2010 Ford Fusion: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Aug 9, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · 106,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while in the driveway, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the service power steering message was displayed. The contact stated that the steering functionality became inoperable. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the control arm and steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance and was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2023 · Engine · 147,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was fractured and had caused oil to leak onto the spark plugs. The mechanic diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and spark plugs needed to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brakes, the calipers, and the tie rod needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Steering · 145,000 miles · MI

My power steering assist quit working while driving on a city street just after exiting the highway. Fortunately I was able to get the vehicle home witout incident. I've read various complaints regarding the same from other 2010 fusion owners. I took in for repair and was quoted $1600.00 to repair. The car is most likely not worth that much but I can't afford a new one or fix this one. I've religiously maintained the vehicle brakes tires tie rods etc. And now I have scrap it because it's not safe to drive. I'm hoping that this issue with my fusion is something that will be recalled

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Steering · 90,174 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion hybrid. The contact stated while visiting out-of-state in pa, driving at 35-45mph, the 'service power steering' warning light came on, but steering still worked. But when the key was turned off & back on, the power steering was totally gone'no power steering assist at all! The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the steering angle sensor (built into the airbag clockspring, under steering wheel) was replaced. Power steering was restored'. Only for about 6 or 7 miles of mechanic test drive & contact's picking up repaired vehicle. However, next day as contact was just starting out on the 1300 mile trip back home to ks, the 'service power steering' warning light again came on. Based on earlier experience, the contact assumed the power steering would remain operable (even with the service light on) until the key is turned off. So, he continued to drive toward home without turning of the ignition'and the power steering continued to work. When, after 675 miles of travel, contact stopped at motel for the night & turned off the key, the power steering was totally gone again (no power assist!). Contact completed the remaining 625 miles the following day'.but without power steering! Upon arrival at home, vehicle was taken to midwest ford (1100 e 30th ave, hutchinson, ks 67502, (800) 530-5789) for failed power steering to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, and contact pointed out mfg. Recall for the 2011-2013 fusions that missed the 2010's with same steering issues (the federal safety agency investigation for 2010's was re-opened in fall of 2017'still open). However, no further assistance was provided by mfg.. The initial failure mileage was 90,174. Invalid VIN*dt

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Steering · 170,000 miles · MN

Power steering assist failure message appeared in gauge console and power steering went out while driving. The issue was not isolated to driving any speed as it would go out at high and low speeds as well as when attempting to pull in or back out of a parking spot. For awhile it would clear by pulling over and powering car off then back on. The message now stays on always and steering car is vey difficult. Now it also says an issue with advancetrack as well. My mechanic has told me I need new rack and pinion, tie rods, and an alignment to fix issue. I see an open investigation and that this is a common problem with many other 2010 ford fusion owners so I wanted to add my voice to this issue as well.

Filed Jan 15, 2020 · Steering · 165,000 miles · IN

Power steering went out while driving on highway. Now ford is telling me I need new tie rods and front control arm and if that doesnt work they said I need to replace rack and pinion. Everything I read online tells me im that this has happened to a number of people with same vehicle.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Steering, Wheels · 119,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the electronic steering wheel seized in the park position. The vehicle was towed to all american ford of old bridge (3698 u.s. 9, old bridge, nj 08857, (732) 242-0404); however, after four days, the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was subsequently towed from the dealer to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic steering system needed to be replaced. The contact was provided an estimate of $1,400 for the replacement part. The contact was also informed that the tie rods needed to be replaced and an alignment was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 119,000.

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 10, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 110,000 miles · MI

Delayed exclamation when I press the gas pedal and slowing down for no reason while driving on the highway. The tie rod breaks over and over again. I've had it fixed 5 times in one year

Filed Jun 19, 2019 · Steering · 72,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. When the vehicle was started, the steering was inoperable making noise and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to southgate ford (located at 16501 fort st, southgate, mi 48195, (734) 282-3636) where it was diagnosed that the two upper tie rods and front springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. *bf

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Steering · 200,000 miles · IN

The front driver's side tie rod end has began to start a popping noise and must be replaced due to imminent failure of steering which could result in loss of steering while driving creating a crash that could cause serious injury and in some cases death. I do not drive the car because of this popping and I will wait until a recall.

Filed Dec 16, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 142,000 miles · OH

After 3 years of the power steering assist fault and service advance trac warning messages the car finally held the code long enough for ford to diagnose the code. There are 4 control arms and the power steering rack that are bad in the car now and ford wants $2875 to make the repair which I cannot afford and now have a useless car.