2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical problems

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and am reporting a recurring and serious braking problem. On XXX, while driving to pick up my mom and my [XXX] son, I pressed the brake pedal to stop, but the vehicle did not stop normally. I repeatedly tried to brake, but the vehicle took much longer to stop than it should have. The brake pedal became spongy and did not have normal resistance. The BRAKE, ABS, and AdvanceTrac warning lights appeared. The vehicle’s computer/system was reset afterward, and the vehicle drove normally for several days. On XXX, the same braking problem happened again while i was driving to go pick up my [XXX] son from school. The brake pedal became spongy, and repeatedly pumping the brakes did not properly stop the vehicle. This time I had to use the emergency/parking brake to help bring the vehicle to a stop. The same BRAKE, ABS, and AdvanceTrac warning lights appeared.After this incident, the rear brakes were replaced and a new ABS Anti-Lock Brake Pump (part number 9E58-2C555-AF) was installed. The computer/system was also reset again. On XXX, the BRAKE, ABS, and AdvanceTrac warning lights came back on again despite the new brake components and computer reset. The mechanic who performed the repairs has been unable to determine the cause, so the vehicle is being taken to another repair shop for further diagnosis. I am concerned that this may be a safety defect involving the braking/ABS system of the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle has experienced an actual loss of braking ability, including an incident where I had to use the emergency/parking brake to stop. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

There have been many recalls on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, according to Ford mine has already had the repairs done yet the issues I’ve been having all match recalls. I’ve had issues with my passenger seat, the air bag system light is always on and the seat controls no longer work. The clockspring system is pure trash, there is no reason I’ve had to replace it twice now in the 2 months I’ve had this car. My ABS system keeps going in and out and says service advancetrac system. My hybrid battery rarely goes into hybrid anymore causing my mpg to drop. There were a few other things but that’s what’s coming out mind now.

Filed Oct 28, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 111,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while in traffic on an incline, the hybrid battery was running however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The message to “pull over safely, check charging system” was displayed. The vehicle was pulled off the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced because there was no power going to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 150,000 miles · TN

Car warning light please pull over safely and then car looses all power has happed a total of 19 times in 4 months. Stopped me in middle if intersection today. Twice. Happens when driving or starting to drive from still position.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion hybrid. While driving under 45 MPH, the hybrid battery failed and would continue to use the fueled engine battery. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Vista ford lincoln of oxnard (1501 auto center dr, oxnard, ca 93036, (805) 983-6511) diagnosed that the battery had crystallized. The dealer replaced the fueled engine battery. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 162,000 miles · OH

Driving on interstate 77 in ohio traveling the speed limit of 70 MPH, the power steering fault light came on and the car was almost impossible to steer. The advanc trac light came on and low tire pressure light came on.luckily I got the car off the highway and called tow vehiche

Filed Dec 22, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 78,573 miles · MD

Takata recall-dropped my 2010 fusion off on wednesday after 4 months waiting for the part to be in. Asked to have an oil change done while it was being worked on. I go to pick it up saturday and drop off the rental only to find my vehicle with no power steering, power steering fault, service advance trac system. I recently herniated a disc in my back and do not possess the strength to turn the wheel, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive without power steering. My fusion never left the service bay. I get a call monday from sheehy ford service, telling me that I need a new rack and pinion to the tune of $2400, due to the electronic steering being an enclosed unserviceable system. Sheehy refused to acknowledge that they caused this failure during the course of my oil change and recall replacement of the passenger side airbag. They quoted me $1049 for an after market rack and offered to pay for it if I could prove that it was something they did to cause the failure. After hours of speaking to the service manager and assistant manager they told me that they stopped paying for the rental when I did not drive my unsafe vehicle home. By wednesday waiting for a return phone call about any other options and calling ford because there was a recall for the power steering on 11s and 12s, as suggested by the service manager, I told them to go ahead an order the after market rack. Thursday they call to tell me its ready. As I run home to grab the keys for the rental, leaving it in front of my house with my phone, computer, and other items still inside, ford had sent a tow truck to repossess the rental. County police being called, rental towed, cab to the dealer, pay the $1049, and end up getting charged over $300 by the rental company since ford refused to pay while the power steering issue was being argued. Unsafe and absolutely appalling by sheehy and ford.

Filed Nov 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 56,000 miles · CO

Out of no where my power steering light came on and it is very hard to turn.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 110,000 miles · VA

The 2010 ford fusion hybrid keeps going into "limp" mode even on the highway. This causes power loss and loss of acceleration. This can be at anytime. This keeps happening more and more and ford does not know the cause or resolve.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · TN

The while driving the throttle body fails stalling the car. The ford fusion hybrid isn't covered in the extended warranty even though they use the exact same throttle body as the regular ford fusion.