2010 Ford Fusion Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,150 miles. The words owners use most often: “lug nuts” (27% of reports).
- 143wheels complaints
- 52,150median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 38%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.
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 39 of 143 complaints (27%)
- Wheel studs: mentioned in 31 of 143 complaints (22%)
- Wheels lugs: mentioned in 12 of 143 complaints (8%)
- Stud front: mentioned in 8 of 143 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 112 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 143 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 31,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 47,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 24 | 2% | 43,272 |
| 2016 Fusion | 43 | 3% | 50,213 |
| 2015 Fusion | 23 | 2% | 52,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 35 | 3% | 45,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 32 | 2% | 67,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 28 | 1% | 88,000 |
| 2011 Fusion | 49 | 2% | 84,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 143 | 3% | 52,150 |
| 2009 Fusion | 9 | 1% | 85,772 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2007 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 4,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
Risk: While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Lug studs keep breaking off while driving
We were made aware of Recall 11V574000 by our automotive shop, which applies to lugs/nuts/bolts on 2010 Ford Fusions, but only starting with manufacturer dates April 2009. This vehicle is dated February 2009, but we have replaced lugs/nuts/bolts at least 6 times in the past 5 years, clearly having…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the wheel studs on the front passengerâs wheel detached from the wheel. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Ford Fusions have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about wheels for the 2010 Ford Fusion (3% 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 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do wheels problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,150 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “lug nuts”, in 39 of 143 complaints, followed by “wheel studs” (31).
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 wheels problems across all Fusion years.