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Ford Fusion 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Ford Fusion: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

5,128Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
15Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
190Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering1,662 complaints

1,662 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train898 complaints

898 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V222000.

Vehicle Speed Control794 complaints

794 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine794 complaints

794 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System706 complaints

706 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V793000.

Air Bags589 complaints

589 complaints; 6 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V384000, 18V046000, 18V775000, 19V001000, 21V081000, 21V158000.

Brakes553 complaints

553 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V904000.

Electrical System324 complaints

324 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems167 complaints

167 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels148 complaints

148 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V574000.

Unknown Or Other135 complaints

135 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V161000.

Suspension34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V161000Reported April 20, 2010 - 33,256 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 33,256 vehicles across all affected models.

10V222000Reported May 24, 2010 - 19 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 19 vehicles across all affected models.

11V574000Reported December 7, 2011 - 128,616 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on December 7, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 128,616 vehicles across all affected models.

15V793000Reported November 24, 2015 - 411,205 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 411,205 vehicles across all affected models.

16V384000Reported May 31, 2016 - 1,892,343 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,892,343 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V046000Reported January 11, 2018 - 327,796 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 327,796 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
18V775000Reported November 1, 2018 - 215 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 215 vehicles across all affected models.

19V001000Reported January 7, 2019 - 782,384 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 7, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 782,384 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V904000Reported December 18, 2019 - 600,166 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 600,166 vehicles across all affected models.

21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

21V158000Reported March 10, 2021 - 2,602,668 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,602,668 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ10001Opened November 18, 2010 - Closed December 28, 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP26004Opened April 9, 2026 - Closed October 23, 2026

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11009Opened July 26, 2011 - Closed January 20, 2012

Wheel Mounting Stud Fracture. Resulted in recall campaign 11V574000.

EA12009Opened December 12, 2012 - Closed June 12, 2014

Floor mat interference with accelerator. Resulted in recall campaign 14E028000.

EA12009Opened December 12, 2012 - Closed June 12, 2014

Floor mat interference with accelerator. Resulted in recall campaign 14E028000.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA17004Opened November 20, 2017 - Closed February 9, 2024

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10019Opened May 28, 2010 - Closed January 11, 2013

Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE11003Opened January 21, 2011 - Closed July 26, 2011

Wheel Stud Fracture. Resulted in recall campaign 11V574000.

PE13003Opened February 21, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14030Opened October 2, 2014 - Closed September 10, 2015

Electric power steering failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V340000.

PE16011Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed December 25, 2017

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16011Opened September 28, 2016 - Closed December 25, 2017

Power Steering Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20099
2010111
2011138
2012301
20131,169
2014351
2015340
2016344
2017466
2018590
2019396
2020284
2021181
2022162
2023131
202485
202546
202624
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.