2012 Ford Fusion service brakes problems
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Ford Fusion — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car does not always respond when the brakes are tapped. They are soft/squishy at times and I have to push the pedal all the way to the floor for the car to stop. This issue has been occuring off & on for approximately 3 years though it's been more frequent since June of 2026. I have never seen…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“Brake system. Pedal is soft and braking force to stop is reduced. Yes, at first they thought it was the brake booster, and know thinking it is the master cylinder, now they aren't even sure what it might be. Ford dealership techs. No, pedal was "squishy" when braking”
filed Jun 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 50 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 81 | 8% |
| 2014 Fusion | 85 | 6% |
| 2013 Fusion | 53 | 3% |
| 2011 Fusion | 169 | 6% |
| 2010 Fusion | 435 | 8% |
| 2009 Fusion | 472 | 46% |
| 2008 Fusion | 479 | 35% |
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.