp curb to the left. When we tried to turn the steering wheel to the left it would not move. The breaks were applied we slid off the road and hit a parked car. Deploying all air bags.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11090888
Power Train · Steering
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact was not notified of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v167000 (steering) and 18v471000 (power train) until after the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of direction with the steering wheel while driving approximately 45 mph. As a result, the contact lost control and crashed into a tree. The front driver and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11141759
Steering
Takata recall, my airbag light keeps going off and issuing warning stating my airbag doesnt work
ODI 11079536
Steering
Steering wheel had to be replaced at 68k miles, due to having been made of inferior materials, became a hazard in 3 days and was advised to not drive the vehicle due to the fact that the steering wheel could fail in emergency driving situations.
ODI 11073621
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
This vehicle is at 48800 miles and i started to receive the following warnings/errors on my dashboard when the problems began: "hill hold assist not available", "service advancetrack", abs fault and airbag failure sign lights remain while i was driving the car. After these warnings i lost power steering assist and pulled over and restarted the car. However the warning signs did not clear and i lost abs, traction…
ODI 11073267
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized. The steering power assist indicator illuminated along with other indicators on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to hilltop ford (3280 auto plaza, richmond, ca 94806, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering assist computer needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11100064
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. The contact was able to re-attach the steering wheel himself. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a bolt screw needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 11063760
Steering
One afternoon while getting into my vehicle to drive to work, i turned the car on and went to drive and noticed that the steering wheel was slightly loose. Over the course of the week the problem worsened and i contacted the dealer. I also did some online research and there appears to be a problem with vehicle of this model. The steering wheel continues to gradually loosen up.
ODI 11063939
Steering
Got in my vehicle to drive it one day and my steering wheel was very loose. It wobbled on the column. Had to take it into a dealership. When they looked at it said the bolt was loose enough to unscrew with your hand.
ODI 11064460
Steering
Steering wheel is coming loose and feels like its about to fall off.
ODI 11055028
Steering
I was driving in a parking lot in scranton pa and the steering wheel came so lose that it almost came right off. It scared me to the point were i did not want to drive my car. Something has to done about this because i did some digging and found out that i'm not the first one this happened to. This has been a on going problem in ford fusions since 2014. If this keeps up more people will be hurt or killed.
ODI 11052339
Steering
My steering wheel became unhinged on its own and it became very loose. The ford dealership claimed it was from pulling on the steering wheel, but that cannot be the case. I first noticed it driving into work and the steering wheel all of a sudden went left to right rather quickly. I didn't lose control of the car, but i believe that was the moment the steering wheel got loose. Then as i was starting to leave work…
ODI 11048849
Steering
OPEN INVESTIGATION ON STEERING DETACHING
ODI 11044195
Steering
Read a news article that said my steering wheel may come loose and that i should stop driving it immediately
ODI 11043402
Steering
This is the second year since i bought it new in 2016. The steering wheel is getting loose and loose and it is now hard for me to drive exactly straight at a high speed (at or above 55mph).
ODI 11042835
Steering
TAMARA RECALL
ODI 11041767
Steering
I feel the floorboard moving under my foot every time i turn the wheel. Took it in and they said that it doesnt do it. Thats because they must have bent it back. It now does it but barely feel it anymore. Now after reading this makes me wonder if my car is safe anymore! Guessing on the date with ford of gresham
ODI 11042755
Steering
The steering wheel came loose. I was able to turn, tilt, rotate, etc on multiple axis (left and right as normal, diagonal, up and down, forward and backward) up to one inch before resistance was met. The motion occurred in the upper part of the steering column, only affecting the steering wheel. I was still able to turn the car, as i could feel the lower part of the steering column respond in the floor. The steering…
ODI 11013849
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering became loose without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was drivable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (access ford lincoln of corpus christi, 3680 us-77, corpus christi, tx 78410) and was informed that he would have to pay for the repair. The…
ODI 11061602
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While accelerating the vehicle, it started to pull to the left in the direction of oncoming traffic. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently pull to the left. The dealer (crossroads ford lincoln in southern pines, nc 28387) realigned the front and rear wheels. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed.…
ODI 11073804