2010 Ford FusionService bulletins
2010 Ford Fusion Technical Service Bulletins
56 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Ford Fusion. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Body and structure, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Ford 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 the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM).
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet…
- 10250305Feb 8, 2024Engine cooling. When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving Motorcraft® Premium ATF, MERCON® V has replaced all versions of Motorcraft® Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Mixing Motorcraft® Premium ATF and MERCON® V in the same transmission is acceptable. After 31-Jan-2024, Motorcraft® Premium ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10240415Jul 27, 2023Air bags. Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ⢠Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
- 10236689May 26, 2023Steering. Some 2010-2012 Fusion/Milan and 2011-2012 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.0L engine and electronic power assist steering (EPAS), a remanufactured replacement steering gear (MU2Z-3V504-ARM) is available which is significantly less expensive than a new replacement gear. When conducting repairs that are customer pay, offer the customer a remanufactured gear when possible.
- 10234103Apr 7, 2023Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 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 engine operation around 10 years of vehicle age and beyond. This may be due to software in the battery energy control module (BECM) and the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram…
- 10209374Mar 28, 2022Air bags. Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 may not have received the claimed repairs.
- 10205727Dec 7, 2021Brakes. Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected vehicles, customers may return to the dealer with complaints of extended brake pedal travel after either 19S54 or 20S14 was previously performed and the program is closed
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or discoloration on the outer surface which cannot be removed by further cleaning. If this type of distortion is found…
- 10160931May 10, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/transmission alignment dowel pins are present as well as the engine crankshaft dowel pin, if equipped, when installing the transmission. Failure to adequately lubricate the converter…
- 10137113Mar 30, 2018Equipment. Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems.
- 10136597Feb 14, 2018Equipment. 2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No repair attempts should be attempted to correct this concern.
- 10140323Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access.
- 10095184Jan 24, 2017Equipment. Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. Only approved genuine ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems.
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Steering. Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Brakes. Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Brakes. Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
- 10090508Oct 13, 2016Equipment. Some 2010-2012 fusion hybrid, milan hybrid and mkz hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0030 and/or p0130. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The 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 diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
- 10075273Mar 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 6F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ vehicles built on or before 10/14/2013 and equipped with a 6F35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak from the left hand (LH) transmission halfshaft seal due to wear on the…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.
- 10058067May 18, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Ford 2009-2014 escape, 2010-2014 fusion, 2012-2014 edge, explorer, 2013-2014 taurus: lincoln 2013-2014 mkt,mkz: mercury 2009- 2011 mariner, 2010-2011 milan. Some vehicles equipped with 6f35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak from the left hand transmission halfshaft seal due to wear on the transmission case bushing.
- 10058463May 1, 2015Electrical system. Lincoln/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 control module (becm) dtc p0a7e and becm needs replaced, and reprogram. Model 2010-12 fusion, milan, mkz.
- 10057860Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: in valve body, a worn solenoid pressure regulator valve has diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0735 stored and indication of repair history was the valve body was not replaced previously. Model 2009-10 escape, mariner, 2010 fusion, milan.
- 10057723Jul 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles.
- 10056183Jun 11, 2014Equipment. Ford: the throttle body internal motor contacts may be contaminated, resulting in an electrical, intermittent, connectivity, causing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light to be illuminated. Model 2009-2012 fusion, milan, escape, mariner. *pe updated 11/18/14.
- 10055321Mar 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Mercury/ford: on some vehicles, there is a fluid leakage, coming from left hand (lh) halfshaft seal of the automatic transmission and a service kit is available now, for repair. Model 2009-2012 escape, mariner, fusion, milan.
- 10054926Mar 5, 2014Electrical system. Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent electrical connectivity and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light will illuminate. Model 2009-2013 fusion, milan, escape, mariner. *pe updated 5/7/14.
- 10053656Nov 13, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Ford: 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 stored in powertrain control module (pcm). Models 2009-12 escape, mariner, fusion, milan.
- 10054575Nov 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: on the left hand half shaft seal, there is a fluid leak from the transmission because of wear on case bushing. Model 2009-2012 escape, 2009-2011 mariner, 2010-2012 fusion, 2010-2011 milan.
- 10205008Oct 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. 6F35 Transmission - Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal - built on or before 10/14/2013
- 10052191Apr 1, 2013Engine. Ford/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 2000rpm or a lack of acceleration. Models 2009-12 escape, 2009-11 mariner, milan, 2010-12 fusion, 2011-14 mustangs, 2013 c-max, fusion, mkz hybrid.
- 10044899May 30, 2012Engine, Electrical system. Ford/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 a condition of no start.
- 10032445Feb 28, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Brakes. Ford mercury service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On some affected vehicles, the brake system software may unnecessarily cause the regenerative brake system to transition to conventional brakes with full antilock brakes (abs) function. Csc letter was rec'd. *pe updated 9/21/11. *pe updated 8/1/12.
- 10043325Jan 26, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. Ford/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.
- 10043648Jan 1, 2012Engine cooling. Ford: the variable camshaft timing vct) solenoid movement may be temporarily restricted due to debris in engine oil that is causing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10042506Nov 9, 2011Exterior lighting. Mercury/lincoln/ford: the red brake lamp will illuminate with no change in brake pedal feel.
- 10041932Aug 16, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard.
- 10039081May 4, 2011Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: 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.
- 10038904May 2, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: 2010-2011 fusion. Service engine soon light is on with three possible trouble codes stored during windshield wiper use.
- 10038965Apr 1, 2011Air bags, Electrical system. Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. This is a software problem.
- 10040948Mar 15, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: there may be a leaking/stuck canister purge valve which can cause multiple driving systems. The malfunction light may be on with or without stored trouble codes.
- 10039111Mar 1, 2011Steering. Ford: there may be a steering drift while driving on a flat or uneven road surface. 2010-2011 fusion/milan/mkz. This could be normal.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Brakes. Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10039064Feb 11, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: there may be a hard start or rough idle accompanied with two trouble codes. The problem may have to do with camshaft timing. 2010-2011 fusion/escape/milan/mariner.
- 10037561Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored.
- 10039072Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: there may be a loss of power, hesitation, surge, or lack of throttle response while driving. The brake over accelerator feature may be activating.
- 10039159Oct 21, 2010Engine cooling. Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate. There may be two possible trouble codes stored.
- 10039156Oct 1, 2010Body and structure. Ford: the chrome may peel or wrinkle on the chrome handles. This is caused by the curing process of the finish. 2010 fusion/milan/mks.
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.