2009 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,023 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,023 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 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.
“My car stopped and wrench light came on. I had no accelerator control in a very dangerous traffic intersection. After waiting about 10 minutes the car started and I moved on. From what I've read on line it appears to be a throttle body issue. Called Ford and they said my 2009 did not fall into a recall or customer satisfaction program and that I should contact NHTSA.”
NHTSA complaint #11055442, filed 2017-12, 125,400 miles“While driving on the highway to work in the morning my car suddenly decelerated from 60 to 30 MPH. It did this a couple times and I drove right to the Ford dealership. They found that my throttle body went bad and I had to have it replaced. There has been a recall for one year newer cars, but not mine. I do not understand how that is possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10578284, filed 2014-04, 79,098 miles“While traveling at 65 MPH in traffic, the car completely shutdown. Dashboard lights appeared and the car lost all power, including power brakes and steering. Fortunately, I was able to maintain control of the vehicle while exiting the roadway. Due to the lack of steering and braking ability, I don't feel a person of smaller stature, I.e. My wife, would have been able to maintain control without being in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10625708, filed 2014-08, 41,292 miles“According to my mechanic and the tech's from a local Ford dealership the problem stems from a faulty electronic throttle body which is controlled by the onboard computer system (engine control module). The fault prompts the car to go into a limp home mode or reduced power mode which in turn causes the car to act as though it's running out of gas. From a driving perspective, it has put me in a few precarious traffic situations.”
NHTSA complaint #10549699, filed 2013-10, 116,000 miles“My Ford Fusion was parked at the time of the incident. I went to start the car and it took at long time to crank and ran very roughly when idling. The check engine and wrench lights were illuminated. It read error codesp2112 throttle actuator control system - stuck closed and p2104 tac - forced idle. The gas pedal was nonresponsive and the car was immobilized. It restarted like this several times before starting normally and operating normally. The wrench light was no longer illuminated, but the check engine light is still on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10906354, filed 2016-09, 123,850 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Fusion
531 complaintsAir bags
359 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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