2012 Ford Fusion power train problems
158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Ford Fusion — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Good evening, I’m emailing to you regarding my ford fusion q20212. My steering has went out non drivable. I did see where that year had a lot of power steering issues.. could you help me out on the power steering recall and the power train.. also need to get airbag completed. Text me a Time to meet…”
filed Mar 9, 2026
“On [XXX] ,I was driving in my car heading home with my [XXX] son in the backseat when my steering wheel just locked up on me and didn't want to turn and it was just stiff. I turn off my car immediately and waited about ten minutes to turn on. The car started up and the steering wheel became un…”
filed Oct 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 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 23-2098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2023
Power Train problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 67 | 37% |
| 2019 Fusion | 68 | 22% |
| 2018 Fusion | 106 | 24% |
| 2017 Fusion | 310 | 28% |
| 2016 Fusion | 310 | 19% |
| 2015 Fusion | 143 | 14% |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% |
| 2013 Fusion | 280 | 16% |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
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.