Gas tank rotted out on 2010 ford fusion. Caused major fuel leak.
2010 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. After filling up the vehicle with fuel, a strong fuel odor was present in the garage. The contact found a leak on the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired by the owner. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who diagnosed that the vent canister kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 6/3/15*cn updated 10/3/2017
One day I fill up tank and "check fuel inlet" comes on so I get out to check it and its cap less. We can not close the cap less because it is cap less. I suggest they lift the gas tank or add a cap because no one wants to keep having to get a smoke test done. For it to only tell you to change the canister purge solenoid.
Smell of gas on passenger side of car took it into body shop said it was a leak at the seam of the fuel tank talked to ford said since we were out of warranty would not replace fuel tank...car is only 5 years old this is crazy for something to happen to fuel tank in just 5 years.
I noticed that my car was not starting immediately after pumping gas. I drove it and the check engine light came on. It then went off and came back on the next day and has stayed on. The other night as I got off the interstate and came to a stop I noticed that my car was shaking horribly. I took my car to have the engine light tested and it stated code: p144a evap purge vapor line restricted/blocked. The other code was: p1450 unable to bleed up bleed fuel tank vacuum. I called ford to complain and to let them know that this was the second time I had a problem with the fuel line. When I first purchased the car in 2012 I had a light about the fuel tank come on immediately. I took it back to ford and they corrected it. Now I again am having problems with the fuel tank. When I called ford to tell them there is obviously a defect in the car they were not helpful and basically told me there was nothing they could do. Explaining that now this is the second occurrence with a fuel tank on this car and that they should repair it I was told it wasn't under warranty and they are not responsible. Now if this was a one time thing it would be one thing but to have it happen again shows an obvious defect in the making of this car. Online I have seen many complaints about the same issues with ford model cars.
I filed an original complaint regarding sudden failure of my vehicle to move or produce any power back on 10-05-2013 under the federal safety agency id number 10546865. At that time I described the following: summary: I was at a stop light. The light turned green and I began to accelerate to about 10 MPH when the car suddenly began running rough and I could not increase speed. It slowed down to about 3 MPH and the wrench light came on and no matter how far I pushed the pedal it would not move past 700 RPM. This repeated itself several times more that day. Did it again and it seemed it was increasing in frequency. Took the car to the dealership and they said the throttle body failed and that it is a common occurrence. It had an error code of p2111. Filed original complaint because I was informed that there was a large number of these failing prematurely and to document my vehicle. I paid the repair in october 2013 for exactly same symptoms p2111 and same conditions as all of the other vehicles in this investigation were experiencing. I kept track of the federal safety agency's investigation came to find out that ford had issued a "customer service campaign" earlier this year that extended the warranty on the throttle body to 10 years/150k miles and a letter would be sent out. I never received one. Contacted my dealership who said they did not see anything under my VIN but would send the request to ford. Ford says that the federal safety agency determines which vehicles fall under the issue. So just contacted the federal safety agency via telephone speaking to [xxx] who said that since I already filed a complaint with the federal safety agency that she could not help me but said for me to go online and update my complaint so that the federal safety agency engineers would investigate further. In warranty database I found many 2010 ford fusions produced before and after mine (**/**) with the same problem. I would like a call from a the federal safety agency engineer please. Thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While stopped, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle stalled and the check engine and service engine soon warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel line and flap needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the vehicle struck a curb and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,927.
While driving down I-495 (dc beltway) my vehicle loss power almost causing an accident between me and the commercial truck behind and on the passenger side of me. The car then began to creep in some limbo gear. Because I was in the middle lane I had to navigate my way through fast moving traffic with my kids in the car. I crept at <1 MPH until I hit the first service station (shell). My concern is that this will happen again, but my familiy and I won't be so lucky the next time. I know its not my transmission, because after stopping at the shell for 15 minutes, I started the car and it was fine. So it may be computer related. I remember something like this happening in the older automatic international trucks my company use to own.
After a fill-up a smelt gas, once I checked under the vehicle I could see fuel leaking from the passenger side of the gas tank. My mechanic has removed the tank and found corrosion and a split in the top of the tank. I bought the vehicle brand new from a dealership in orlando, florida, and as far as I know it has never been submerged in water.
Since this vehicle was made with no gas cap my engine light is always on. Any little bit of dirt I drive yet gets into the seal of the gas tank so my engine light pops on and states there is some sort of leak in the system. I can't afford to keep taking it in to pay and arm and a leg for the dealership just to blow out the seal. So my engine light is always on. This is a very dangerous problem because you never know if there is an actual problem with the vehicle or if it's just that dirt in the seal of the gas tank. Big mistake by ford and they should fix it or they will definitely lose my business...which I've been ford loyal since I was old enough to drive. I will also deter anyone else I know from buying for just for the capless gas tank feature!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.
Twice the vehicle ran properly and was parked. Upon starting the vehicle, it ran fine for some seconds. As I pulled into traffic, the vehicle inexplicably lost nearly all power. The engine ran extremely rough and the car would barely move at all. I could barely get off the road because of the extreme loss of power and very rough idling. The wrench indicator light came on both times, but the service engine light did not come on either time. After shutting off the car and restarting it, the car operated normally.
Throttle body failed and required replacement. This is a known issue and there is an extended warranty on the part, but because the repair was done at a private service center and not a ford dealership, ford refuses to pay for the repair. Guess I won't be buying a ford ever again!
Driving on I-10 from biloxi to diamondhead ms car loses power pull over car starts again drive 5miles quits again drive out of gas station across street car quits again have towed to repair shop starts they can't get it to quit I pick up car drive it home runs drive to car wash runs ok when will it quit again we will see.
I have had this car for 2 years now. I first had issues with the throttle body and my car shutting off at intersections and had that replaced within a year of buying the car. I have been having issues with the transmission slipping between 1st and 2nd gear for almost a year now. I first had seals replaced. The second time I had my cv joint boots replaced and found out they are wearing out the seals that are causing transmission leaks. The car is in the shop for the 3rd time because of the same transmission leaks and difficult shifting between 1st and 2nd gear and will most likely be getting a new transmission because the cv joints and seals have failed again within the 3 months of being replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that gasoline was leaking from the rear passenger side wheel after refueling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the contact was told there was crack on the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was repaired by the fuel tank being replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Sudden loss of throttle response at 30mph driving speed. Vehicle soon stalled losing engine power. Check engine light illuminated. Ford obd code p2111, throttle actuator stuck open. Replaced faulty throttle body with new to remedy situation. Erased obd codes. No further problems. This complaint will also be forwarded to ford consumer relations.
On 8/15/14 car sputtered while driving at 30-35 MPH and slowed to a stop. Would not re-start immediately but eventually did after 10 minutes. It then sputtered and stopped a couple times within a mile or two. The auto mechanic did not find any bad computer codes. He did clean the throttle body and replaced the air filter. The car ran well without any problem for 3 weeks and 1,100 miles. On 9/11/14 the car again sputtered and slowed to a stop. My wife was able to re-start it. The auto mechanic again found no bad computer codes. He could not explain the cause. Web search revealed many other drivers with similar issues with 2010 ford fusion fuel system. Definitely a dangerous condition.
My vehicle suffered the ford customer satisfaction program for throttle body failure. The vehicle will idel rough there will be a surge and then the vehicle will go into "limp home mode" . This happened while turning at lightfrom a stop. The vehicle accelerated then hesitated the a complete loss of power with the engine light coming on. Att hat point the car was in "limp home mode" the throttle position sensor inside the throttle body was the problem. Contacted ford and my vehicle is not covered under their customer satisfaction program which extended the warranty on over 1 million for vehicles. I believe ford needs to extend this "csp" to a larger range of VIN numbers and assembly plants.
Traveling on n.j. Parkway...suddenly, engine just stopped working and I had no control of accelerator. Had been in middle lane at the time and as I tried to get to side of road cars had to swerve into around me because of the sudden loss of speed. I reported this to dealer, but service manger accredited the problem to water in gas line or dirt in filter. As of this writing, a recall was issued from throttle body problems, had it repaired 2 weeks ago, but today, same problem has recurred.
Noticed fuel smell and fuel on ground after filling up car. Took car to dealership and they checked under the car and said the gas tank may have a crack on the top. Suggested to only fill up half way and tank should not leak. We filed a complaint with ford and are waiting for reply.
I was driving on the interstate at approx. 55 MPH, with cruise control activated. The vehicle suddenly deactivated t he cruise control and started slowing down. Wrench light came on, and it stopped responding to pressing of the accelerator. I steered the vehicle off the interstate and on to an exit ramp, with brakes and steering unaffected. When I put it in park, the engine was sputtering and the car shaking. After shutting off the engine and restarting, the vehicle ran normally without warning lights. Repair shop employees said it was probably the throttle body, but because the car computer had not recorded the codes, they weren't sure.
I was driving at 35 MPH when I lost the throttle. The engine kept running but without acceleration. I pulled into a parking lot restarted and continued. The next day while driving 55 MPH at the intersection of two merging expressways the throttle stopped working. I was able to stop in the vee just as the expressways merged. It was extremely dangerous. Had it happened 200 yards ahead I may have been stuck in the middle lane of the road. Ford fixed the problem but I am afraid that an inexperienced driver could have had a fatal accident. This is too dangerous an occurrence not to have a recall.
I was driving normally when the vehicle lost all power. I was forced to pull over on a 2 lane highway with no shoulder. Car shook violently at idle. Turned the car off and restarted it and the problem seemed to go away. Happened again a mile or so later.
I was driving on an interstate going 65 MPH when my gas pedal stopped working, it would not make my car accelerate. The rpms dropped down to 1000-1500 and my car immediately started to slow down. I pulled to the side of the road and as I slowed down the car jumped and acted like it was stalling out. The wrench light on the dash also illuminated. I put the car in park and let the car run for about 1o more minutes before it stalled out.thinking that my car was broken down and I was going to have to get it towed. Before I called for a tow I restarted the car and when I did, it ran fine.
I was driving on an interstate going 70+ MPH when my gas peddle stopped working, it would not make my car accelerate. The rpms dropped down to 1000-1500 and my car immediately started to slow down. I pulled to the side of the road and as I slowed down the car jumped and acted like it was stalling out. The wrench light on the dash also illuminated. I put the car in park and turned off the ignition, thinking that my car was broken down and I was going to have to get it towed. I thought to restart the car and when I did, it ran fine. Until 3 days later when it repeated the same symptoms, 3 times in one day. It has now been a week and I have had countless times where this has happened, many times on the interstate, or busy roads. Just today in a 2 mile stretch this happened 4 times!
While driving on the highway the accelerator suddenly stopped working and had to pull over in high speeds when my vehicle could not accelerate. Was towed and autobody shop found that the car was in "limp mode". Engine code p2111 throttle actuator control system (tac) stuck open. Diagnosis shows an internal fault with throttle position sensor circuit.
Car stalled all of a sudden traveling 70 MPH in the middle lane of a 3 lane highway. The throttle went into limp mode and I was forced to abruptly pull off to the side of the road where the car sputtered with the wrench light on the dash. I started the car again, the wrench light went away and the engine started properly. I diagnosed the computer system and got two codes, p2111 and p2112. The throttle body is getting stuck open and stuck closed causing the car to go into limp mode. This is very dangerous for anyone traveling on a busy road and could definitely cause injury if someone is unable to react to the situation due to their car being inoperable.
We have had an abnormal fuel smell and leakage from the gas tank area. We have mentioned this to the ford dealership on a few occasions. We were told there was a notice of recall #13s04 but when we talked to the dealership we were told this was not for our but for a 2013. Why are they not taking care of the same problem for the earlier model. We have now taken our car in for 2 other recalls and find this is a very dangerous and possible life threatening problem.
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