2012 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 111about this part
- Share
- 4%of 2,517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 111 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ford Fusion, 4% of the 2,517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle began to overheat as a result of a recall. I brought the vehicle into my dealership and they told me the manufacturers defect had ruined my engine and it needed to be replaced. Ford has refused to repair the vehicle which is now inoperable. They claim it's out of warranty but how can my warranty be void if it's a recall defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11173035, filed 2019-01, 160,000 miles“The wrench light comes on and the vehicle cuts off it will start back up but it's random and cuts off anytime it wants. It's done this while parked and moving. Throttle body extended warranty. My car is under the 150,000 miles and met the requirements for this to be replaced and I took it to ravenel Ford ravenel sc and was told that because they didn't get that code that they we're allowed to fix it”
NHTSA complaint #11378508, filed 2020-12, 149,000 miles“I was driving my 2012 Ford Fusion to work one day when suddenly I got an alert reading service power steering now and was no longer able to use my power steering which made turning extremely difficult. I was on a highway and had to pull over and park in the closest fuel station.”
NHTSA complaint #11193274, filed 2019-04, 104,000 miles“My 2012 Ford Fusion sel, when accelerating from a stationary point on a city street, my engine loses power and starts to sputter before the engine shuts off on its own. This problem has happened many times in the middle of traffic, where I'd have to completely stop, put the gear in park, and restart the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10994291, filed 2017-06, 85,000 miles“I was driving down the highway at 65 MPH. I had been driving for about 30 minutes. The car suddenly lurched. The wrench light illuminated and I had no power from the engine. I coasted to the emergency lane. The idle was very rough and sputtering. I restarted the car and it operated normally for the next 15 miles when I reached my destination.”
NHTSA complaint #10747704, filed 2015-08, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10091138Oct 6, 2016Certain 2011-2012 model year fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5l or 3.0l engines - powertrain control module reprogramming and canister purge valve inspection
- 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…
- 10044230Mar 1, 2012Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles exhibit a cold weather phenomenon where fluid has expelled out of vent on rear drive units (rdu) and fluid, on occasion, would burp out.
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 2012 Ford Fusion
1,474 complaintsAir bags
404 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
158 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsBrakes
113 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsElectronic stability control
80 complaintsFuel system
65 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsWheels
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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