2010 Ford Fusion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 27, 2023 · Steering · IN

Eps electronic power steering catches and grinds and I've seen recalls on 2010+ fusions and mine have all the same symptoms.

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Steering · 84,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while pulling out of the parking lot, the steering wheel emitted abnormal loud grinding sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he continued driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was test driven. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the electronic steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2022 · Brakes · MI

Hello, Around 3 years ago, I found out that Ford had a recall on 2010 Fusion for the brakes but my VIN # was not included. About a year and a half ago, I took my car to the shop because my brakes and rotors needed replaced. The mechanic called me to say even though they were all replaced, i still have to push the pedal to floor to stop but there was a recall on your make and model and to contact Ford. I then told him that when I checked a few years ago, it did not qualify. He then called Ford himself and was told the same thing. It cost us almost $900 to repair. Now only a little over a year later, the brakes are very bad and I’m asking that you please relook at VIN #’s. It scared me so bad today when I had to suddenly stop and all I heard was grinding and almost rear ended the car in front of me. It made me want to email you to find out if my car can fixed. This problem also causes wear and tear to happen faster because I should not have to replace them already after a short this period of time. Can you please re evaluate my car for the recall and also assistance with repairing the brakes and rotors? I do have the receipt from a licensed shop showing the repair I did already I can send too. Please advise. Thank you so much in advance for your time and help. I truly appreciate it!!

Filed Feb 26, 2021 · Steering · 189,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact was driving at 10 MPH, when the steering wheel made grinding noises and became hard to maneuver. The power steering service light and traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure and stated that the power steering needed to be serviced. The vehicle was repaired twice however, the failure recurred. The contact informed an unknown ford dealer of the failure, and was directed to the manufacturer for assistance. The contact was informed by the manufacturer to contact the federal safety agency for assistance. The failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 109,746 miles · WA

The car he had sold me was not fix or ready to be sold . He basically scammed me out my money he sold me a lemon car. Its drivable yes but its not . The dealer keep saying its alot of work to trade my car in . I told him about everything thats wrong with the car. I had to pay for the back breaks , wheel alignment, new tires and all that together was 1000$. Now I still have to fix the axle which is 500 plus my car is smoking cause alot of safety hazards like almost causing car accidents because the smoking from the car is heavy. He also gave me false information about the car . Its been 2 recalls and been in a accident. He lied and said he did my registration but he did not and also said the car came with plate and it did not! I cant do payments on the car regular now because the car is basically breaking down. Im trying to get my full entire refund back the 500$ down payment plus the $980 back from the payments . I got scammed . The car hesitates alot and when im driving the car starts swerving and also will shake . The breaks squeaky again and I have to keep putting oil in everyday . He told me he took $1000 off of the car because thats the loan that his banking gave me but he did not! My balance on paying for this car been $5400 left for the longest and I been paying for this car like im suppose to , on time . I got the car from kings auto llc

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Brakes · 46,200 miles · OH

I have had numerous brake problems with this car..first @ 23,000 miles back brakes froze up on me, had to have both rotors & pads replaced, since then had pads replaced again on the back. I also had to replace the front pads twice, just this month with 46,000 miles on my car, had to replace both front rotors & pads because they were making a squealing noise ..I feel the brakes are a safety issue, never know when they are going to stop working especially if I'm driving 🚗

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 160,000 miles · MN

When I started up the car & was going to pull out the light for passenger air bag came on, then I turn my wheel & there is like a grinding sound. I pulled on side of road & had someone come check it. They said same thing I did. I thought it was something rubbing against the tire, but when we looked there was nothing. Then he kept turning the wheel & it sounded more in the steering column. My husband checked underneath the car when I got home & thank goodness he did because the tie rod ends inside & out were so bad that I was lucky to have not of crashed. Still the steering is making that loud grinding, screeching sound. Air bag & trac lights come on occasionally still also. Really feel unsafe driving my car here the last few months. Ive had it parked for the last month & bought just something to get around for now til I can afford to have it fixed or they have a recall on these. Ive seen so many other people with same problems & I also seen they recalled the 2011 for same issues. Why not the 2010?????

Filed Oct 27, 2019 · Steering · 145,533 miles · NH

Yesterday I started my car and my traction control light came on and my steering was fine then I was driving down the road and my steering became harder to control. I parked at a friends house for the night and when I went to drive my car again the next day I could barely steer and my car began to grind and make a loud screeching noise. I then went to the store and bought power steering fluid just to find out my system is electric. So now I have barely any steering.... And my house and college is 1 1/2 hours from each other. And being a college student I don't have the money to replace the part that's broken.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Steering · 157,447 miles · MO

Power steering went out while driving (city streets, while turning). Put the car in park and turned off vehicle. This happened and worked a total of 3 times in the span of 3 weeks. Now, complete failure and none of this works. No fluid loss experienced. No whining or grinding noises experienced. Power steering assist fault in dash readout.

Filed Feb 23, 2019 · Steering · 200,789 miles · OH

My car has 200800 miles on it, my electric rack and pinion has been replaced 3 times and just last month it went out while going 65mph on the highway, I cut off a semi truck and some cars and almost tboned the cement barrier. I complained to ford for a second time regarding the electronic steering rack and since it is not recalled it is unable to be replaced. Most of the people in the call center are not fluent in english so its near impossible to get issues resolved. The part is made in new mexico and my only alternative is to purchase a refurbished rack. I refuse to buy this rack because its a known issue with ford fusions and most people who have had this issue have gotten into serious accident or near misses such as myself. The car currently sits at the autoshop while I drive a rental until I can afford to buy the 1300 part and have ford charge me an additional 1150 to install it. The steering grinds and sticks or freezes in one direction. If a class action lawsuit is ever filed through ford for failed products, then sign me the hell up.

Filed Sep 23, 2018 · Steering · 85,000 miles · IA

While driving I received a message on my dash stating that there was a power steering failure. Since that message I've had no power steering. Since I've continued driving it, after being assured that was okay to do, my vehicle has begun making a grinding noise. Additionally when I'm correcting the steering right and need to center or begin to correct left the vehicle now jerks in that direction when correcting the positioning. Does not feel safe to drive and my back is sore, and I'm over this vehicle. If they recalled the 2011 that uses the same steering system as the 2010, why the debate? This should have been recalled years ago. I would never feel secure purchasing a ford after this experience.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Steering · 158,000 miles · MN

Service system track warning appeared. Grinding sound from area steering control. Brought in for service found that this was recalled in 2011 but not 2010 due to known failures.