2012 Ford Fusion: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Steering · 160,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. While the contact’s girlfriend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel jerked and pulled to the right. Due to the failure, the steering wheel seized, and excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The driver was able to avoid striking the curve. An unknown code was displayed. The contact was called and went to the scene of the failure. The vehicle was driven back to the residence nearby. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. While researching, the contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (STEERING) and associated the failure with the recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2025 · Brakes · 134,021 miles · NM · crash

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that his wife was involved in a crash noting that while stopped at a traffic light upon traffic beginning to move forward, the contacts wife took her foot off of the brake pedal slightly however the vehicle continued to lurch forward and in the process bumped into the vehicle in front of her with the entire front end of their vehicle. No property damage was reported. The vehicles came to a stop upon impact. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. No warning lights were illuminated however the following message was displayed on the instrument panel that read "Brake Failure". A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was advised that the Anti Lock Braking System Module was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,021.

Filed Feb 3, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · PA

2012 Ford Fusion is having issues similar to the Ford Focus recall, 18S32, that pertains to the canister purge valve and powertrain issue. Current fusion has a 2.5L motor in it. Have replaced the canister purge valve 3 times in a 2-year span and is currenting giving codes (as well as engine light being on) of another failure. Do believe it is affecting the powertrain as well, as it is jerks under workload.

Filed May 2, 2024 · Engine · MO

Transmission issues. Jerks and shudders and loss of power, broken motor mounts, PCM issues, misfire issues and etc. Car threw codes, many expensive trips to Ford dealerships, excessive undriveable down time, unsafe to be on a highway or go up a hill when it shifts (automatic), 6F35 Transmission in my 2012 Ford Fusion

Filed Mar 30, 2023 · Steering · 140,000 miles · NY · crash

The owns contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that their daughter was driving approximately 55 mph when the steering wheel began jerking and shaking. While slowing down to make a right turn when the power steering suddenly failed causing them to crash into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed due to the power steering failing and being too difficult to drive. The driver did not receive any injuries or medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who installed a power steering and performed a computer flash. The failure persisted after the repair and had begun to do so more consistently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · CO · crash

The braking system failed. Yes it’s available upon request for inspection. The safety of myself and others were put at risk because it caused me to hit something in front of me. I stepped on the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor. This has happened multiple times it is putting my safety as well as my children’s safety at risk. When I step on the brake pedal there is nothing goes to the floor till I pump the pedal. Initial Lu when hitting the pedal it jerks the steering wheel out of my hand to the right every time. It’s not only putting my children’s, and my self in harms way but any other driver that might be even near me while driving considering it takes the steering wheel out of my hand uncontrollably.

Filed Jan 22, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · NM

Power Steering Gear , no had it fixed at ford diagnostic code P07AE . Was driving on the freeway power steering went out and car jerked wheel all the way to right almost hit guardrail with 5 yr old daughter in car. Yes . yes. No.

Filed May 27, 2022 · Acceleration, Airbags · 175,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and was slow to accelerate. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Steering · 115,000 miles · TN

I was pulling out from my parking spot (parallel parked) when all of a sudden the steering wheel jerked out of my hands and the electric power assist light popped on. I was on a side street beginning to accelerate after pulling out into traffic. Had I been going faster, it easily could have created a wreck. When the wheel jerked, I slammed my brakes on. I turned the vehicle off then on, and the light popped off. I re-parked it because I was afraid to drive it, and before re-parking, the light was back on. I found this is a common problem and looked on line (ford recall #15s18, the federal safety agency #15v340000). When I contacted the dealership to schedule repair, I was told that my VIN was outside of the recall range, even though it did indeed fail the same way these others failed. Because it was outside of the range, I would be financially responsible for this known design failure that resulted in a near miss accident. I've not taken it in for repair yet, hoping this recall is widened to the appropriate range for the same failure. I understand it's costly, but finding out this problem was a known problem that they didn't properly identify points of containment made me angry.

Filed Nov 4, 2020 · Steering · 560,001 miles · NV

This vehicle was being driven on a street and the steering wheel felt funny as driving. It started getting alot of play in it and jerks. I did take the car into a ase certified mechanic to learn that there was 2 recalls on this vehicle. Steering gear replacement, steering control module. Safety recall # 15s18 suppliement #1 and safety air bag repair or repacement. I took the vehicle to ford, at first they couldnt find a recall for the steering. After some searching, they found it. The problem was first diagnosed by a ase certified mechanic. Ford wants to charge me $180.00 for diagnostic if the steering problem isnt related to the recall. Even though it was diagnosed by another mechanic as the steering gear,

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 94,000 miles · IN

If my car sits at idle for too long like stuck in traffic or waiting at a drive thru the maintenance light comes on and it will not shift. The rpms rev up but it acts like it is stuck . It won't move over a few MPH. Then if you shift it into neutral it makes a loud noise and the whole car jerks like the transmission is about to fall out. I shut the car off and started it again and it will not shift right. You can floor the gas and it barely moves then it will come out of it and drive fine until you have to sit idle again. It is very dangerous and I have tried everything to fix it at multiple mechanics shops and nothing works. Have changed multiple sensors and it always seems to happen again.07

Filed Jun 21, 2020 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · FL

Throttle control/transmission wrench symbol lluminates when the powertrain or a awd fault has been detected. If the indicator stays on or continues to come on, which it does. Then car will continue to run but jerks and lunges. Pressing on the accelerator does absolutely no good. I do not feel safe driving said car. Thank the dear lord I was not pulling out on u.s. 98 in navarre fl. I was still in my neighborhood and was able to chug my way back home. Tomorrow, 06/22/2020 will be having car towed to a professional and licensed mechanic. Vehicle has sufficient fuel, that is not the problem. After mechanic has evaluated situation I will have documentation to submit.