2010 Ford Fusion Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 2% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (32% of reports).
- 93engine and engine cooling complaints
- 49,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 51%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.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 30 of 93 complaints (32%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 19 of 93 complaints (20%)
- Put park: mentioned in 9 of 93 complaints (10%)
- Suddenly lost: mentioned in 6 of 93 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 93 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 7 | 4% | 99,064 |
| 2019 Fusion | 55 | 17% | 85,952 |
| 2018 Fusion | 88 | 20% | 101,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 134 | 12% | 81,571 |
| 2016 Fusion | 109 | 7% | 110,750 |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 2% | 102,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 72 | 4% | 119,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 31,243 |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% | 108,252 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 68,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 16 | 2% | 58,100 |
| 2006 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 71,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 2010 Ford Fusion. 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 contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to immediately stop. The ABS, service brakes, and advancetrac messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who located failure code: p0453 (evaporated emission system pressure sensor switch high input). The…
2016 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to head gasket and exhaust manifold issues. *ld the consumer stated the engine was replaced twice, the power steering and various sensors were replaced twice as well. The manufacturer was notified, but could not determine the failure. *js
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2010 Ford Fusion (2% of the 5,130 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 49,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 30 of 93 complaints, followed by “turned off” (19).
Other 2010 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (1,662)
- Power Train problems (894)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (793)
- Engine problems (700)
- Air Bags problems (591)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (484)
- Service Brakes problems (437)
- Electrical System problems (324)
See all 2010 Ford Fusion problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Fusion years.