2010 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle several times, and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact researched and was made aware of an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.

NHTSA ID

11723323

Incident

Mar 10, 2026

Mileage

225,000 mi

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle that lingered for days. The contact's grandson then discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact continued driving the vehicle, and the vehicle shut off while driving 50 MPH on the highway. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle while in neutral(N) to a safe area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who discovered a crack in the fuel tank and a defective purge valve. Upon investigation, the contact's grandson discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), which was linked to the failure. The dealer was notified about the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained unrepaired with the independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ID

11708316

Incident

Jun 2, 2025

Mileage

160,000 mi

Car was checked for recall 15S34 and incorrectly determined to not have a problem. This recall deals with the gas tank cracking open. This car will pool gas on the ground under the car. Ford says since this was previously looked at, even if the determination was false, they will not take any action or help with it. Please assist - this is a known problem and should be repaired under the recall.

NHTSA ID

11668817

Incident

May 27, 2020

Unknown, I was driving in my wheel stop moving , it’s saying now power steering wheel, for my breaks, it keep saying check brake system

NHTSA ID

11661718

Incident

Mar 12, 2025

The throttle body failed. It is not available for inspection because it was replaced. While driving on a high-speed road, the engine felt like it shuddered, and the car lost engine power and would no longer accelerate. At the same time, the light shaped like a wrench came on. Our safety was therefore put at risk because we could now barely accelerate, and could easily have been rear-ended. The problem was confirmed and repaired by an independent service center. After doing the repair, the service center informed us that there was a Ford Customer Satisfaction Service Bulletin (13NO3) for this problem. We called Ford about this bulletin and were told that the Bulletin was limited to ten years or 150,000 miles, whichever came first. Even though our car is over ten years old, it only has 87,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ID

11623069

Incident

Oct 25, 2024

Electronic Throttle Body Car lost power on busy, construction road Manufacturer issued secret warranty to owners and did not send out notice Multiple certified mechanics have inspected the vehicle Check engine, ABS, service advance trac, and power train lights were on and i am uncertain when they first came on

NHTSA ID

11620773

Incident

Oct 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle the contact heard air seeping and leaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the canister purge valve. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a short time later upon approaching the vehicle the contact observed gasoline pooling underneath the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then determined that the excessive pressure resulting from the failure of the canister purge valve caused the fuel tank to develop a crack that was then leaking gasoline. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 170,000.

NHTSA ID

11618589

Incident

Oct 1, 2024

Mileage

170,000 mi

Driving on the highway in the fast lane, vehicle suddenly lost all power. A message on the car said “ pull over safely “. No prior warning of anything wrong with the vehicle. I managed to dodge traffic with my hazard lights on and came to a stop on the side of the highway. I inspected the car with no signs of anything wrong. I shut down the car and restarted. Everything came back on and was drivable. This caused me to look online, only to discover that other people are having the same problem as I have described. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. This is a very dangerous situation to be in, not able to keep moving on a very busy highway.

NHTSA ID

11602035

Incident

Jul 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal hissing sound coming from the gas tank. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observed condensation under the rear passenger’s side tire. Additionally, the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he observed three cracks on the fuel tank underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

NHTSA ID

11593378

Incident

Jun 6, 2024

Mileage

180,000 mi

My 2010 Ford fusion has no power steering and I believe a fuel injector problem. The service power steering message appears the engine light is on. I was told it had something to do with needing a fuel injector. This problem needs to be recalled ASAP

NHTSA ID

11593348

Incident

Jun 10, 2024

Lug nuts are all stripped or broken. Check engine light, check fuel fill inlet message, poor driving all around, lack of power. Brake calipers broke off and brake pads fell out. Power steering locks up every once in a while

NHTSA ID

11581211

Incident

Mar 22, 2024

My vehicle will no longer operate in electric mode. This is a major safety concern since there is no assist from the high-voltage battery powered electric drive motor. Upon accelerating from a dead stop, there is a significant lag before the ICE kicks in and provides enough power to move the vehicle.

NHTSA ID

11574012

Incident

Jan 6, 2024

While driving, the throttle body valve malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to rapidly lose power and go into an engine "safe mode." The check engine light appeared on the dash. I was luckily able to pull over to the side of the road. Restarting the vehicle cleared the error, but the issue continued to recur until I was able to get home. Luckily the sudden loss of power did not cause an incident, but as it occurred on the highway, a sudden drop in speed could have posed a safety risk, especially if it had occurred in inclement weather. There was a recall for the specific part that failed, but due to my model being a hybrid, it was not included even though it contained the exact faulty component. Speaking with Ford Customer Care confirmed this to be the case that my specific car was not included in the recall. I was able to order the replacement part myself and perform the repair. The error message that was thrown in the car's OBD system was: P2112 "Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed" The code was not saved in the module so it could only be read at the time the issue was actively occurring before the vehicle was turned off.

NHTSA ID

11571530

Incident

Apr 2, 2017

Car stalled at a stop light on [XXX] where the speed limit is 50MPH. My [XXX] daughter was driving and could not restart the car. When the light turned green she was stuck in the middle of the road and trucks and other drivers where riding right up to her at 60+ MPH before they switched lanes honking and flipping her off. She could have been struck and killed. Took to mechanic after I was able to get on-site and start the car. P1450 Unable to Bleed Up Fuel Tank Vacuum. Was told this is very common with this year of Ford Fusion and Ford knows of the issue. Why not a recall to change the solenoid and purge valve before someone gets killed if they haven't already. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11569773

Incident

Jan 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the gas tank. There was a strong odor of fuel detected. The contact became aware of a puddle of fuel on the ground. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

NHTSA ID

11567174

Incident

Jan 22, 2024

Mileage

140,000 mi

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2010 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fractured fuel tank. The mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) was performed on the vehicle in July 2017; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. There was no further information provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.

NHTSA ID

11563496

Incident

Dec 28, 2023

Mileage

194,000 mi

WHENEVER I PUT GAS IN THE CAR I HAVE TO GO EXTREMELY SLOW OR THE FUEL WILL "SPIT" BACK OUT ONTO THE CAR AND GROUND. THIS IS NOT A SAFE SITUATION AT THE PUMP.

NHTSA ID

11555581

Incident

Nov 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that she attempted to start the vehicle however, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the low tire pressure warning light illuminated, and the fuel gauge displayed 0 miles to empty. The contact stated that her friend refueled the fuel tank however, the fuel leaked out onto the ground. Additionally, the contact stated that she had to have the vehicle jumpstarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V973000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that previously the recall repair was completed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11552304

Incident

Sep 20, 2023

Mileage

130,000 mi

Gasoline was leaking from the top of the gas tank down the side of the tank near the passenger side rear tire (opposite side from the fuel filler cap). This was first notice on 10/8/2023. The gas would leak when the tank was filled until approximately 1 gallon had leaked out on the ground underneath the tank. I put a container under the car near the passenger side tire to catch the gas. There was a strong smell of gas inside and around the car. We took the car to the mechanic who said the gas tank had a crack at the top of the tank. The mechanic replaced the tank with a used tank which cost approximately $514.00 total installed. A new tank would have cost approximately $1100.00 installed.

NHTSA ID

11549934

Incident

Oct 8, 2023

I noticed a gasoline smell coming from my car. After taking it in to be examined, it was discovered that the fuel tank had a leak in it - right next to the exhaust pipe. A disaster waiting to happen.

NHTSA ID

11530593

Incident

Jun 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that adding 2-gallons of fuel to the fuel tank took an estimated 30 minutes. The contact stated that the pump nozzle shut-off valve was continually stopping the flow of gasoline into the tank. Additionally, the contact stated while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. An unknown message indicating power steering failure was displayed. The contact's son was able to drive the vehicle to his residence while using extra physical strength to steer the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with two unknown recalls. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the power steering unit needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11499379

Incident

Jun 29, 2022

Mileage

130,000 mi

My vehicle is having trouble at first start after refueling the vehicle and I made a research and found that there is a recall for some same model of my vehicle that there is a problem with the purge valve. The recall number is 15S34. My vehicle is having the same trouble as mentioned in the recall but my vehicle is not listed as recall under the vin even though I am having problems. I have attached the recall document below that my vehicle needs.

NHTSA ID

11494391

Incident

Nov 1, 2022

Furl tank leaks and seapage. There’s a past recall yet dealer will not fix.

NHTSA ID

11486181

Incident

Sep 1, 2022

A few years back there was a recall on a fuel system part cause it would emit strong gasoline odor. Same issue has come back. Dealership states that recall was completed and they could not repair the very same issue without charging for it.

NHTSA ID

11484815

Incident

Sep 16, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle would vibrate, jerk, and not properly accelerate. Also, the power steering assist fault message was displayed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the power steering module was faulty and that the fuel inlet valve was cracked. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 106,000.

NHTSA ID

11466785

Incident

May 16, 2022

Mileage

106,000 mi