2010 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
Owners have filed 700 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 56,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (44% of reports).
- 700engine complaints
- 56,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $590typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%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 306 of 700 complaints (44%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 125 of 700 complaints (18%)
- Side road: mentioned in 99 of 700 complaints (14%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 42 of 700 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2010 Ford Fusion at $590, and half of them between $510 and $620.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2018), 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 engine problems happen?
Based on 662 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 700 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Fusion engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 52 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 48% | 78,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 205 | 46% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 395 | 36% | 76,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 443 | 27% | 78,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 272 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 386 | 22% | 83,005 |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% | 52,389 |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 56 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 47 | 6% | 98,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
I was driving my car down the road and all the sudden I couldn't steer my car It caused me to go off the road and hit a ditch
The throttle body failed. It is not available for inspection because it was replaced. While driving on a high-speed road, the engine felt like it shuddered, and the car lost engine power and would no longer accelerate. At the same time, the light shaped like a wrench came on. Our safety was…
Electronic Throttle Body Car lost power on busy, construction road Manufacturer issued secret warranty to owners and did not send out notice Multiple certified mechanics have inspected the vehicle Check engine, ABS, service advance trac, and power train lights were on and i am uncertain when they…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 700 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Ford Fusion (14% 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 56,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $590 (half paid between $510 and $620), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 306 of 700 complaints, followed by “turned off” (125).
Other 2010 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (1,662)
- Power Train problems (894)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (793)
- Air Bags problems (591)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (484)
- Service Brakes problems (437)
- Electrical System problems (324)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (221)
See all 2010 Ford Fusion problems or engine problems across all Fusion years.