2010 Ford Fusion Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 484 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,997 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (39% of reports).
- 484fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 59,997median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $780typical repair cost reported by owners
- 54%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 190 of 484 complaints (39%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 33 of 484 complaints (7%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 26 of 484 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2010 Ford Fusion at $780, and half of them between $650 and $1,300.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2023), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 426 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 484 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 11 | 6% | — |
| 2019 Fusion | 11 | 3% | 84,773 |
| 2018 Fusion | 22 | 5% | 11,148 |
| 2017 Fusion | 35 | 3% | 72,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 56 | 6% | 61,100 |
| 2014 Fusion | 71 | 5% | 66,500 |
| 2013 Fusion | 120 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 58 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 176 | 6% | 48,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 484 | 9% | 59,997 |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 10 | 1% | 60,700 |
| 2007 Fusion | 12 | 1% | 93,500 |
| 2006 Fusion | 12 | 2% | 76,667 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
Car was checked for recall 15S34 and incorrectly determined to not have a problem. This recall deals with the gas tank cracking open. This car will pool gas on the ground under the car. Ford says since this was previously looked at, even if the determination was false, they will not take any action…
Unknown, I was driving in my wheel stop moving , itâs saying now power steering wheel, for my breaks, it keep saying check brake system
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 484 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2010 Ford Fusion (9% 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,997 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $780 (half paid between $650 and $1,300), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 190 of 484 complaints, followed by “off restarted” (33).
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)
- Service Brakes problems (437)
- Electrical System problems (324)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (221)
See all 2010 Ford Fusion problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Fusion years.