2012 Ford Fusion fuel/propulsion system problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2012 Ford Fusion — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Absolute unacceptable level of rust to the body and frame. Even with regular car washes, sitting for a year covered. It’s literally totalled and I am out of a car. It’s a 2012 with this amount of rust”
filed Apr 24, 2025
“Vehicle loses power while driving, with no response when accelerator is depressed further. The engine continues to run but no throttle response. No engine warning light came on. No codes stored. Must stop, turn off engine and perform an engine restart to continue driving again.”
filed Jan 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Fusion | 22 | 5% |
| 2017 Fusion | 34 | 3% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 56 | 6% |
| 2014 Fusion | 71 | 5% |
| 2013 Fusion | 120 | 7% |
| 2011 Fusion | 176 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 484 | 9% |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.