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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Other / unspecified Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the other system, filed with NHTSA

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Other / unspecified reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Feb 13, 2025
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 505 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

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Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming other

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Feb 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the "Check Brake System" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle responded as needed. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ID
11642576
Incident
Jan 23, 2025
Mileage
160,000 mi
ElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Oct 28, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while in traffic on an incline, the hybrid battery was running however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The message to “pull over safely, check charging system” was displayed. The vehicle was pulled off the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced because there was no power going to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

NHTSA ID
11438517
Incident
Oct 18, 2021
Mileage
111,000 mi
Other / unspecifiedSteering
Filed Jan 7, 2019

LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING UP TO A STOP SIGN AT 20 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LOCKED UP 44TH AND QUAKER LUBBOCK TEXAS

NHTSA ID
11164864
Incident
Nov 17, 2018
Mileage
155,000 mi
AirbagsOther / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Dec 15, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE UNUSUAL NOISES. THE NOISES INCREASED AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EAST TENNESSEE FORD (CROSSVILLE, TN, 931-240-4121) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING WAS FAULTY AND ABOUT TO FALL OUT. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER, THE FRONT DRIVER'S WHEEL BEARING ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

NHTSA ID
11054918
Incident
Dec 14, 2014
Mileage
45,000 mi
EngineOther / unspecified
Filed Aug 10, 2017

HAD TO REPLACE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 1000+ AFTER ONLY 80,000 MILES. ADDITIONALLY, HAD TO REPLACE A SPEAKER FOR THE BACK UP SYSTEM. WHAT KIND OF IDIOTS ARE THEY. SAFETY ISSUE: I ALSO TO HAVE THROTTLE BODY WORK DONE 2 YEARS AGO AND THE LAST 10 DAYS, 31 JULY TO 9 AUG, HAVE HAD 6 EPISODES OF THE WRENCH LIGHT COMING ON WITH TWO OF THEM RESULTING IN SUDDEN DECELERATION ON THE FREEWAY.

NHTSA ID
11014505
Incident
Aug 9, 2017
Mileage
85,000 mi
BrakesOther / unspecifiedPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 7, 2015

AFTER SWITCHING THE GEAR SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED MY BRAKES FAILED AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER PLACING A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF THE TWO SYMPTOMS WENT AWAY. LATER THAT DAY THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE SECOND TIME WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS ISSUE OCCURRED I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND ALMOST WENT INTO OPPOSING TRAFFIC. THE SERVICE LIGHT TURNS OFF AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR BUT RETURNS LATER THAT DAY. UPDATED 9/28/15 *LN THE CONSUMER STATED IN ADDITION TO THE BRAKES, THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ADVANCED TRACK SYSTEM. UPDATED 10/13/15*JB

NHTSA ID
10746898
Incident
Aug 3, 2015
Mileage
128,212 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 6, 2015

DRIVING ON I-93N AND STARTED TO HEAR A VIBRATING AND HUMMING FROM THE FRONT END. IT GOT WORSE AND WORSE AND PULLED INTO REST AREA TO DISCOVER THAT 3 OF 5 LUG NUTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WERE LOOSE TO THE POINT THAT THEY WERE ONLY A FEW TURNS FROM COMPLETELY BEING REMOVED. TIGHTENED LUGS MANUALLY AND WENT ON MY WAY BUT THAT WAS AN EYE OPENER!

NHTSA ID
10723761
Incident
May 27, 2015
Mileage
213,852 mi
Other / unspecifiedSuspensionTires & wheels
Filed May 31, 2014

REAR TIRES HAVE EXPERIENCED UNEVEN WEAR PATTERNS INDICATIVE OF SEVERE TOE-IN CONDITION THROUGH 3 SETS OF TIRES. CONDITION IS EVIDENT ONLY ON REAR TIRES, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10595315
Incident
May 31, 2014
Mileage
132,200 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 16, 2013

WHEELS HAVE CRACKS RADIATING FROM THE LUG BOLT HOLES ON THREE OF THE FOUR WHEELS. VISIBLE ON BACK SIDE ONLY. EACH TIME THE TIRES ARE ROTATED BY COSTCO, MORE CRACKS ARE APPEARING. FIRST NOTICED IN JANUARY 2013 TIRE ROTATION. CORRECT TORQUE IS APPLIED ACCORDING TO COSTO TECHNICIAN AT 100 FTLB ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. RIMS APPEAR TO BE ALUMINUM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10503285
Incident
Jan 2, 2013
Mileage
80,641 mi

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