2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid: engine failure

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Steering, Tires · 140,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stopped at a local gas station and inflated the driver's side front tire. The contact stated that after inflating the tire, the Advancetrac error and power system failure warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and proceeded to drive the vehicle to his destination; however, the power steering seized and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed steering gearbox. The contact was informed that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced, and the tires needed to be rotated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Steering · 166,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion hybrid. While driving 5 MPH, the advance auto trac and power steering assist warning indicators illuminated. Also, while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact attempted to steer the wheel, but it failed to steer properly. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, placed the vehicle in reverse, and then drive; however, the steering wheel failed. Aaa was contacted and towed the vehicle to heritage ford (2075 edsel ln nw, corydon, in 47112, (812) 738-3284) where it was diagnosed that the steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 122,000 miles · GA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion hybrid. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to billy howell ford lincoln (1805 atlanta hwy, cumming, ga 30040, (770) 887-2311) where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v340000 (steering) and 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: cas15441933. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) and parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering).

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 Aug 10, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 47,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering seized without warning while steering through a curve. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the side of a tree and went down into the canal. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.