2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 14% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
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 have a 2019 Ford Fusion. The bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft has come loose. in May 2018 there was a recall for this same loose steering wheel issue on 2014-2018 versions of the Fusion. There is no loose steering wheel recall for the 2019 Fusion. Ford's remedy for the loose steering wheel was replacing the bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft with a longer bolt on the 2014-2018 Fusions. I would expect the longer bolt was used in production in my 2019 Fusion steering, and that's why it is not recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11750923, filed 2026-07“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was very loose. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,555.”
NHTSA complaint #11656888, filed 2025-04, 90,555 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was loose and would move up and down. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a bolt was unsecured under the steering wheel cover. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11431913, filed 2021-09, 77,000 miles“The contact's spouse rented a 2019 Ford fusion. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the steering seized without warning. The driver was unable to maneuver the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver's side suspension fractured and caused the front driver's side wheel to make contact with the inner wheel well and seize in place. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278013, filed 2019-11, 35,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 13% |
| 2019 | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 | 13 | 19% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 15 | 33% |
| 2014 | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 | 19 | 15% |
| 2012 | 36 | 38% |
| 2011 | 43 | 33% |
| 2010 | 138 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology