2010 Ford Fusion: won't start

Filed Mar 4, 2025 · Transmission · OH

Car parking selector, cable, parking prowler/bearing or module sensor inside transmission when car is placed in park indicator indicate as in park but vehicle still motions forward as not in park and if key can be taking out an car shut off will not start because not in the park position an is tough trying to get back in park to start the vehicle but indicator indicates as car in the park position has happened 3-4 times once almost causing a accident in a shopping enter whiling trying to park in parking space an vehicle indicated as in the park position an turn off vehicle it continued to roll forward almost hitting the vehicle in front parking space

Filed May 28, 2020 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · MI

Pulled out of parking space, made left turn, went about 50 ft. And car totally died. No battery power at all. No dash lights when key is on, no hazard lights, won't start, no battery power at all. Removed battery terminals for a few minutes and replaced. Battery power restored, car started and everything worked. No resetting clocks or radio.*dt*jb

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · ID

We had driven to a football game, when we returned to the car it would not start. All the lights worked, it turned over perfectly every time, but it would not start. Had it towed to the mechanic in the morning and it started for them. However, after multiple test they were able to get it to stop starting. Checked the codes and it said o2 sensor. Replaced o2 sensor. Car died on my way home from the mechanic while pulling out onto the highway from a stop sign where vehicles are traveling 60mph with my two small children in the car. Terrifying! I barely chugged across the lanes and got the nose of my car on the shoulder. I turned the car off and after a few tries it restarted. When I got home, I took the battery cables off the battery for the weekend as I read that could help the faulty computer issue. So far, I have not experienced this issue again. A couple of weeks before this, I noticed that at speeds of 50 MPH the car felt like it was speeding up and slowing down really fast like pulsing.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Steering · IN

This has happened twice , driving home from all my lights come on and the service advancetrac lights up , all gauges quit working ( speedometer , tach , temp , gas ) but engine never dies or hesitates , once home and shut car off , it will go into auto theift mode with the rapid blinking light and will not start!!! First time it happen I was able to drain the battery system and get it started and to a ford dealership , being that it has to be scanned cause of the no communication with the ford ids software which I do not have!!! They had it for a few days and checked all modules and connectors and found no issues but problem was gone and no stored codes!!! Picked car up and 2 days later on my way home from work same issue , all dash lights come on , service advancetrac and no communication all over again , get car home and right back into rapid blinking theft mode and no start , this time I could not get it started and towed it back to dealership , this time they are saying they think it might be the power sterring module which is no serviceable part built into the trw rack and pinion that has been built since 2008 for these fords but only 2011-2012 fusions where issued a recall on this part!!! Dealership said that the problem is gone again and they did some work on the wiring on harness but said it will probably come back and need a new rack and penion put in!!! I have no problem with this dealership , my problem is why ford is not taking care of a known problem that has caused complete sterring failure and wrecks , my reserach has found that trw build this rack and penion since 2008 for the fusion as well as other similar models , but only recall on a few models!!! This needs to be a broader recall , this is our main family car and now I am boarder line scared to drive it until I know 100% it is fixed and safe to drive and can't afford to replace it right now!!

Filed May 1, 2018 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 180,000 miles · GA

April 30, 2018 after driving for 3 hours on the highway at appr. 75 to 80 MPH the dash lights went haywire, flickering and then the service advancetrac warning came d. I was able to drive it to my exit and drive slowly. I could stop and go very slow. After a mile or 2 the batter light and all the lights came on and the brake light warning light came on. I could feel the car loosing power so I pulled over. At this time it was also chiming that the cross fault system was not available. After turning the car off, it would not start, the radio would play, lights would work and hazards would work .the steering was hard to turn the car was towed to a mechanic shop and I am awaiting a diagnosis. Earlier on april 16, I received a letter from ford stating they would no longer host the vehicle health report system.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · 152,700 miles · MS

Car doesn't fully go into (p)ark. First time I noticed issue. My car wouldn't crank. So when I figured that the car wasn't fully in (p)ark. I thought it was me making a user error. But it did it again the next time I drove the car. It really became noticeable when I called myself parking and the car started rolling while I was getting out of the vehicle. The only other gear I've notice affected is (r)everse. When putting in reverse from park, it works fine but there are two clicks from the gear shifter. 1) between (p) and (r) and 2) once at (r). The issue is when coming from (d)rive to (r)everse. When I am shifting from (d)rive. The car will act as if it is in neutral when the shift is showing in (r).

Filed May 18, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 83,000 miles · OH

I was driving down the highway at approximately 65mph and came up behind a truck doing about 50mph. I changed lanes and went to pass the truck. As I passed the truck my car accelerated slowly and seemed to not switch gears at the right time, causing a hard shift and a "chug" feel. I passed the truck and slowed down to 60mph and as the car shifted again, it caused another hard shift and "chug" feel. This seems to be a common issue with ford fusions. Mine didn't start happening until after the PCM update recall that was done on 2/26/15. I took it into ford after it happened the first time and they told me that since there is no wrench on the dash and no check engine light with a code, they can't find anything wrong and cannot replicate the problem I described to them. This is ridiculous that many cars have an issue but it looks like since there is no one that has been significantly injured or killed in an accident due to it, that it isn't being fixed. Please recall this and fix it before someone loses their life from this.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 43,000 miles · PA

When I purchased the vehicle at 43,000 miles a check fuel fill inlet warning appeared. I main tended the inlet system and the warning and check engine light would disappear. As time went on I noticed that when I would merge onto a busy highway, my car would barely move. I have come very close to death and causing others injuries because of this. I had the throttle body checked after the recall and the mechanic said that the throttle wasn't the issue. A p0456 appeared and that means a small evaporate leak. I asked the dealership if they performed a smoke test and he said no. After paying 90$ for a diagnostic fee that wasn't performed accordingly to the tab bulletin, I became very angry and frustrated with ford. Every ime I switch gears or even accelerate my car jerks so hard that I hear what is my engine or transmission loudly shifting. This past week my car won't start. It takes 15-20 seconds to turn on. After someone jumped the vehicle when I was stuck at work, my check engine light disappeared, my sync and voice featured disappeared, and now I can't even charge my phone! Also, the air conditioner quit working as well. I feel as though all of the cars functions are deleting themselves from the car. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and I cannot continue to work because of it. How can I pay for an expensive repair when I can't drive to make the money? I take very good care of the vehicle and do not feel financially responsible for this poorly manufactured car. They need to recall the 2010 ford fusion before someone gets hurt or even something worse.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 69,400 miles · IN

It started out that when I filled up my fuel tank I would try to start the vehicle and it would not start, I would have to try several times then it would start. It then started shaking and idling rough when I came to a stop. Then as I was driving on the interstate it just died. I would pull over and start again then would die. I had to have it towed to dealer and they told me it was the vapor lock that went bad which in turn caused gas to get into my oil. They also stated that this part caused fuel to get into the vapor canister. Research has showed me that several ford fusion with the cap less fuel has caused several problems. They have since stated they have upgraded the cap less gas tank but what about the 2010. It ended up costing me 700 for both parts but the issue that caused the problem is still there. Please help.....

Filed Jun 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · OH

The gas tank hisses and the car begins to die when the car is sitting idol. The manual states to shut the car off and relieve the pressure by pushing the cap of where you would put the fuel in this does not fix the issue. When gas is put into the car to refill the tank the car does not start instantly. The ignition cont. To turn over and it takes several times of turning the key to get the car to start. After gas is put in the car the car runs slow the service engine light stays on and the car continues to jerk and die when the car stops for lights or to turn.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Transmission · 39,751 miles · MO

I was on the highway going about 60mph when my car(2010 ford fusion) would not accelerate at all and immediately cut-off.,I happen to be in the slow lane of the highway I tried starting it backup and it did enough to coax it to the shoulder, but when I tried to give it some gas it cut off and would not start. I had it towed and discovered the throttle body unit went out and needed replacing. All of this happen with no warning no noise,no lights coming on,nothing, the car just cut off. It was very scary being on the highway and your car turning off with no warning, and unexpected out of pocket expense because my car was out of warranty (39,571 miles). To discover this is a problem for many ford owners an ford won't do a recall is very frustrating, and I'm still afraid to drive on the highway in my car even though it has been repaired, a terrifying event in my life.

Filed Sep 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 84,000 miles · FL

Driving all of a sudden car looses power in the middle of the road could of caused an accident if at that moment there were other cars close by would not start up right was afraid called aaa for toe back to my house this is not wright im going to have to fix it but ford should reimburst me & now im afraid to drive this car