2012 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Energi years
- Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi. That ranks 9th out of 9 Fusion Energi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 151,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Ford Fusion Energi problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 50% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Ford Fusion Energi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Ford issued recall 15s18 for the power steering assist systems that shut down. In november i took my car into the local ford dealership for a different recall on an airbag. I was informed of the above recall and stated at the time i didn't find it necessary, my car had high mileage and had never…
Tires constantly lose air. I have been told it is the tire sensors. I have to constantly check out the tires to make sure they are inflated properly.
Takata recall power steering went completely out. No power steering at all. Started the vehicle up and started to drive and no power steering. Car started making a dinging noise and the information box on the dash said service power steering advance trac now.
Drive train whine,slightly more intense over the years. Car has original tires with 42000 miles.
Other Ford Fusion Energi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Energi | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Energi | 122 | 1 |
| 2018 Fusion Energi | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion Energi | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion Energi | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Energi | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 Fusion Energi | 34 | 0 |
| 2013 Fusion Energi | 39 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owners most often report steering, power train, wheels problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Energi model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.