2012 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Ford Fusion, 3% of the 2,517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,850 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While driving, the gas pedal became unresponsive and the orange wrench symbol came on. I pulled over and shut the car off. I attempted to restart the car. The car restarted and I was able to continue driving as normal. This problem has occurred approx 4 times. Each time with the same presentation and each time I was able to restart the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10632684, filed 2014-09, 60,000 miles“While slowing up to stop at intersection and pulling into drive gas goes wide open sticking. Barely could get vehicle to stop. After maxium pedal pressure was finally able to get vehicle stopped before wrecking into rd and or hittingthe car in my sisters drive. I was afraid to drive vehicle home from sisters house tonight. She witnessed the incident as a passenger in her drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10691300, filed 2015-03, 63,000 miles“Takata recall as of today may 10,2019 we have not recieved any recall order for air bags system.also our car is loosing power while driving it.to a complete stall. This is be address with our mechanic, several attempts to repair.issues continues”
NHTSA complaint #11206786, filed 2019-05, 110,000 miles“In april 2017 I had a recall on throttle body. I quickly took the car to dealer for repair. On 6/21/17 I was driving and the car suddenly died and would not start. After having car towed to dealer I again had throttle body and motor assembly replaced”
NHTSA complaint #11000936, filed 2017-06, 123,873 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
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 complaintsEngine
111 complaintsBody and structure
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
86 complaintsElectronic stability control
80 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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