2010 Ford Fusion Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 2%of 5,130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 5,130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 8 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.
“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“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“The driver side front door lock and handle to open the door stays out. It will not lock or open from the inside, have to roll down the window and open it from the outside and us my key to lock that door only. The rest of the doors lock with the automatic key lock. I was in park, with the car running and tried to open it and it would not open from the inside. ## VIN passed ## Ford Fusion 2010 ##”
NHTSA complaint #11145234, filed 2018-11, 85,887 miles“I bought this car used. The previous owner said that this problem happened right after she bought it. Driver's side door won't lock, and is difficult to open. It won't open using the long door latch, I have to use that tiny latch above it. And it won't lock, even with the remote lock button either. My car is completely open to the public at all times.”
NHTSA complaint #10700914, filed 2015-03, 3,000 miles“Driver door latch spring broke. Drivers door opened while driving on interstate. I-4 in tampa florida. At speed limit of 70 MPH. Had to hold door shut with hand till I could get off road safely. Ford would not cover under present recall of this problem. On newer models. Costing me almost $400 for the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11020558, filed 2017-08, 87,000 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…
- 10039156Oct 1, 2010Ford: the chrome may peel or wrinkle on the chrome handles. This is caused by the curing process of the finish. 2010 fusion/milan/mks.
- 10037089Sep 1, 2010Ford: 2010 all wheel drive vehicles may have a shudder/vibration or a clunk noise while driving in low speeds.
- 10039151Aug 16, 2010Ford: there may be loose molding in the base of the rear window glass. 2010 fusion/milan/mkz.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 | 74 | 6% |
| 2013 | 164 | 9% |
| 2012 | 99 | 4% |
| 2011 | 61 | 2% |
| 2010 | 87 | 2% |
| 2009 | 42 | 4% |
| 2008 | 82 | 6% |
| 2007 | 73 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 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
547 complaintsElectrical system
324 complaintsOther or unknown
146 complaintsElectronic stability control
144 complaintsWheels
143 complaintsEngine cooling
93 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology