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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When i was leasing this vehicle the power steering system assault light started coming on then piwer steering stopped working and i had no power steering at all. My transmission also failed. Ford dealer refused to fix it because i was over the lease mileage. I was sent home with the car without power steering and in need of transmission replacement. The mechanic told me to pay the 3.000 to fix it because i was…
Crash reported
ODI 11133237
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
After coming to a stop on our highway ramp. I had intended to make a right turn. Before i took my foot off the brake my car accelerated causing my back tires to lock and screech. I was unable to turn the steering wheel toward the right so that i could remain on the two lane road. My car pulled to the left and i slammed into the medium. My car came to a complete stop but was still running. I turned off the medium and…
Crash reported
ODI 10940377
Electrical System · Steering
Went to go to lunch today and cranked the car up and it started and no lights came on or radio. Started to back out and there was no steering. Turned off the car and restarted it and the radio and lights came on but servicetrac light still was on dash. Called ford and they said it was a steering fault but to still drive it and bring it in on wednesday that it was safe to drive. Um i am not an idiot but that does not…
ODI 10938847
Steering
Takata recall, my steering wheel seems to be loose at the linkage by the pedals where the swivel knuckle is causing my wheel to be off center so while driving to go straight i had to turn it to the right to center it and it only has seemed to get worse even after having and alignment and tired roatated and properly aired up and correct tired and axles that came on the car stock from ford. There has been play in the…
ODI 11043319
Steering
The steering assist, electric power steering, had a "fault" and the car would not start/crank. Before this happened the steering was strange, it was like there were string winds when driving on the highway, the car would sway side to side.
ODI 10851865
Steering
Takata recall. Power steering went out upon morning start in driveway; car was stationary. Servicetrac light illuminated. Turned ignition off and restarted.no power steering. Waiting for tow to dealer. Car has 20,000 miles.
ODI 10944260
Engine · Parking Brake · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. Within a short period of time of owning the vehicle, the contact stated that it went into a transportation mode while driving that led to a drastic reduction in speed. The vehicle was towed to the following dealers: lasco ford ([redacted], fenton, mi 48430, [redacted]) and royal oak ford ([redacted], royal oak, mi 48067, [redacted]). One of the dealers diagnosed that the…
ODI 11123416