Worst 2012 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 1,426 | 46 | 2 | 90,854 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 404 | 36 | — | 65,473 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 157 | 8 | 4 | 65,280 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 156 | 3 | — | 71,684 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 118 | 6 | — | 71,863 mi | |
| ENGINE | 111 | 1 | 2 | 65,214 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 102 | 15 | — | 81,264 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 85 | 17 | — | 61,612 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 80 | 7 | — | 95,124 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 75 | 12 | — | 66,986 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 58 | 3 | — | 56,147 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 33 | 3 | — | 85,951 mi | |
| WHEELS | 23 | 2 | — | 81,244 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 20 | — | 1 | 71,125 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 19 | 1 | — | 59,614 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | 109,127 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 15 | — | — | 67,905 mi | |
| SEATS | 10 | 1 | — | 64,932 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 10 | — | — | 107,714 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | — | — | 66,078 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 2 | — | 41,563 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 133,400 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 6 | — | — | 122,535 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 69,380 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | — | — | 70,600 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 6 | — | — | 51,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | 1 | 42,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 53,862 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 23,093 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR | 4 | — | — | 73,972 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Ford Fusion
73 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~35,726,205 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
+ 63 more recalls
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