2012 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,389 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (17% of reports).
- 111engine complaints
- 52,389median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%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 19 of 111 complaints (17%)
- Off restarted: mentioned in 7 of 111 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fusion engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 52 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 48% | 78,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 205 | 46% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 395 | 36% | 76,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 443 | 27% | 78,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 272 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 386 | 22% | 83,005 |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% | 52,389 |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 56 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 47 | 6% | 98,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2012 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.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault message was displayed. The power steering function was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated due to a possible canister purge valve failure. Upon…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving under 35 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was shaking abnormally while idling as if the vehicle would shut off. The contact had replaced the battery 8 times; however, the failure persisted. While driving…
2012 Ford Fusion is having issues similar to the Ford Focus recall, 18S32, that pertains to the canister purge valve and powertrain issue. Current fusion has a 2.5L motor in it. Have replaced the canister purge valve 3 times in a 2-year span and is currenting giving codes (as well as engine light…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford Fusions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about engine for the 2012 Ford Fusion (4% of the 2,516 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 2012 Ford Fusion engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,389 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 19 of 111 complaints, followed by “off restarted” (7).
Other 2012 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2012 Ford Fusion problems or engine problems across all Fusion years.