2010 Ford Fusion Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 221 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (45% of reports).
- 221fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 57,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 48%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 99 of 221 complaints (45%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 42 of 221 complaints (19%)
- Side road: mentioned in 40 of 221 complaints (18%)
- Suddenly lost: mentioned in 14 of 221 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 212 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 221 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford Fusion fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 1 | 1% | 102,495 |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 87,500 |
| 2018 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 76,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 87,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 9 | 1% | 102,500 |
| 2015 Fusion | 11 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 11 | 1% | 121,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 21 | 1% | 77,500 |
| 2012 Fusion | 7 | 0% | 65,600 |
| 2011 Fusion | 60 | 2% | 57,825 |
| 2010 Fusion | 221 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 97,549 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 96,900 |
| 2006 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 64,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Risk: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
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 the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle several times, and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was a strong fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle that lingered for days. The contact's grandson then discovered that fuel was leaking from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off and exiting the vehicle the contact heard air seeping and leaking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 221 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2010 Ford Fusion (4% 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 system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 99 of 221 complaints, followed by “turned off” (42).
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 fuel system, gasoline problems across all Fusion years.