2012 Ford Fusion Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 126about this part
- Share
- 5%of 2,517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,490miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 126 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Ford Fusion, 5% of the 2,517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,490 miles. 6 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.
“Driving down i35 at 75 MPH advance trace came on and lost steering as it took it to the nearest dealer and said rackandpinion need replaced to get system to talk no steering on vechel I see recall on this but dealer says it is not and I must file a complaint on Ford I order to get it fixed with out paying 2600 for repair”
NHTSA complaint #11242481, filed 2019-08, 102,000 miles“The inner driver side door handle broke suddenly when trying to exit the vehicle. The handle made a pop sound and we were unable to get out. Once we had the chance to look at what happened, we noticed that pulling open the handle at the same time as the lock engaged the latch. The vehicle was parked at the time of the handle breaking, and the motor was turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #11074678, filed 2018-02, 115,000 miles“I had a leak under the front of the car, staining my driveway. Even after having the ptu replaced, I still had a leak. I only realized it was leaking when I had to park in a different location in my driveway. I brought it to another garage. Found out that the transmission tube were rusted, thus leaking transmission fluid. The garage replaced the transmission tubes, and replaced all the fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #11217662, filed 2019-06, 61,228 miles“Went to open my door to get out of my car & out of nowhere the door handle would not work. To get out of my car right now I need to put down the window & reach out to open with outside handle or get out passenger side due to cold temperatures & not being able to put the window down. It's really inconvenient. I have seen where other vehicles have had recalls with similar problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11081166, filed 2018-03, 88,400 miles“Takata recall I have a vibration coming from the front end at high way speeds. Seems to be the front passenger side. Vibration only occurs during the speeds of 50 to 60 MPH. Anything above or below that is fine. I have had new tires, tires rotated, balanced, alignment, and just an over all inspection with no results.”
NHTSA complaint #10981024, filed 2017-04, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29 | 16% |
| 2019 | 28 | 9% |
| 2018 | 48 | 11% |
| 2017 | 106 | 10% |
| 2016 | 218 | 13% |
| 2015 | 126 | 13% |
| 2014 | 157 | 12% |
| 2013 | 190 | 11% |
| 2012 | 126 | 5% |
| 2011 | 115 | 4% |
| 2010 | 146 | 3% |
| 2009 | 24 | 2% |
| 2008 | 39 | 3% |
| 2007 | 36 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Fusion
1,474 complaintsAir bags
404 complaintsElectrical system
164 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
158 complaintsBrakes
113 complaintsEngine
111 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 28, 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