2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical 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 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 Sep 2, 2018 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · VA

I purchased my vehicle 6/6/2018 as of today 82/2018 my air conditioning has stopped working 6 times. The wires under the dash are extremely hot and there's a "burning smell" coming through my vents. Tonight every time I shut the car off and turned it back on the air conditioning didn't come on. The wires that are connected to the blower box apparently have a short on it. It goes off while in motion and stopped. This alone isn't safe for an individual but highly unsafe for children that ride in the vehicle

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Electrical, Seats · 82,605 miles · AZ

Seat: heating element in leather seat went bad. Temp was greater than 150 degrees. Air conditioning: blower motor fan control went out 2 times within 600 miles (82,100 and 82,600)

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 43,500 miles · MD

Engine failed at stoplight with loss of power steering on 6/26/16. Restart successful. Subsequent multiple engine failure chimes occurred. Dealer "repaired wiring". Several hundred miles since, not further incidents (engine failures or multiple chimes).

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 Mar 15, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 40,963 miles · NC

Power steering first failed in the beginning of november 2013. There was 20083 miles on the vehicle. We were driving the car in our subdivision and all of a sudden alarms started and the car was very hard to steer. We were able to force steer the car back home. We shut off the vehicle and started it up again and the power steering started working again. The alarms and warning lights also went off. We brought the vehicle in to our local ford dealer and they indicated there was nothing wrong. We then had a second event on february 21, 2015 where the power steering failed again. The mileage was 40163. We shut off the vehicle and started it up again and the power steering started working again. The alarms and warning lights also went off. We brought the vehicle in to our local ford dealer and they indicated there was nothing wrong again. On march 12, 2015 multiple alarms activated and we completely lost power steering and almost got in to an accident due to heavy traffic and the inability to steer the car properly. We were very close to a ford dealer and was able to force steer the vehicle into the parking lot where we were then assisted by the service department. Diagnostics indicated motor rotation angle sensor internal electronic failure and failure of electronic steering system. The epas system was found to be defective and several parts needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 70,800 miles · SC

While turning after coming to a stop, the vehicle traction control and power steering warnings popped up and car lost all power steering ability. The vehicle was no longer safely operable while having no listed error codes. The vehicle has been estimated to require replacement electronic power steering gear at a $2000 price tag.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · 23,000 miles · NY

While driving to natural bridge, va on interstate 81. Warning chime sounded, pull over safely warning came on, engine shut off, brakes and accelerator disengaged, and all dashboard lights illuminated. Immediately put on hazards and tried to pull over. Avoided signs and maneuvered car safely to a speed where I could stop car by putting in park. Attempted to restart car. When able to obtain ?green car? Light (as indicated safe to drive), put the car in drive and pushed accelerator. Car jumped forward and stalled. Able to restart car after 10-15 mins. After this occurred, car was having trouble accelerating and was shaking while driving. Could not have it towed back to dealership due to location. Contact dealership right away and brought it to them as soon as returning home (april 15th). Demanded it to be fixed before returning car. Unsafe and unacceptable dealership could not get codes or reactivation.. . Dealership in contact with ford tech service who informed them to change the battery to try to activate. They did this and within 10 mins of driving it tech reported warning chime sounded, pull over safely warning came on, engine shut off, breaks and accelerator disengaged, and all dashboard lights illuminated. Ford tech service contacted again who informed them to check all fuses and wires. Dealership could not find any problems. Dealership ordering new part today to test.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 20,000 miles · NY

When trying to start the car from park, all lights illuminated, car would not turn over. Let car reset, and able to turn it over. Drove to dealership. Not able to find codes for problem. Fuel canister repaired.