2010 Ford Fusion Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 793 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (57% of reports).
- 793vehicle speed control complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 21mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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 451 of 793 complaints (57%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 150 of 793 complaints (19%)
- Side road: mentioned in 116 of 793 complaints (15%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 47 of 793 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the 2010 Ford Fusion at $700, and half of them between $550 and $710.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2013), 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 vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 748 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 793 complaints, 21 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
Ford Fusion vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Fusion | 6 | 2% | 8,070 |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% | 30,825 |
| 2017 Fusion | 16 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 47 | 3% | 41,250 |
| 2015 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 46,775 |
| 2014 Fusion | 24 | 2% | 59,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 43 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 86 | 3% | 42,220 |
| 2011 Fusion | 256 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 793 | 15% | 53,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 33 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 24 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 35 | 3% | 82,270 |
| 2006 Fusion | 28 | 4% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
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…
Electronic throttle body failure My car lost power going 50 mph in road construction The car had a recall and extended warranty on it from 2014-2024, i was not notified Check engine light, drive shaft light, and service advance trac appeared a few weeks before the failure
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) malfunctioned causing the brakes to give out while I was driving the vehicle. Luckily I was on a residential street and I was able to safely pull over, but it could have caused a major accident had it not happened in that location. After taking it to two auto-shops…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 793 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2010 Ford Fusion (15% 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix vehicle speed control problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $700 (half paid between $550 and $710), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 451 of 793 complaints, followed by “turned off” (150).
Other 2010 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (1,662)
- Power Train problems (894)
- 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 vehicle speed control problems across all Fusion years.