2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid brakes problems

Filed Sep 11, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

While driving my 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid (VIN: [XXX]), the braking system suddenly failed. When applying the brake pedal, there was completely zero brake resistance, and the vehicle failed to engage proper braking power, creating an extremely hazardous driving condition. The vehicle was inspected by a certified Ford dealership (Lithia), which officially documented that the vehicle is "UNSAFE TO DRIVE due to having no brake resistance." The diagnostics confirmed that the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), the ABS module, and the Brake Master Cylinder have failed and require total replacement. The dealership also noted that the necessary braking parts are currently completely unavailable (backordered/no parts available). This is the exact same safety defect covered under Ford's previous Safety Recall 19S54 (the federal safety agency Campaign 19V904) for older Fusion models. However, the recall was never expanded to include the 2012 models, despite them using the same problematic braking infrastructure and experiencing identical catastrophic failures. the federal safety agency needs to investigate and force Ford to expand the recall to 2011-2012 models before this braking defect causes fatal accidents. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Brakes · 137,490 miles · CA

While driving away from my curbside parking spot to go to work, the dashboard lights started flashing and said something along the lines of "break system failure" or "check break systems", and I was unable to brake at all. I managed to change course and pull over and let the car stop on its own. Once stopped, I turned the car off and then back on again. I tried to slowly move and then brake, at which time the brakes were successful and stopped the car. I drove the short distance back to my house and took an alternate vehicle. This is incredibly concerning considering I carry my wife and three children in it and we frequently take long road trips to see family. Had this happened on one of those trips, especially while driving long distances on freeways that tend to bottleneck, the results could have been devastating, not just for us but also others.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · MD

According to ford car needs hcu unit and ecu. Just had the car fully serviced and new brakes all around. Tires are new as well. Ford wants $3000 to replace the hcu and ecu and drain the brake fluid. I think I'm gonna have to scrap the car.

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion hybrid. The contact stated that the ABS control module failed and caused irregular braking. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with force to stop the vehicle. The dealer (star ford lincoln, 1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204) stated that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

4/18/17 I went to leave my home in my 2012 ford fusion hybrid and as I pulled out of my house and proceeded to my first stop light, I was in motion going downward on a slight hill in my neighborhood and I noticed my breaks just drop to the floor and break pedals seemed to stiffen in their flexibility and I was headed straight for a red light. I was extremely terrified and did the best I could to maintain the car under my control.. I noticed the dash was full of red lights saying 'check break system ' and ABS lights were on as well ass 2 traction control llights. Had weather conditions been different and my son been in the car this could have posed a threat to our lives. It's extremely dangerous and quite unpleasant to imagine what feels like loosing your breaks. But I don't believe this is the case!! Up until now I have not had any issues with my breaks, never shown any signs to be concerned with ABS the car has 32k miles on it shouldn't need breaks or master c it's a faulty ABS module.. I don't believe anything is actually wrong with the car. After I pulled over I turned car off and back on after checking in out a few times I started the car and noticed it looked normal for a second unlike other trys so I started to drive breaks felt fine came back up like normal and car worked but after 20 seconds of driving it' cut back out flashing red warning signs and beeping. Breaks sink down and become hard to control. I see this is common problem I need this fixed I'm extremely up set how after 32k this goes out and is not a small fix.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 85,500 miles · CA

When trying to start the car from park all warning lights illuminated, car would not turn over. Let car reset, and able to turn it over. Ford self system check via dash cluster will show brake and hybrid electric charging system problems but will reset itself after next key cycle. Not able to find codes for problem. Owned car approx 8 months, experienced problem 4 times all within 1 month.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Brakes · 73,800 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion hybrid. The vehicle was repaired under ford's customer satisfaction that was related to the federal safety agency action number: pe14030 (steering). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the brake system warning, advanced tac, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on; however, when the vehicle was placed in reverse, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued in reverse into oncoming traffic and nearly caused a crash. The contact powered the vehicle off and back on and the brake pedal returned to normal. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake drum was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,800.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 28,270 miles · MI

This is 3rd of 3 complaints because car was taken to dealer three times for three incidents with same symptoms. (I don't recall the temperature. Wunderground.com recorded 10 deg f as the low.) as with the first incident on feb 16, the following occurred: started car from being cold overnight. Let engine run no more than 3 minutes prior to backing out of drive way. Made two successful stops. Drove 3/8 mile from last stop while traveling at 30 MPH. Slowed to make right turn on desired street because traffic light was green. While turning brake warning light illuminated. Abs failure, stability control and traction control failure lights illuminated. Vehicle was very hard to stop with foot brake. Loss of all power assistance for stopping. But was easier to stop since repair from previous repairs on 2/16/15 and 2/23/15. Dealer recorded ABS system test and diagnostic pinpoint test for the third time, contacted hotline id 108388128, for abnormal diagnostic pinpoint testing, connector access, c135 and c1602, performing ABS bleeding and calibration twice, with abnormal circuit testing, load test while measuring voltage drop across circuits cca22 and vca22, per hotline, both elements are bright with no measured voltage drop, also abnormal road testing and verification due to intermittent concerns, before and after repairs, replaced the ABS control module, performed programmable module installation and calibration again, ppt, p8, road test, verified repairs. Currently, with 28673 miles on march 21, the vehicle has performed flawlessly since this 3rd of 3 service visits.

Filed Mar 21, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 28,268 miles · MI

This is 2nd of 3 complaints because the car was taken to the dealer three times for three incidents with same symptoms. Temperature was -3 deg f exactly as was on the previous complaint. Started car from being cold overnight. Let engine run no more than 3 minutes prior to backing out of drive way. After two successful stops and while accelerating to around 15 - 20 MPH, brake warning light illuminated. Abs failure, stability control and traction control failure lights illuminated (left off stability control warning from previous report). Vehicle was very hard to stop with foot brake. But was easier to stop since repair from previous week on 2/16/15. Dealer recorded ABS system test, c0022, ABS pinpoint test p, circuit test brake booster solenoid, intermittent brake booster solenoid operation per ppt p6, replaced the brake booster assembly per ppt p7.

Filed Mar 21, 2015 · Brakes · 27,975 miles · MI

Temperature was -3 deg f. Started car from being cold overnight. Let engine run no more than 3 minutes prior to backing out of drive way. Made two successful stops. Drove 3/8 mile from last stop while traveling at 30 MPH. Slowed to make right turn on desired street because traffic light was green. While turning brake warning light illuminated. Abs failure and traction control failure lights illuminated. Vehicle was very hard to stop with foot brake. Loss of all power assistance for stopping. Dealer recorded ABS system test, c0022, ABS pinpoint test p, circuit test, excessive resistance between pins 17 and 31. At ABS module connector c135, 3.3 ohms, trace, removed and installed PCM and master cylinder to access and repair wire circuits cca22 grey with yellow and vca22 green with brown, green corrosion at connector c1602 pins 3 and 4 near the brake booster solenoid connector.