2010 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 894 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (32% of reports).
- 894power train complaints
- 51,000median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 47%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 283 of 894 complaints (32%)
- Side road: mentioned in 115 of 894 complaints (13%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 55 of 894 complaints (6%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 52 of 894 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2010 Ford Fusion at $770, and half of them between $610 and $1,250.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2024), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 833 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 894 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fusion power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 67 | 37% | 77,065 |
| 2019 Fusion | 69 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 106 | 24% | 81,700 |
| 2017 Fusion | 313 | 28% | 80,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 311 | 19% | 83,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 145 | 15% | 80,033 |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% | 90,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 281 | 16% | 97,535 |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% | 51,700 |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% | 45,500 |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% | 51,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% | 57,488 |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% | 80,600 |
| 2007 Fusion | 74 | 7% | 86,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 150 | 21% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from february 27, through march 26, 2010. The park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention".
Risk: A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 and for the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (tdd). Representatives are available monday through friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.
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
Unintended acceleration event. Entered vehicle, put my foot on the brake, cranked it, held in that position while seatbelting. Engine had a VERY loud revving sound. Within seconds vehicle moving backwards on its own. Foot still on the brake, had not touched gas pedal, had not touched gear shifter…
Driver side CV AXLE broke.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 894 owner complaints about power train for the 2010 Ford Fusion (17% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $610 and $1,250), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 283 of 894 complaints, followed by “side road” (115).
Other 2010 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (1,662)
- 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)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (221)
See all 2010 Ford Fusion problems or power train problems across all Fusion years.