2010 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 700about this part
- Share
- 14%of 5,130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 700 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Ford Fusion, 14% of the 5,130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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“While I was driving in the fast lane on the highway my 2010 Ford Fusion sport overheated and cut off due to a faulty heat pump which resulted in coolant leaking into it and warping my engine. There was no check engine light or any other indicator that there was an issue with my vehicle. I had even just gotten my car winter ready with my mechanic and in november.”
NHTSA complaint #11297312, filed 2020-01, 87,560 miles“Takata recall- my car stalls and doesnt turn all the way. If I slow down or stop the car will give out I got a diagnostic done three times and three different things came up and I got all the fix but it still do the same thing I see other people that have the same car have the same problem I was on the expressway when this did this this is very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #10909862, filed 2016-09, 12,222 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 miles“When I start my car and drive out of parking it sputters for a bit. Then later on I will completely loose the acceleration. I have to turn off and restart the car. It will work for a little bit and then I loose acceleration again. Has happen on the highway, at a intersection, and side roads. I had the throttle replaced and it still happens......”
NHTSA complaint #10607714, filed 2014-07, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10053656Nov 13, 2013Ford: due to an intermittent loss of rpm or lack of acceleration, in some vehicles, with illuminated wrench light, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2111, p2112 may or may not be…
- 10052191Apr 1, 2013Ford/lincoln/mercury: some vehicles may experience an illuminated mil or safety stop now message, or a no start condition or possible misfire or roughness at idling through…
- 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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 52 | 28% |
| 2019 | 153 | 48% |
| 2018 | 205 | 46% |
| 2017 | 396 | 36% |
| 2016 | 446 | 27% |
| 2015 | 272 | 27% |
| 2014 | 204 | 15% |
| 2013 | 386 | 22% |
| 2012 | 111 | 4% |
| 2011 | 276 | 10% |
| 2010 | 700 | 14% |
| 2009 | 30 | 3% |
| 2008 | 39 | 3% |
| 2007 | 56 | 5% |
| 2006 | 47 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Fusion
1,662 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
894 complaintsVehicle speed control
793 complaintsFuel system
705 complaintsAir bags
591 complaintsBrakes
547 complaintsElectrical system
324 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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