2012 Ford Fusion: multiple warning lights

Filed Dec 26, 2023 · Brakes · KS

While my Student Driver 15 year old son was practicing for his driving test, the Brakes went out. The dash was lit up like a Christmas Tree, and when the Brake pedal was depressed, it touched the floor. The car did slow down briefly, then there was no friction what so ever from the brakes. My son, and wife could have ended up in a horrible accident, as the only way to stop the car was by allowing the car to roll to a complete stop. This is actually a know issue for Ford Fusions from 2006-2010. I brought this car to a dealership, and they diagnosed it as the ABS ABS Hydraulic Control Unit. They have already completed the repairs. One of the comments that was made is that if it had been a 2006-2010, it would have been replaced under recall. After the Brakes went out the Service Advance Trac light, and Check Brake system shown on my Dash Light. This is a very dangerous issues especially since I live in a heavily populated college town. My family, and/or another innocent bystander could have been extremely injured or even killed. I feel like Ford knows about this problem, and should be responsible to replace it.

Filed Feb 7, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Started car and began to back out of parking space. There had been a few drops of rain, but it wasn't actively raining at the time. Brake went to floor when driver went to slow down. Numerous dashboard lights and messages came on, including ABS, Traction Control, Traction Control Off, and "Service ADVANCETRAC" message. Driver stopped car with handbrake and shut car off. Tried several times to restart vehicle over the next 30 minutes, but lights remained on and brake remained soft. Finally restarted car and brake was normal, but lights remained on. All lights went on and car returned to normal when put in drive gear. This has happened about five times to two different drivers over the past 18 months. All but one time in rain, and twice while driving at 35 mph or so. We will plan to scrap or trade in the vehicle. Vehicle has been checked out by both an independent mechanic and Richmond Ford West, with no issues identified when examined.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Steering · TX

I brought this unit at an auction, but the wheel continues to look on me.... Now several lights are on including check engine.

Filed Sep 24, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 82,000 miles · GA

When driving my 2012 ford fusion sel awd, the power steering will (at random) cease to function and causes extreme difficulty in steering. It is nearly impossible to pull over safely. At speed this is an extremely dangerous and terrifying event. The lights for the traction control system, the power steering system, and occasionally the advance trac system come on. It is not always all of the lights all of the time, and the errors vary. I have had it looked at and the codes read, and the problem persists. I need this fixed as I have two small children that I refuse to allow to ride in the car as I'm afraid for their safety. It strands me at random at work and at school an hour from home as well. Upon cranking the lights for power steering failures come on and I have to sit and wait on a ride. This is unacceptable. Someone needs to fix this problem as every time I have called multiple ford dealerships, they give me a runaround explaining there is no recall for this issue. This is unacceptable because the internet is rife with posters have the same exact issues I am having and are having no assistance either from ford. Please help us with this problem, as I cannot afford to purchase a new car after this one has drained me of my resources.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 68,000 miles · FL

Takata inflator: on september 23rd I was driving to work using local stet and all of a sudden my car lost all power, it would not accelerate when I hit the gas. Several warning lights came on inside the car including the engine light. It happen once again on oct 5, 2016 while driving on 408. Thank god that the traffic was heavy and I was able to place the car into park, turn the engine off and then on again. I the traffic was not heavy I could have been badly injured. I did not notice any recalls for this issue. Please don't let someone loose they life before the issue is fixed

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Steering · 56,000 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

I was in motion on 83-s driving 55mph. All at once, all of the dashboard lights illuminated and I was unable to steer my car like I am able to normally. As a result, I crashed into the cement barrier on the side of the highway. Due to this crash my car has been declared a total loss.

Filed Aug 16, 2014 · Steering · 29,000 miles · NY

Driving down the road at a normal rate of speed between 35 and 65 MPH the power steering just stops working. No warning of any kind. This happened several times in the past two years. Luckily we were able to pull over to the side of the road without incident shut the car off , and when you restart the car all the lights in the dash would go out and power steering would presume. Finally on aug. 9 2014 it stopped working all together and had to have the electronic steering rack replaced. The dealer told me the first time it happened that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Steering · 36,744 miles · MO

My 84 year old mother went to start her 2012 ford fusion and all the lights started flaking and yellow warning sign came up on the dashboard. She took to her mechanic, who informed her to have it placed on a machine to find out the problem. The machine showed nothing and light was back on correctly. The next day, she tried to drive and could not turn her steering wheel. She had it towed to ford car dealership named[xxx] in dyersburg, tn 731‑285‑2500 one week ago. And found out her power steering assist module went out and worst part her mfg warranty of 36,000 had just went out. She had 36,744 miles and she did not get extended warranty. The dealership want to charge her $1800.00 to fix this issue, which she does not have. I've been reading the internet and 1.4 million ford fusions 20111 to 2014 had recalls on faulty power steering. Because my mom's VIN number is not part of the recall, they are trying to make her pay. This is a recall and ford needs to pay for her car. Please help us. My name is [xxx]and my mom's name is [xxx]. This is a major concern and complaint against ford, who's always advertising the ford fusion as the number #1 car! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,250 miles · KY

Was driving on interstate in heavy traffic. Car immediately-without warning- lost power to accelerate. Went to a limp driving mode. Warning light (wrench) came on. Was very dangerous situation. Had to maneuver to side of road. Almost was hit from behind. Car shook and stuttered. Turned off ignition and waited a couple minutes. Started car, all warning lights cleared. Was able to make it home without any other in incident. Few days later same malfunction happened again. Car lost acceleration and had to limp to safe place in heavy traffic. Turned off car and restarted. Took car to ford dealership and was told car is out of warranty and diagnosis was throttle body. A common problem but not a recall. Wow.

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Engine · 6,000 miles · TX

While driving at approximately 50 MPH vehicle suddenly lost all power. Engine stopped running and all lights turned off. This is the second instance of this happening. After coasting to a stop was able to put the car in park and restart engine.