Without warning the service power steering and service advance trac both came up on my system as I was driving. When I got home I turned off the car and when I went to use my car again the power steering was completely off my steering wheel no longer turns.
2010 Ford Fusion steering complaints
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Power steering failure with exact symptoms of fords recall on the same model cars 2011 and up. This car is a 2010 model and did not fall under the recall, but has the same symptoms. Regularly loses power steering. Restarting the car fixes the problem. Happens most often while starting the car, but has happened while car is driving also. Causes complete loss of power steering and displays "power steering assistance failure" on the dash.
My car, 2010 ford fusion sel, was in my driveway when the power steering assist fault lite came on. I was unable to move the car for fear of losing the steering. I did turn the car off and waited and restarted the car and the warning message was gone however after driving it the message reappeared and it seems as though the steering is hard to manage. After looking online, I have noticed several complaints for this same exact thing.
In 2017 the power steering would go out intermittently. Took it in and the wire harness was melting together. Now less than 2 years later the power steering is going out again intermittently. Happens mostly in city driving which is when you steer more. Google power steering for this vehicle, then get ready...thousands are having issues.
I was going home from work, sitting at a stop light on a city street, a "power steering assist fault" light came on. When the light turned green, I tried to turn to continue to the following street, well I couldnt. My steering wheel was locked, so now, here I was stuck in the middle of the intersection with cars honking, how embarrassing! Well since I know a little bit about cars, I turned the car off and re-started it, the steering wheel was still stiff, I had to jerk and put my body weight to get a little of leverage and turn it a little, I managed to get off the street and park it, tow truck came and got it. Should I have filed a police report? What if it would of locked up going on the highway I take to work every day? Now my car is parked at home waiting for answers. If my shop fixes it, will I get reimbursed? Its urgent. I understand there is a pending recall, but how long is it going to take to process the recall? My car is a model with elec. Assist rack and pinion. My car only has 107,000 miles.
A year before I had the power steering fixed. I got message on my dash board power steering assist fault when I crunk my car up. I turned my car off and then back on. The message disappeared and did not see it again until the following year 2018 when the message appeared again, only this time it did not go away and I could no longer steer my car. I had the take it to ford shop to have the power steering fixed.
Daughters steering went out last night on her 2010 fusion and cluster showed a service power steering now message. She said all she did was a u turn to go the other way on the road and it just stopped steering correctly. Steering wheel just got to hard for her to turn it. She cut the car off and waited for me and my wife to come and get her and her friend luckily it wasn't to far from the house. I turned the car on and the error message was still there. She went with my wife while I drove the car home was a little stiff turning but I remember driving my grandfathers truck with no power steering so nothing I couldn't handle. This issue is common from ford and the fusions from what I have been reading and for them to not recall this model year and repair the problem is unprofessional. They should include this model year into the recall and fix this issue. What if my daughter and her friend would have been seriously hurt, or on the highway when this occured. They would have a lawsuit on their hands for knowing about the issue and not doing anything to correct the problem on this model year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The contact's daughter had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel "power assist steering fault" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown ford dealer where it was diagnosed that a new steering system was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost and then be reimbursed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Power steering assist fault- power steering will fail and cannot turn wheel. Happens at start and in motion. Has occurred several times over the last 6 months.
This has happened twice just recently (today and last week) when I was starting the car and backing out the "power steering" failed and there was a error message on the dash display saying it had a failure, thankfully not while I was driving as I have read other complaints regarding this issue. Why is ford not fixing this issue has it has with other year model fusions, this could result in an accident and also seems to cost quite a bit to repair which should not be my responsibility since it appears to be a mfg defect.
Driving down a busy freeway, my power steering goes out! I have multiple sclerosis and it makes my arm strength severely depleted. Just trying to pull over I almost crashed into multiple vehicles. I can no longer drive it.
My power steering just stopped working. I am working out of town on business, and will attempt to drive home almost 100 miles with no power steering, because ford refuses to help me. The message on the evic display states "power steering assist failure" and "service advancetrac" I have researched the ford recalls with the fusion and there is an exact recall for this failure in 2011 - 2013 model years. Ford will not do anything for me as mine is not a 2011. How can I have the same defects 1 model year earlier and not be included in this recall?
Power steering failed similar to thousands of others p
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. On several occasions, upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault and service advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The failure also occurred while driving various speeds. Elk grove ford (located at 9645 auto center dr, elk grove, ca 95757, (916) 249-1630) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 101,236.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the service auto trac and service power steering messages suddenly displayed. Moments later, the service steering now message displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to casco bay ford (1213 rt. 1, yarmouth, me) where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000. The VIN was invalid.
My 2010 ford fusion power steering failed. I started my car and received an error message that the electric steering system had a fault.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering fault error indicator illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The mechanic suggested taking the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000. *bf
Power steering assist fault error displays after vehicle is turned on. Power steering ceases to work. Tried restarting multiple times, same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist fault warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was unintentionally steering left. The ken wilson ford 769 champion dr, canton, nc 28716 (877) 740-8559 was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the entire steering wheel assembly was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000.
My 2010 ford fusion display in indication I have a power steering assist failure. The steering wheel is unable to be moved. Only option was to have it towed home.
Power steering assist fault light comes on. Vehicle had to be towed to garage. Cost to repair is$1500+. Dangerous failure and should be recalled. Vehicle was parked and turned on.
Power steering assit fault error displays after vehicle is turned on. Power steering ceases to work
Power steering assist failed while driving, making steering very difficult. This is a very common failure on the 2010 ford fusion. It has been remedied for the 2011 and 2012 models, but not on the 2010.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized when turned in either direction and the eps warning indicator flashed. The contact followed the owner's manual by shutting off and restarting the vehicle to reset the computer; however, the failure continued with the steering wheel seizing. The vehicle was parked due to the intermittent failure. Washington ford (507 washington rd, washington, pa 15301, (724) 223-5100) was contacted. In addition, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency action number: ea17004 (steering), but was not included. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. *js *js
The car is perfectly taken care of...and now all of a sudden...as I was pulling out...the power steering went out...this car has had recalls for air bags and other things...now this...ford should be handling this!
I brought my nephew to school, car started fine and no issues. It's only maybe a mile down the road. When I turned the car back on after dropping off, the 'power steering assist fault' and 'service advancetrak' indicators came on once I put it in reverse the steering wheel locked up. The power steering assist fault indicator came on maybe 3 times throughout the past 2 months but once I put the car in park and turned it off then back on, the indicator was gone and I could drive. This time it didn't go away and the service advancetrak was on.
On morning drive into work, the power steering service warning came on. When I came out to drive home that night, the power steering was completely gone. I know this has been an issue for 2011-2012 ford fusions and lincoln milans and a recall was issued for them.
Power steering fault electrical steering assist malfunction. Car does not steer without electric assist. This is a safety hazard. To date this has only occurred when vehicle is started. Turning off vehicle and restarting clears the fault. If this were to happen while vehicle was in operation, there would be a loss in vehicle control. Losing confidence in having my daughter drive this vehicle.
Lost of power steering control while driving. Message center shows 'power steering assist fault'. Checked the internet and appears to be a common issue, 2011 and later were recalled, but not 2010? Extremely expensive repair, especially as it relates to overall value of vehicle.
I was driving home and as I went to turn I noticed it was hard to turn so I pulled over and turned the car off then turned it back on and my service light came on.
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