2010 Ford Fusion Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 324about this part
- Share
- 6%of 5,131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 324 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Ford Fusion, 6% of the 5,131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Loss power steering in my 2010 Ford Fusion on my way to work. Assit fault came on. This is freaking ridiculous that Ford is not stepping up and taking care this. How can they be so careless. Other issues include front seat recliner driver side. Electrical issues. Engine issues. Disappointed my first car I played off. Nothing to show for it.”
NHTSA complaint #11300368, filed 2020-01, 185,390 miles“Advancetrac came on and also service power steering now came up steering is now hard I check the recalls on this site yesterday went to a Ford dealer the said their where no recalls I came home and refreshed the page an now it says that theirs 0 recalls.. I am unaware of what's going on... Please get back to me this is my only vehicle I have to get to work....steering is hard n it's a hassle drive it”
NHTSA complaint #11399079, filed 2021-03, 195,000 miles“Wheel locked up while driving down a city street and power steering assist fault error popped up. I was unable to move the wheel at all. This is very dangerous and my year (2010) does not currently have a recall, but the later years do for some reason. The 2010 should also have the recall!!”
NHTSA complaint #11386728, filed 2021-01, 159,123 miles“Driver side interior door handle stopped working. Unable to open the door from the inside. This is very dangerous if there was an emergency need to exit the vehicle. This happened when I stopped to buy gas and was unable to get out when I turned off the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11416656, filed 2021-05, 142,000 miles“I was driving 70 MPH down the highway and my car just quit running. A few warning lights came on and I pulled over to the shoulder of the road. I was able to restart the car and merged onto the highway; the car quickly died again. I had the car towed home and was unable to start the car again since the anti-theft lock light was on. I had the car towed to a dealership and I am waiting to hear back from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11233823, filed 2019-07, 67,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 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…
- 10058463May 1, 2015Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience, in hot extreme ambient temperatures, a stop safely now or a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated in present of battery energy…
- 10054926Mar 5, 2014Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent electrical connectivity and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench…
- 10044899May 30, 2012Ford/lincoln: a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0a0a (high voltage system interlock circuit) shows when certain vehicles experience red triangle on/stop safely now message and/or…
- 10032445Feb 28, 2012Ford mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On some affected vehicles, the brake system software may unnecessarily cause the regenerative brake…
- 10043325Jan 26, 2012Ford/mercury/lincoln: some model year vehicles may exhibit a message with a red triangle on and stop safely now, and/or have a diagnostic trouble code, no start condition.
- 10039081May 4, 2011Ford: engine power may be reduced with a high idle speed. The engine light may also be on with a stored trouble code. Programming issue. 2010-2011 fusion/merucry milan/lincoln mkz.
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38 | 21% |
| 2019 | 36 | 11% |
| 2018 | 26 | 6% |
| 2017 | 125 | 11% |
| 2016 | 150 | 9% |
| 2015 | 102 | 10% |
| 2014 | 163 | 12% |
| 2013 | 160 | 9% |
| 2012 | 164 | 7% |
| 2011 | 203 | 7% |
| 2010 | 324 | 6% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2% |
| 2008 | 28 | 2% |
| 2007 | 55 | 5% |
| 2006 | 71 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Fusion
1,662 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
894 complaintsVehicle speed control
793 complaintsFuel system
705 complaintsEngine
700 complaintsAir bags
591 complaintsBrakes
548 complaintsOther or unknown
146 complaintsElectronic stability control
144 complaintsWheels
143 complaintsEngine cooling
93 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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