2012 Ford Fusion driver assistance problems

Filed May 23, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · NM

Se traba y se pone duro el "gobierno" junto con la cremallera electroasistida el volante no gira ni con el carro prendido, no eh echo uso de la campaña 15S18, nunca ah Sido asistido por el fabricante Ford, ni mucho menos lo eh metido a un taller de servicio independiente ni con aseguradoras y no me marco algún sensor del tablero antes de que me sucediera este problema con la "dirección asistida averiada"

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · Driver assistance, Steering · 29,104 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 - 60 MPH, the AdvanceTrac and power steering systems became inoperable. The AdvanceTrac and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic, where an unknown diagnostic was made. The AdvanceTrac system was reset, and unknown power steering system repairs were performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic several times. The mechanic reset the AdvanceTrac system a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall and the vehicle did not have warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 29,104.

Filed Apr 4, 2025 · Driver assistance, Steering · 743,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle at the residence, the messages "Service Power Steering” and Check Stability" were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle steering wheel had seized and was unable to turn to the left or the right. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called a dealer and was informed about a manufacturer’s recall for the electric power steering assist; however, the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was then transferred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 743,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2024 · Airbags, Driver assistance · IL · crash

Power steering went out and made me crash . Prior owner got it fixed but still didn’t fix issue

Filed Feb 28, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

After starting the car, the brakes were not working properly--it required a lot of pressure to get the brake pedal to work. The brake light also came on indicating a problem with the ABS. After turning the car off and restarting it, the brakes worked fine again. The same thing happened the next day. That's when we took it for repairs. Our mechanic advised us to take it to a Ford dealer. Santa Monica Ford told us the ABS module and HCU need to be replaced at a cost of $2800 (and because there are delays getting the parts from Ford, it will take at least a couple of weeks). There is a related recall on Ford Fusions up to 2010, the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). After some research, it's apparent that this is a common problem for Ford Fusion 2011 and 2012 models as well. It looks like the problem extends through 2012 and the recall should apply to those model years as well.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Driver assistance, Steering · 121,258 miles · VA

Went to store when I got back in car the power steering assist warning light came on then it said service . When I went to drive there was no power steering.

Filed Oct 28, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 150,000 miles · OK

Sudden loss of power steering, says service advancetrack as well as service power steering now which has been listed as an issue for many of my make and model car

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 128,585 miles · NJ

My car is having trouble with the power streeting wheel. As I was driving my car the wheel tighten up and it was hard for me to turn. Power streering at fault is what flashes on the dashbored. I use my car to go to school and work and right now it's hard for me to do so. I went to the car dealer ship and they want two grand to fix it! They say I need rack and pinion.

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 79,000 miles · NC

Numerous times I have been driving and the power steering fault warning would flash across the display. When I tried to restart the car, the display changes warnings and says "power steering fault" or "severice power steering now". Had a local mechanic clear out the code and steering would go back to normal...everything has been fine since but now the steering wheel makes a whining/weird sound when turning the wheel under 10mph and its very stiff when trying to turn but once I get over 10mph it loosens up and is normal...my car isn't currently under any recall but I feel like the power steering should be under recall if its a continuous issue

Filed Sep 16, 2020 · Driver assistance · 33,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the anti traction stabilizing system warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer sunnyside motor co., inc. (944 main st, holden, ma 01520; (508) 829-4333) who stated that the sensor assembly was replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.