2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Common Problems
Ranked from 515 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
23 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Power Steering Failure with Dashboard Warning
115complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe power steering system fails intermittently or completely, causing the steering wheel to become difficult or impossible to turn. Dashboard warnings such as 'Service Power Steering Now' and 'Service AdvanceTrac' appear before or during failure.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Throttle Body Failure Causing Power Loss and Wrench Light
71complaintsSafety riskEngineThe throttle body fails intermittently, causing sudden loss of power and illumination of the dashboard wrench light. Restarting the vehicle temporarily resolves the issue.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Brake System Failure with Warning Lights
64complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system fails intermittently, causing the brake pedal to sink to the floorboard and warning lights such as ABS, traction control, and brake system failure messages to illuminate.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Door Locks Fail to Unlock or Open, Trapping Occupants
44complaintsSafety riskElectricalRear and sometimes front passenger doors fail to unlock or open from inside or outside, creating a safety hazard in emergencies.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Loss of Engine Power with Wrench Light or Check Engine Light
30complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle suddenly loses engine power while driving, often accompanied by a yellow wrench light or check engine light. Restarting the vehicle temporarily resolves the issue.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Sudden Loss of Power or 'Limp Home Mode' Due to Throttle or Powertrain Issues
29complaintsSafety riskEngineThe vehicle experienced sudden power loss while driving, often dropping speed significantly and entering a 'limp home' mode. This was accompanied by warning lights such as the yellow wrench or check engine light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Premature tire wear and structural failure
28complaintsMedium severityOtherTires exhibit premature wear, cupping, or sidewall blisters, often requiring replacement before 20,000 miles despite proper maintenance.
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ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Failure
19complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) fails, causing the brake pedal to sink to the floorboard, loss of braking power, and illumination of ABS and traction control warning lights.
$800–$2,000est. abs module replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission failure or power loss
16complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to shift properly or causes power loss, requiring overhaul or replacement.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Rear Door Locks and Latches Malfunction
15complaintsMedium severityOtherRear doors fail to unlock or open from either the inside or outside, posing a risk in emergency situations.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine stalling or power loss during driving
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or loses power unexpectedly while driving, often accompanied by warning lights or inability to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Door latch and lock failures
8complaintsMedium severityOtherDriver's or passenger's door latches fail, preventing doors from opening or closing properly.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's electronic stability control and traction control systems fail simultaneously with power steering issues, often triggered by dashboard warning lights.
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Hybrid battery and electric motor performance issues
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe hybrid battery fails to power the electric motor, causing hesitation and power loss during acceleration.
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Airbag System Malfunction
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbag warning light appears intermittently, indicating the airbags are disabled. In some cases, airbags failed to deploy during collisions.
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Brake system failure or premature wear
3complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake system failure messages appear, or front brake pads wear out prematurely.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Engine Stalling or Shutoff Due to Electrical Fault
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving due to electrical system failures, including high-voltage cable faults or unknown electrical issues.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Takata Airbag Recall Delays
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe Takata airbag inflator recall has been delayed due to unavailability of parts, leaving the passenger airbag defective and posing a risk of rupture during deployment.
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Door Ajar Warning Light Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe door ajar warning light remains illuminated even when all doors are closed, causing driver distraction.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Fuel System Leak and Fire Risk
2complaintsSafety riskFuel systemA fuel leak was reported, which could lead to a fire hazard. One incident resulted in the vehicle catching fire after stalling.
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Key Stuck in Ignition or Difficulty Starting
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe key becomes stuck in the ignition or the vehicle is difficult to start, requiring multiple attempts or steering wheel movement to start.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.