2010 Ford FUSION
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Ford FUSION has 7020 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.0x the segment average of 1748. The most common issue is steering problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. the contact stated when applying the brakes from any speed, the steering wheel would slightly turn to the right. the vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact stated he noticed that failure since purchasing the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 1. There are 13 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 12 fire reports filed.
7020
Total Complaints
13
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
4.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
STEERING
1659 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES FROM ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SLIGHTLY TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT FAILURE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1
- • I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2010 FORD FUSION THAT HAS APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WHERE THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE PULLING MY CAR OUT OF A PARKING GARAGE. THE VEHICLE CONSOLE DISPLAY SHOWED A 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE' MESSAGE. I PULLED MY CAR OVER TO
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE 2 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES FROM ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SLIGHTLY TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT FAILURE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2010 Ford FUSION
Based on 5,674 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 67K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
WHEELS
VISIBILITY
TIRES
LIGHTING
TRANSMISSION
ENGINE
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.
Recalls (13)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Above-average theft risk
The Ford FUSION was the #14 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 7,100 thefts reported to law enforcement.
Notes: Sedan with widespread availability
Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Ford FUSION
Live EIA pricesBased 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
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Ford FUSION
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Ford FUSION Service Intervals
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
These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2010 FUSION, 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.
Videos About the 2010 Ford FUSION
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Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7020 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES FROM ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SLIGHTLY TURN TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT FAILURE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 1
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TROUBLE STARTING LIKE THE STARTER IS DEFECTIVE, BUT THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE PROBLEM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT JERKS WHEN SHIFTING. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: THIS MORNING THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK ON THE FLOOR AND I COULDN'T STOP THE CAR UNTIL A COUPLE MILES LATER. BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR UNTIL THE GAS PEDAL JUST CAME BACK UP FROM THE FLOOR. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!! *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND LOSE ALL POWER. THE DEALER PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND FOUND THE AIR FILTER WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 13 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford FUSION — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7020
- Recalls
- 13
- Fire reports
- 12
- Crash reports
- 141
- Injury reports
- 81
- Segment avg
- 1748
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