2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There have been many recalls on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, according to Ford mine has already had the repairs done yet the issues I’ve been having all match recalls. I’ve had issues with my passenger seat, the air bag system light is always on and the seat controls no longer work. The clockspring…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while in traffic on an incline, the hybrid battery was running however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The message to “pull over safely, check charging system” was displayed. The vehicle was pulled off the road. The vehicle was…”
filed Oct 28, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 48858 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2020Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline engine operation around 10 years of…
TSB 20-2142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 20% |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 17% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 13 | 19% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 15% |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 20 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.