Ford Fusion Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 415 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Ford Fusion across 15 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (143). The words owners use most often: “lug nuts” (45% of reports).
- 415wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 22mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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 187 of 415 complaints (45%)
- Wheel studs: mentioned in 40 of 415 complaints (10%)
- Tire rotation: mentioned in 28 of 415 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical wheels repair on the Ford Fusion at $200, and half of them between $140 and $360.
Based on 25 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 wheels problems happen?
Based on 268 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 415 complaints, 22 mention a crash, 6 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
Model years: 2010, 2011
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
Ford's double-capped acorn lug nuts experienced outer cap expansion/separation during an emergency roadside tire change. A defective design known by Ford. Rendering the supplied tire iron and a separately purchased multisize tire iron ineffective at removing the lugs. The failure left the vehicle…
The front left lower control arm (driver's side) snapped off (broke) while turning a corner. There was no reason for the breakage other than turning. It was repaired through insurance. The driver's safety as well as the safety of pedestrians were put at risk because the breakage forced the car to…
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…
Complete loss of power steering while driving, Service Power Steering Now warning light came on right after, service advance trac warning right after that. After doing some research this is a known issue to Ford and customer service agent confirmed this in chat, screenshot included.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fusions have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 415 owner complaints about wheels for the Ford Fusion. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
How much does it cost to fix wheels problems on the Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $200 (half paid between $140 and $360), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “lug nuts”, in 187 of 415 complaints, followed by “wheel studs” (40).
Other Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (5,775)
- Air Bags problems (3,530)
- Engine problems (3,369)
- Power Train problems (3,138)
- Service Brakes problems (2,191)
- Electrical System problems (1,665)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,414)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,167)
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