2012 Ford Fusion Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,517 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,440miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Ford Fusion, 3% of the 2,517 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,440 miles. 17 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.
“July 15,2016 my 2012 Ford Fusion, with 30,212 miles jerked and stalled. Had to coast to the side of the road. To restart and the wrench light came on. Took to dealer on july 18 was told it sounded like the emission throttle but have to run test I need to pay 115.00 that would go toward the repair have a extended warranty but she states it's on me.”
NHTSA complaint #10885650, filed 2016-07, 30,212 miles“I have had numerous problems with stalling, loss of acceleration, dying with my Fusion. It hesitates when driving and stalls when driving and stopped. The wrench and engine light are on again. I am very concerned for my safety due to these issues as there is never any warning of when it's going to occur. I have previously had my throttle body repaired/replaced but the same problems continue.”
NHTSA complaint #10746561, filed 2015-08, 25,000 miles“Starting out, throttle had no response on take off, now taking a right hand turn throttle has no response then jumps forward, very difficult pulling out onto a highway. I've taken it to two different Ford dealers and they refuse to do anything till the check engine lite comes on, meanwhile I'm driving a dangerous car...”
NHTSA complaint #10573993, filed 2014-03, 63,000 miles“Car hesitates on acceleration. Happens intermittently but seems to be more prevalent in the morning when first taking off. Even after the car is warmed up and I stop for a light and then try to take off, it will at times hesitate to the point where I feel like I may get rear-ended.”
NHTSA complaint #10680350, filed 2015-02, 14,500 miles“While I was driving on the highway my car stalled out. I was able to pullover on the side of the road. The car started like jerking. The wrench light came on as well as the engine light. It started right back up. It stopped for awhile, but it's been doing it more often now.”
NHTSA complaint #10735044, filed 2015-07, 78,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 | 47 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 | 24 | 2% |
| 2013 | 43 | 2% |
| 2012 | 86 | 3% |
| 2011 | 256 | 9% |
| 2010 | 793 | 15% |
| 2009 | 33 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 2% |
| 2007 | 35 | 3% |
| 2006 | 28 | 4% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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