2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 96,198 miles. The words owners use most often: “service power steering” (29% of reports).
- 138steering complaints
- 96,198median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service power steering: mentioned in 40 of 138 complaints (29%)
- Advance trac: mentioned in 10 of 138 complaints (7%)
- Difficult steer: mentioned in 10 of 138 complaints (7%)
- Assist fault: mentioned in 8 of 138 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid at $2,650, and half of them between $2,150 and $2,700.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 132 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 138 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion Hybrid | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 14% | 77,000 |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 12% | 66,000 |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 13 | 19% | 59,900 |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 9% | 42,673 |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 15 | 33% | 75,000 |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 14 | 22% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 19 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 36 | 38% | 66,623 |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 43 | 33% | 80,500 |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 138 | 27% | 96,198 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space at 2 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel became significantly difficult to turn. The contact could not recall whether a warning light was illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the vehicle to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred intermittently but had become more pronounced and constant. The vehicle was now only able to be driven in a straight…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about steering for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid (27% of the 509 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 96,198 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $2,150 and $2,700), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “service power steering”, in 40 of 138 complaints, followed by “advance trac” (10).
Other 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
- Air Bags problems (135)
- Service Brakes problems (80)
See all 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems or steering problems across all Fusion Hybrid years.