Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid across 11 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (138). The words owners use most often: “service power steering” (18% of reports).
- 296steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 2mention 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 54 of 296 complaints (18%)
- Assist fault: mentioned in 23 of 296 complaints (8%)
- Advance trac: mentioned in 20 of 296 complaints (7%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 17 of 296 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 Ford Fusion Hybrid at $2,650, and half of them between $2,150 and $3,050.
Based on 29 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2020), 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 263 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 296 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 2 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 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.
Component: Power Steering Module Rack and Pinion assembly The wheel locked up as described below in the middle of me taking a left turn, with the errors popping up as described. The problem has been diagnosed by the local Ford dealership. Three warning lamps that are intermittently on when I start…
The rack and pinion has failed twice within 2 and a half years. The steering has completely gone out twice while driving, causing extremely unsafe circumstances that could put multiple people in danger. After doing some research this is a common issue with Ford Fusions which is putting a lot of…
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…
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion. The bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft has come loose. in May 2018 there was a recall for this same loose steering wheel issue on 2014-2018 versions of the Fusion. There is no loose steering wheel recall for the 2019 Fusion. Ford's remedy for the loose…
While driving a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium (approximately 157,000 miles), the Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) system suddenly failed without warning during heavy rain in Philadelphia, PA. I was driving near the riverfront area by [XXX] when the steering immediately became extremely…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusion Hybrids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 296 owner complaints about steering for the Ford Fusion Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fusion Hybrid steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $2,150 and $3,050), from 29 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “service power steering”, in 54 of 296 complaints, followed by “assist fault” (23).
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