2010 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 510 owner complaints about the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems
510 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 138 | 4 |
| Air bags | 135 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 80 | 4 |
| Power train | 48 | 0 |
| Engine | 46 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 45 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 54 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
96kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 132 steering complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
18 owners mentioned a cost$1,775median
Service brakes
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,600median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2010 vs. every other Fusion Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid safety ratings
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminatedNo recall
- Floor mat interference with acceleratorLed to recall 14E-028
- Power Steering FailureNo recall
- Electric power steering failureLed to recall 15V-340
- Power Steering FailureNo recall
What Fusion Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The power steering has failed twice recently while driving and the dashboard warning displayed as follows: power steering assist fault. This makes it very hard to steer, dangerous and scary when this happens. Can a recall be issued for my vehicle? I am very disappointed that my 2010 ford fusion…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space at 2 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel became significantly difficult to turn. The contact could not recall whether a warning light was illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the vehicle to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred intermittently but had become more pronounced and constant. The vehicle was now only able to be driven in a straight…
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