2010 Ford Fusion power train problems
894 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Ford Fusion — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving my car down the road and all the sudden I couldn't steer my car It caused me to go off the road and hit a ditch”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“Unintended acceleration event. Entered vehicle, put my foot on the brake, cranked it, held in that position while seatbelting. Engine had a VERY loud revving sound. Within seconds vehicle moving backwards on its own. Foot still on the brake, had not touched gas pedal, had not touched gear shifter…”
filed Nov 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 10V222000 · May 24, 2010
Related service bulletins
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify…
SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 10, 2019
Power Train problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 66 | 37% |
| 2019 Fusion | 68 | 22% |
| 2018 Fusion | 105 | 24% |
| 2017 Fusion | 305 | 28% |
| 2016 Fusion | 309 | 19% |
| 2015 Fusion | 143 | 15% |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% |
| 2013 Fusion | 280 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Ford Fusion
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.