Is the 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID reliable?

The 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID has 641 complaints filed with NHTSA (7.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

Top problems: STEERING (137 complaints, avg repair $500); AIR BAGS (135 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (96 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

No recalls have been issued for the 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

The 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID gets 39 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1231. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID is approximately $1,366/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID has 641 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 7.2x the segment average of 89. The most common issue is steering problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: monday, jan. 27 - power suddenly gave out when accelerating on freeway. service wrench had been on earlier that day but had gone off. dixon ford told us it was ok to drive. i was in left lane and had to cross 5 lanes to get to median. took it in to walnut creek ford and they "re-flashed it", saying .

12 crash reports 2 injuries

641

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

7.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

137 complaints

21%

• MONDAY, JAN. 27 - POWER SUDDENLY GAVE OUT WHEN ACCELERATING ON FREEWAY. SERVICE WRENCH HAD BEEN ON EARLIER THAT DAY BUT HAD GONE OFF. DIXON FORD TOLD US IT WAS OK TO DRIVE. I WAS IN LEFT LANE AND HAD TO CROSS 5 LANES TO GET TO MEDIAN. TOOK IT IN TO WALNUT CREEK FORD AND THEY "RE-FLASHED IT", SAYING
• THIS IS THE 3RD INCIDENT OF THIS SAME PROBLEM, FIRST TIME REPORTING IT TO NHTSA. 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID WAS TRAVELING AT 35MPH, NORMAL CONDITIONS AND ABRUPTLY LOST ALL POWER TO THE STEERING SYSTEM. STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO INFLUENCE, HENCE CAUSING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION. ADVANCTRAC
• I RECEIVED A LOW TIRE NOTIFICATION ON A TIRE THAT DOES SLOWLY LOSE AIR. NEXT A 'SERVICE POWER STEERING' THEN ' SERVICE ADVANCED TRAC' MESSAGE OCCURRED. WITHIN MINUTES THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE CAR WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. ONCE THE TIRE WAS RE-INFLATED THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT WENT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“MONDAY, JAN. 27 - POWER SUDDENLY GAVE OUT WHEN ACCELERATING ON FREEWAY. SERVICE WRENCH HAD BEEN ON EARLIER THAT DAY BUT HAD GONE OFF. DIXON FORD TOLD US IT WAS OK TO DRIVE. I WAS IN LEFT LANE AND HAD TO CROSS 5 LANES TO GET TO MEDIAN. TOOK IT IN TO WALNUT CREEK FORD AND THEY "RE-FLASHED IT", SAYING ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Based on 504 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 85K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

187

100-150K

148

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

Reported earliermedian 74K mi · 36 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

Reported earliermedian 75K mi · 28 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

Reported earliermedian 73K mi · 10 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SUSPENSION

Reported earliermedian 88K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 96K mi · 132 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 77K mi · 47 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,231

Per month

$103

Per mile

10.3¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,171/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,334/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Ford FUSION HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,366

Full coverage / month

$114

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-18%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford FUSION HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2010 FUSION HYBRID, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 641 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: MONDAY, JAN. 27 - POWER SUDDENLY GAVE OUT WHEN ACCELERATING ON FREEWAY. SERVICE WRENCH HAD BEEN ON EARLIER THAT DAY BUT HAD GONE OFF. DIXON FORD TOLD US IT WAS OK TO DRIVE. I WAS IN LEFT LANE AND HAD TO CROSS 5 LANES TO GET TO MEDIAN. TOOK IT IN TO WALNUT CREEK FORD AND THEY "RE-FLASHED IT", SAYING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: AIRBAG DISABLED WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND AFTER 2 DAYS, IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE COMPUTER CONTROLLING THE AIRBAGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS THIS SAME LIGHT HAS COME ON INDICATING THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT OPERATING. EACH TIME THE SAME DEALER HAS SAID THE PROBLEM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: ON 1/1712013 I WAS DRIVING BACK TO MY OFFICE IN LIGHT TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A DING AND NOTICED RED WORDS APPEARED ON MY DASH WHERE THE HYBRID GAUGE NORMALLY IS. IT READ BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. I HAD IT TOWED FROM MY MECHANIC TO THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE VACUUM HOSE AND HAD
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO DROP HER OFF CAR WAS IDLING, WHEN I PUT THE CAR BACK IN GEAR A WRENCH APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD SCREEN. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO ACCELERATE . IT WOULD ONLY GO 30 MPH . THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE I HAD TO CROSS A MAJO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)