2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 3% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I pulled my car into a parking spot, using the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and position it in the spot. I removed the key from the ignition and exited the vehicle, assuming the vehicle was in park because I had been able to remove the key from the ignition. Unfortunately, the car was not in park--but was still in drive mode. The car slowly rolled backwards, hitting another parked vehicle behind it. In subsequent attempts to repeat the issue, I was able to remove the key from the ignition when the car was in drive mode--both when the car was stopped and when it was in motion. …”
NHTSA complaint #11156776, filed 2018-12, 50,000 miles“Several times when on toll road at legal speed car warning light came on and engine stopped/stalled, pulled over to side, turned engine off, and it started. Took it to dealer who replaced transmission pump (?) I took car out again and same thing happened. Read newspaper accounts of NHTSA investigation of escapes and fusion stalling issues, but dealer after second occurrence said they had no information on any investigation. I am very reluctant to drive car after my personal experience and after reading of possible investigation pending.”
NHTSA complaint #10526471, filed 2013-07, 9,500 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after reversing the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into drive. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact called roadside assistance. The tow truck driver arrived and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11419353, filed 2021-06, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10234103Apr 7, 2023Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 10 | 17% |
| 2017 | 18 | 26% |
| 2016 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 | 6 | 13% |
| 2014 | 12 | 18% |
| 2013 | 30 | 24% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 12 | 9% |
| 2010 | 48 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
36 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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