2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fusion Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 509 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. That is the most of any Fusion Hybrid model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is steering (138 complaints, 27%), typically at around 96,198 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 6 defect investigations involving it.
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- 509owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 6NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 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 problems | 138 | 27% | 96,198 | “service power steering” (29%) | $2,650 |
| Air Bags problems | 135 | 27% | 71,000 | “takata air bags” (27%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 80 | 16% | 99,000 | “emergency brake” (20%) | $2,000 |
| Power Train | 48 | 9% | 75,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 46 | 9% | 76,950 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 9% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 7% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 30 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 4% | 140,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 2% | 72,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 2% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | 108,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | 144,106 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | 63,811 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 82,560 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 39,155 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 132,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
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
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated (DP26004) — opened Apr 9, 2026, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Power Steering Failure (EA17004) — opened Nov 20, 2017, closed Feb 9, 2024.
- Power Steering Failure (PE16011) — opened Sep 28, 2016, closed Dec 25, 2017.
- Electric power steering failure (PE14030) — opened Oct 2, 2014, closed Sep 10, 2015, led to recall 15V340000.
- Floor mat interference with accelerator (EA12009) — opened Dec 12, 2012, closed Jun 12, 2014, led to recall 14E028000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle has a recurring loss-of-braking problem associated with the ABS/ AdvanceTrak system. While driving, the vehicle can suddenly lose normal braking ability and does not stop as it should when I press the brake pedal. The ABS, AdvanceTrak, traction…
I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and am reporting a recurring and serious braking problem. On XXX, while driving to pick up my mom and my [XXX] son, I pressed the brake pedal to stop, but the vehicle did not stop normally. I repeatedly tried to brake, but the vehicle took much longer to stop than it…
2020 Ford Escape wipers keep stuttering, moving very slowly, freezing midway through cycle, or fail to operate during adverse weather conditions. This results in poor to no visibility sometimes with the wiper blocking vision directly. This is a known recall and Ford has refused to repair the wiper…
The power steering has failed twice recently while driving and the dashboard warning displayed as follows: power steering assist fault. This makes it very hard to steer, dangerous and scary when this happens. Can a recall be issued for my vehicle? I am very disappointed that my 2010 ford fusion…
SUBJECT: Fraudulent Recall Completion / Incomplete Remedy resulting in Component Failure (Recall 19S54 / NHTSA 19V904) I am writing to file an emergency safety complaint regarding a fraudulently cleared safety recall on my 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. According to Ford's internal OASIS database, Safety…
Other Ford Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 70 | 0 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 55 | 0 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 46 | 2 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 65 | 1 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 126 | 1 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 96 | 0 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 132 | 0 |
| 2010 | 509 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 138 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fusion Hybrid model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.